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February 9th, 2011
This company grows and mills not only rice & rice flour, but also corn, milling grits and corn meal.
According to the company, their mill produces only those products, nothing else grown or milled on the farm.
I did not ask what was grown nearby. With celiac disease you should be sure you have no cross contamination, if you are gluten intolerant or have an allergy you are best to do your homework for cross contamination as well.
This could be a good source for some people. Check them out.
Carolina Plantation reintroduced aromatic rice to South Carolina in 1996. With rice once again in her fields, Plumfield Plantation proudly serves a truly distinctive taste of the 18th century southern rice plantations.
Carolina Plantation Rice
Post Office Box 505
Darlington, SC 29532
Toll Free: (877) 742-3496
Local: (843) 395-8058
Fax: (843) 395-6769
Tags: celiac, celiac disease, gluten, gluten allergies, Gluten-Free, gluten-free diet, Gluten-Free Products, tina turbin
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January 29th, 2011
In addition to my work as a children’s author, I am dedicated to bringing awareness to celiac disease, which is caused by an autoimmune reaction to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, leading to damage to the small intestine and a variety of serious physical and mental symptoms.
I had the honor and pleasure of delivering a teleseminar on celiac disease with Anne Holmes, the “Boomer-in-Chief” of the NABBW, National Association of Baby Boomer Women.
Follow the link below to have a listen or download the teleseminar as an MP3:
http://attendthisevent.com/?eventid=14823489
Enjoy!
Tina Turbin
www.GlutenFreeHelp.info
Tags: Baby Boomers, celiac, celiac disease, diet, gluten, gluten allergies, Gluten-Free, gluten-free diet, Gluten-Free Products, Health, helpful tips, nutrition, tina turbin, Tina Turbin researcher, women, Women's Health, women's issues
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January 26th, 2011
In my work as a researcher and advocate for women’s issues, I’m often approached by other women who want to know my “secret” for staying fit and youthful-looking. Well, there’s really nothing secret about it—I eat a healthy, well-balanced diet and work out regularly. There is a wonderful supplement, however, that I’ve studied a lot and have been taking for quite some time. You’ve probably heard about it, but perhaps you haven’t yet taken advantage of it. What I’m talking about is omega-3 fatty acids, which can be found in fish oil as well as some plant and nut oils. I highly recommend that women educate themselves on the benefits of fish oil and avail themselves of it regularly.
So what exactly are omega-3 fatty acids and what do they do? Essential omega-3 fatty acids are found in cold-water fish and fish oils. Fish oil contains docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), while some nuts (English walnuts, for example) and vegetable oils (such as canola, soybean, flaxseed, and olive oils) contain alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Research now supports taking DHA and EPA in the form of dietary fish or fish oil supplements for an abundance of health benefits, such as promoting heart health, reducing age-related risks, and improving your mood and the ability to handle stress. The body can’t produce it, so these essential fatty acids must be part of your daily diet.
Tina Turbin
Tags: Aging, anti-aging, Baby Boomers, diet, fish oil, Health, nutrition, Omega-3 supplements, tina turbin, tina turbin author, Tina Turbin researcher, Tina Turbin writer, Women's Health
Posted in Advice, Author, Baby Boomers, Being a Mom, Cooking, Exercise, Gluten-Free, Health, High Quality of Life, Managing Life, Motherhood, Natural Alternatives, Women's Health, Women's Issues | 19 Comments »
January 20th, 2011
Congratulations to Tina Turbin!
Some people accomplish extraordinary things. When they do, it’s nice to recognize them and applaud them for their accomplishments. Tina Turbin is one of those people. She’s well known by many of you because of her involvement in the celiac community.
Who is Tina Turbin?
Tina is an activist in two main fields: 1) She actively works to make improvements in children’s literacy and education, and 2) She works diligently to raise awareness about celiac disease. She speaks regularly on these topics on national radio shows and writes articles and columns for a wide variety of publications and websites. You can learn more about Tina at http://TinaTurbin.com.
Why the “Congratulations!”?
Tina wrote the award-winning children’s picture book Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy. iSTORYTIME (the iPhone App Developer for Dreamworks) has recently signed to turn the DVD of this book into a children’s book app. This production is unique because its the first of its kind to have sign-language interpretation added for the deaf to assist this under-served population.
Imagination Publishing Group President Alan Wayne said, “I’m pleased to say that this is the first of many apps to be created through iStorytime for the Danny the Dragon series.” Profits from the sales of the Danny the Dragon DVD are donated to the Blossom Montessori School for the Deaf. Learn more about her books, DVD, and what she does to help celiacs at her website.
Congratulations Tina!
Connie Sarros
www.gfbooks.homestead.com
Tags: celiac, celiac disease, Children, children's author, children's books, Connie Sarros, danny the dragon, danny the dragon meets jimmy, gluten allergies, Gluten-Free, gluten-free diet, Health, kids, moms, tina turbin, tina turbin author, Tina Turbin researcher
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January 19th, 2011
Women absolutely need to exercise regularly. There are so many long-term health benefits to be enjoyed from this habit, such as increased longevity, improved heart health, and lower risk for age-related health risks. For these reasons alone, you should be working out. However, there are short-term advantages you’ll be enjoying in no time such as higher energy levels, improved mood, and better sleep. Get started with just twenty minutes three times a week and gradually increase this over time.
Tina Turbin
Tags: Advice, Baby Boomers, Being a Mom, energy, Exercise, moms, momtherhood, tina turbin, Women's Health, women's issues
Posted in Advice, Author, Baby Boomers, Being a Mom, Exercise, Goals, Health, High Quality of Life, Managing Life, Motherhood, Natural Alternatives, Women's Health, Women's Issues | 13 Comments »
January 12th, 2011
It's been discovered that organic, non-hydrogenated palm fruit shortening is a fabulous, natural way to make delicious baked goods without butter, and without heavy processing or trans-fats. It's also high in vitamin E.
You can find this product at Whole Foods, and at many health food stores and food co-ops.
By the way, if you are OK with butter and prefer to use it, substitute 7 tbsp. cold butter for the palm fruit shortening in many of your recipes.
I use the Spectrum brand personally yet know there are many good brands available.
Tina Turbin
www.TinaTurbin.com
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Tags: Advice, Gluten-Free Products, Health, tina turbin
Posted in Advice, Cooking, Gluten-Free, Health, Recipes, Uncategorized | 12 Comments »
January 5th, 2011
This is a new one for me folks. As a researcher and writer, one who is VERY involved in the gluten-free and celiac arena I am constantly learning. This I feel we all need to be aware of and as a women I really wanted to get this out.
. With upwards of 4,000,000 Americans suffering from Sjögren’s syndrome, it is one of the most prevalent autoimmune disorders. Nine out of 10 patients are women. With that said, please read on:
Here are some of the connections between Celiac and Sjögren’s :
- Celiac disease and Sjögren’s syndrome have an autoimmune background and a close association.
- In one study, the prevalence of celiac disease amongst patients with Sjögren’s syndrome has been found to be in the range of 4.5% and 15%.
- According to Patinen et al., the co-occurrence of celiac disease and Sjögren’s syndrome should be recognized because of its effects on dental and oral mucosal health. In their 1994 study, they suggested that a gluten-free diet treatment might alleviate autoimmune inflammation.
- On the basis of these findings, Szodoray recommends screening and follow-ups , and regular gastrointestinal care of Sjögren’s syndrome patients to help identify celiac disease cases as well as help to avoid severe malnutrition and intestinal malignancies.
The symptoms are dry eyes and dry mouth, Sjögren’s may also cause dysfunction of other organs such as the kidneys, gastrointestinal system, blood vessels, lungs, liver, pancreas, and the central nervous system. People can experience extreme fatigue and joint pain and have a higher risk of developing lymphoma.
About half of the time Sjögren’s syndrome occurs alone, and the other half it occurs in the presence of another autoimmune connective tissue disease.When Sjögren’s occurs alone, it is referred to as “Primary Sjögren’s.” When it occurs with another connective tissue disease, it is referred to as “Secondary Sjögren’s.”
All instances of Sjögren’s syndrome are systemic, affecting the entire body. Symptoms may remain steady, worsen, or, uncommonly, go into remission.
Since symptoms of Sjögren’s syndrome mimic other conditions and diseases, Sjögren’s can often be overlooked or misdiagnosed. On average, it takes nearly seven years to receive a diagnosis of Sjögren’s syndrome. Wow, so similar Celiac disease!
Since the disease was first identified in 1933 by Dr. Henrik Sjögren, it has been proven to affect virtually every racial and ethnic group. General awareness about Sjögren’s syndrome is still lacking and increased professional awareness is needed to help expedite new diagnoses and treatment options. Again very similar to our Celiac disease needs in this country.
Please share your experiences with this autoimmune disease as well as celiac, please.
Tina Turbin
Tags: Advice, Author, celiac, celiac disease, gluten, Gluten-Free, humanitarian, tina turbin, tina turbin author, women's issues, writer
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December 29th, 2010
About 70 million Americans experience sleep problems ranging from chronic sleep disorders to sporadic sleep troubles. Studies show that just one night of insufficient sleep can affect memory, productivity, and even the ability to carry on a regular conversation. In my work as a writer, researcher, and humanitarian, with several radio interviews a week, I can’t afford to not be at my mental peak, and chances are you can’t either. Long-term sleep deprivation can have serious effects such as higher risk for high blood pressure, depression, heart attack, decreased immunity, obesity, and diabetes. As you can see, getting enough sleep should be as much a part of your health regimen as eating well and exercising. Fortunately, by making a few adjustments to your diet, you can improve the quality of your sleep.
Tina Turbin
Tags: Health, Motherhood, Natural Alternatives, natural remedies, quality of life, sleep, tina turbin, Tina Turbin researcher, Women's Health
Posted in Advice, Baby Boomers, Being a Mom, Goals, Health, High Quality of Life, Managing Life, Motherhood, Natural Alternatives, Parents, Women's Health, Women's Issues | 22 Comments »
December 22nd, 2010
How much sleep you get can make or break your day and also your health. Read on for some tips for how to get a better sleep by some simple changes to your diet.
Eating more plant carbohydrates, such as fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains, can have a significant impact on your slumber. These foods help to produce a gradual, steady rise of blood insulin, helping the entrance into the brain of the amino acid tryptophan, a neurotransmitter that helps induce sleepiness and improve mood. (This explains why a glass of warm milk before bed can help to improve sleep, as it provides a dose of tryptophan while also inducing a release of insulin.)
It’s important to eliminate the foods and drinks that can disturb sleep. Caffeine—found in soda, coffee, some teas, and chocolate—will interfere with sleep if you ingest it within four hours of bedtime—sometimes even within six hours. Alcohol can cause drowsiness, but metabolizing the sugar can disrupt slumber and also cause body temperature to rise too much. Sugary foods eaten right before bed can also raise body temperature and leave you restless during the night.
Diet can also indirectly affect your sleep. If you’re overweight, you’re more likely to experience sleep apnea and its symptoms of heavy snoring and interrupted breathing. Eating a lot of simple carbohydrates (sugary treats) and refined starches (white flour and white rice), which cause blood sugar to spike and fall, may cause an imbalance in the hormones that regulate metabolism, disrupting the body’s natural rhythms and thus disrupting sleep.
It may not require a total makeover of your diet to reap the benefits of good sleep, but even some minor adjustments with these tips in mind can be helpful. The changes you make will not only improve your sleep but your overall health. There’s nothing to lose in making these changes—except your sleep troubles!
Tina Turbin
Tags: Advice, Baby Boomers, Being a Mom, diet, Exercise, Health, helpful tips, nutrition, sleep, tina turbin, Women's Health
Posted in Advice, Baby Boomers, Being a Mom, Exercise, Health, High Quality of Life, Managing Life, Motherhood, Natural Alternatives, Women's Health, Women's Issues | 21 Comments »
December 15th, 2010
One of the challenges you’ll face in “life after mom-hood” is with your partner. Divorce among couples with “empty nests” is extremely common. Believe it or not, raising your children has been part of the stable foundation of your relationship, something you two shared in common as a goal. Just as you yourself will need new goals, so will you and your spouse. You two should decide on something to create together, a vision as ambitious as starting the business you always dreamed of or as ordinary as Friday Night Date Night.
Life after mom-hood is something you’ve been looking forward to for some time now, after all. You deserve to make it as rewarding as it was raising your children!
Tina Turbin
Tags: Aging, Baby Boomers, Being a Mom, life after mom-hood, marriage, moms, Motherhood, quality of life, Relationships, retirement, tina turbin
Posted in Advice, Author, Baby Boomers, Being a Mom, Family, High Quality of Life, Motherhood, Relationships, Women's Issues | 26 Comments »
