Suggestion:  Look at the foods you are eating and see what items contain gluten. Avoid gluten for 6 weeks and see if you feel any better.

Ideas for implementation

• See the NEW book by Dr. David Brownstein, M.D. and Sheryl Shenefelt, C.N. - The Guide to a Gluten-Free Diet
  
• Learn to read labels and what items can also be sources of gluten besides the common ones of wheat, rye and barley
  
• Call manufacturers to double check ingredients and processing techniques
  
• Make as many items at home as possible so you know what ingredients are going in
  
• Join a local support group to help with finding restaurants, resources, recipes and a peer group to share ideas/tips with
  
• Take enzymes to support gluten digestion as you transition away from gluten foods
  
• Learn about other items that may have gluten such as pharmaceuticals, body care products, candy, envelopes, play-do and more non-obvious items...
  
• Attend classes or workshops to help guide you in making choices and living a gluten-free lifestyle
  
  Upcoming :

  Wednesday, October 17, 2007
  Eat Healthy and Gluten-Free
  Samples!!
  7:00-9:00pm
  With Sheryl Shenefelt, CN - Co-Author of the NEW BOOK "The Guide to a Gluten-Free Diet," with Dr. David Brownstein, M.D.

  Location: Center for Holistic Medicine, West Bloomfield, MI
  RSVP: 248-851-1600