<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> THE SPRUE-NIK PRESS Published by the Tri-County Celiac Sprue Support Group, a chapter of CSA/USA, Inc. serving southeastern Michigan Volume 8, Number 6 July 1999 ********************************************************************** ...................................................... : What's Inside Look in Part : : ------------- ------------ : : Miscellaneous Notes . . . . . . . . . . . -2- : : Labels and Ingredients . . . . . . . . . . -3- : : Thyroid Disease in Celiacs . . . . . . . . -4- : : My Personal Thoughts . . . . . . . . . . . -5- : : Newsletter Roundup . . . . . . . . . . . . -6-9- : : How to Get You Doctor's Attention . . . -6- : : GF Food Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . -7- : : Two in the Family! . . . . . . . . . . . -8- : :....................................................: References ---------- <1> Information in this section comes from the American Dietetic Association, 216 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60606-6995, 312-899-0040. <2> From the March/April 1999 newsletter of the Houston Celiac-Sprue Support Group, edited by Janet Rinehart, 11011 Chevy Chase, Houston, TX 77042-2606, email [log in to unmask] <3> From the Winter 1999 issue of _CDF Newsletter_, Celiac Disease Foundation, published by Elaine Monarch, 13251 Ventura Blvd., Suite 1, Studio City, CA 91604-1838, email [log in to unmask] <4> From the guidelines established by the Foundation for Osteoporosis Research and Education in Oakland, CA. Tri-County Celiac Sprue Support Group Officials: ------------------------------------------------ Physician Advisor: Thomas Alexander, M.D. Pediatric Advisor: Robert Truding, M.D. Dietitian Advisor: Dorothy Vaughan, R.D. President: Mary Guerriero [log in to unmask] Vice President: Sue Gentilia [log in to unmask] Past President: Diane Morof Finance Committee: Tom Sullivan [log in to unmask] Secretary: Pam Murphy [log in to unmask] Newsletter Editor: Jim Lyles [log in to unmask] Contributing Editors: Tom & Carolyn Sullivan [log in to unmask] Group E-mail address: [log in to unmask] Group web page: http://community.mlive.com/cc/celiac Disclaimer: ----------- All recommendations, information, dietary suggestions, menus, shopping guide suggestions, medical updates, miscellaneous articles, and recipes in this newsletter are intended for the benefit of our members, readers, and the general public. No liability is assumed by the Tri-County Celiac Sprue Support Group or any of its members. Information in _The Sprue-nik Press_ has been approved by our physician and dietitian advisors. Individuals should consult with their physicians and dietitians before following any medical or dietary recommendations in _The Sprue-nik Press_. Original material used in _The Sprue-nik Press_ is placed in the public domain for the benefit of all celiacs. The information is not copyrighted to facilitate the easy exchange of celiac information. Feel free to reproduce any portion of this newsletter, unless it specifically states otherwise. All we ask is that you indicate where the information came from. _The Sprue-nik Press_ is published by the Tri-County Celiac Sprue Support Group (TCCSSG), a local chapter of CSA/USA located in southeast Michigan. Members receive this newsletter, a shopping guide, and a new member packet full of articles and useful information. Mail-in subscriptions are welcome. For subscription information, send a note to <[log in to unmask]>.