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2007 6th Annual Community Awareness Event
Hosted by Bellingham Gluten  Intolerance Group of Whatcom County, Washington
On Saturday, November 3,  2007
From 11 AM to 3 PM
At Ferndale Senior Center, Cherry St., Ferndale,  WA
Admission: FREE
 

The annual Community Awareness Event is the crown jewel of our public  
outreach program. The 2007 speaker is Dr. Wendy Ellis, ND is an associate from  the 
Tahoma Clinic, founded by Dr. Johnathan Wright, well-known  
physician/advisor/writer for Prevention magazine. Her topic will be "Gluten  Intolerance " Not 
Just a Digestive Disorder!" Gluten allergy and  sensitivity has been on the 
rise for many years now. Fortunately, both  alternative and mainstream medicine 
are beginning to recognize this is not  "just" a food allergy, but is indicated 
in many physiological symptoms outside  of the gastrointestinal tract. It is 
my goal to work with patients to not only  help them understand that this is 
not just your typical allergy, but a disease  that has significant impact on 
the complete human physiology. I believe that one  of my most important roles as 
a medical practitioner is educating patients on  their condition and the 
methods of treat me - Dr. Wendy Ellis, ND 
 
This event is focused primarily to the general public in an effort to  
increase awareness for this very serious condition. Each year we feature a guest  
speaker/presentor (past speakers have included Bette Hagman, the Gluten Free  
Gourmet; Cynthia Kupper, Exec. Director of GIG; Yvonne Gifford of Glutenfreeda;  
Dr. Mystique Grobe, ND, Bellingham; and Kaili McIntyre of Wheatless in 
Seattle.  Last year this event was attended by over 150 individuals. With an 
undiagnosed  rate of 95% for Celiac Disease, we hope that more and more people can be 
helped  by learning about this condition.
 
Other activities include a manufacturer goodie bag for attendees, gluten  
free book and bake sale, gluten free refreshments, silent auction and a  
reference table. Last year our "ask the nutritionist" corner was so popular that  we 
have added "ask the naturopathic physician" to our resource area. We are also  
introducing a panel discussion for a question and answer period with health 
care  individuals who serve on our board and Dr. Wendy Ellis. Ron Hoggan, MA,  
co-author of Dangerous Grains, will also be sitting on the panel.
 
The Bellingham Gluten Intolerance Group serves the NW corner of the state  of 
Washington including Whatcom, Skagit and Island Counties as well as  
individuals from British Columbia, Canada. BGIG offers support, recipes,  information 
and networking for those suffering from reactions of any sort to  wheat, rye 
and barley, in addition to those who care for those individuals. We  welcome 
everyone to attend our meetings and events. You do not have to be a  member to 
join us.
 
For more information on Celiac Disease: 
_http://www.digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/celiac/index.htm_ 
(http://www.digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/celiac/index.htm) 
 
Dr. Wendy Ellis, ND: _http://www.tahoma-clinic.com/index.shtml_ 
(http://www.tahoma-clinic.com/index.shtml) 
 
Contact Information: Kelle A. Rankin-Sunter 360-332-7435 
 
Bellingham Gluten Intolerance Group (BGIG)
Post Office Box  28894
Bellingham, WA 98828-0894
Email: [log in to unmask] (mailto:[log in to unmask]) 
_www.GlutenFreeway.info_ (http://www.GlutenFreeway.info) 




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