Gluten-Free Pro!
An educational workshop for healthcare professionals
Similar to the Going Gluten Free! seminar for individuals and families, the Gluten-Free Pro! workshop is specifically oriented toward healthcare professionals.
Awareness of gluten and its potentially harmful effects is growing rapidly. You might already be aware that continually or intermittently ingesting gluten results in a greater risk for development of:
- Irreversible neurological disorders
- Intestinal ulcers, possibly leading to intestinal cancer
- Auto-immune disorders such as type 1 diabetes, auto-immune thyroiditis, Sjogren’s Syndrome, and rheumatoid arthritis
- Intestinal malabsorption, possibly leading to compromised nutritional status, pancreatic insufficiency, hormone secretion insufficiency, osteoporosis, cognitive impairment, inflammatory bowel disorders, and liver and skin diseases
Celiac Disease
Celiac disease presents itself differently in everyone. Sometimes the signs are less than obvious.
Current research from the University of Maryland reveals that 1 in 133 people has Celiac disease. For every 1 person that is diagnosed, 53 go undiagnosed.
In Europe: People are commonly tested for Celiac beginning at age six. Anyone with fertility problems is automatically tested for Celiac. The average time between onset of symptoms and diagnosis of Celiac disease is 3 to 6 months.
In the U..S.: People are not commonly tested. Testing takes place usually only after classic symptoms arise; however, most adults do not present with the classic signs. The average time between onset of symptoms and diagnosis is 11 years, if at all.
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What You Will Learn
The Facts
Identifying what gluten is, which foods contain it, and why it might be harmful to your patients’ health; learning about the symptoms and conditions associated with a gluten intolerance; understanding appropriate testing...
The Experience
Familiarizing yourself with gluten-free grains and flours and learning how to shop for gluten-free products...
The Challenges
Understanding the frustrations your patients might encounter; learning tips for dining out, attending social functions, and maintaining a gluten-free household — even if others in the household continue to eat gluten...
The Strategies
Becoming well versed in techniques for helping your patients maintain a positive attitude through it all
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Going Gluten-Free Guidebook
When you attend the Gluten-Free Pro! workshop, you’ll receive a copy of my Going Gluten-Free Guidebook. This guide is essential to helping your patients begin their journey into the gluten-free lifestyle.
Among its extensive contents, the guide includes:
- History of Celiac Disease
- Physiology Testing, Treatment, and Prognosis
- At-A-Glance Gluten Guide
- Hidden Sources of Gluten
- 4–7-Day Gluten-Free Meal Plan with Shopping List
- Things to Know Before Shopping
- Food Label Terminology
- Gluten-Free Substitutions
- Gluten-Free Recipes
- Dining Out
- Local Restaurant Guide
Additional copies of the guide can be purchased separately (see sidebar).