Allergy, Intolerance or Sensitivity?

Among the many activities happening on June 16th at the Gluten Intolerance Group’s Health and Wellness Experience is an intriguing lecture given by Dr. Stephen Wangen entitled “Understanding the Difference between Allergy, Intolerance, and Sensitivity.” These terms have come to be commonly but incorrectly interchanged and Dr. Stephen Wangen will provide some clarity on the subject. In 2005, Dr. Wangen co-founded the IBS Treatment Center in Seattle where he has helped to solve digestive issues for thousands of people. The Center is known as a world leader in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome; a place where patient’s voices are heard. Read more…

Posted on Friday, May 4th, 2012 at 7:01 pm by Gluten Intolerance Group


Celiac Disease and Associated Autoimmune Diseases: The Connection

People who have celiac disease (CD) or dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) are at greater risk than the general population for developing one or more of the associated autoimmune diseases listed in the following pdf file. Read more…

Posted on Thursday, November 10th, 2011 at 5:32 pm by Gluten Intolerance Group