Speaker: A New Understanding of Wheat Alleries, Celiac, Disease, and Non-Celiac Gluten Intolerance

Dr. Stephen Wangen, the Gluten-Free Doctor, to speak in Gig HarborJoin Dr. Stephen Wangen for a walk through his new book, Healthier Without Wheat: A New Understanding of Wheat Allergies, Celiac Disease, and Non-Celiac Gluten Intolerance.

http://www.amazon.com/Healthier-Without-Wheat-Understanding-Intolerance/dp/0976853795/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1275420138&sr=8-1

Guests to this special presentation will be introduced to how and why people react to wheat and gluten, and the numerous symptoms (over 200!) that can be associated with gluten intolerance. Also discussed will be the various tests available to determine intolerance.

In particular, Dr. Wangen will focus on non-celiac gluten intolerance, a highly underestimated condition. Healthier Without Wheat is a comprehensive guide written to help you simplify the complex world of celiac and non-celiac gluten intolerance. This thorough, yet easy to read book will give you a better appreciation for the wide range of issues and symptoms related to gluten intolerance, and provide insight for screening and diagnosing this now common condition. An excellent resource for anyone new to wheat intolerances as well as those experienced with living wheat-free. Dr. Wangen will be available following the talk to answer questions, meet guests, and sign copies of his book.

Gig Harbor, WA

Wednesday, June 23, 2010
6:30 p.m.

Peninsula Retirement, 3445 - 50th St. Court NW, Gig Harbor

Contact: Gay McCray, gmccray@centurytel.net or 253.851.4610

Just some of the complications from eating wheat:abdominal pain, chronic anemia (iron deficiency), arthritis, autoimmune diseases, constipation, depression, diarrhea, eczema, fatigue, fibromyalgia, frequent illness, headaches, heartburn, hypoglycemia, irritable bowel syndrome, irritability, migraines, or osteoporosis.