Charlotte NC Part II - Being a Teen with Food Intolerance, Why there is no time like the present for diagnosis, Birthday Party Solutions, and Bridging the Gap Between Nutrition and Food Allergies

It's almost time for the Charlotte NC Gluten and Allergen Free Wellness Event on March 21 at Crowne Plaza Executive from 10 am - 4 pm! We are super excited for this event because the Charlotte crowd really knows how to have an energetic allergy-free blast! We have lots of local support as it is my home town and the speaker roster for this event shows how much the event has progressed.

Once again, we have so many speakers that there will be two parts to the web casts.
You can view their Presentation schedule for the day of the event here: www.gfafwellnesspresentations.blogspot.com/ 

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Part II March 12
Jane Axhoj 7:35 pm  Miss NC Teen USA
Raquel Durban MS, RD, LDN 7:50 pm  Food Allergy Institute of Charlotte
Rebekah Corley PA-C 8:05 pm  Carolina Digestive Associates PA
Tiffany Hinton 8:15 pm  GF Mom Certified
In this part two segment we will discuss: Being a Teen with Food Intolerance, Why there is no time like the present for diagnosis, Birthday Party Solutions, and Bridging the Gap Between Nutrition and Food Allergies

Part I - You can still access this informative webcast HERE if you missed it
Dr. Nick Conley 7:35 pm Healing Arts Club
Dr Akiba Green 7:50 pm Lake Norman Health & Wellness
Desere Anderson 8:05 pm Turtle Island Preserve
Lisa Stimmer 8:15 pm Eating For Vitality
Susan Ruch 8:30 pm ID Life
In this first part of the presentations, we discussed:
The Food Link to Chronic Health Problems, Wilderness Survival with Celiac and Food Allergies, Personalized Nutrition, Gluten Free Mistakes, and Balancing Alternative Care with Traditional Medicine

Please fast forward through to 2 minutes of the webcast if you want to avoid the intro music before webcast begins.

Jacksonville Florida - Travelling Grain Free, Poultry Free, Functional Nutrition & Kefir Water

Jacksonville Gluten and Allergen Free Wellness Event. 

Shannon Ford, Mrs. United States 2011, is an advocate for Celiac Disease Awareness. After being diagnosed in 2009, it became Shannon’s goal to bring more attention to the illness and advocate for better labeling of our nation’s food supply. A graduate of Florida International University with a B.A. in Psychology, the former Miss Florida USA also serves as a Miami Dolphins Ambassador (a select group of former Cheerleaders that represent the organization & advocate community service). Shannon strives to bring Celiac Disease awareness to others. In doing so, she has traveled the country speaking at various events & conferences, including Paleof(x), and was featured on the covers of "Paleo" magazine and “Delight Gluten Free” Magazine, as well as several times in “Shape” Magazine. Shannon is currently a Regional Director with IDLife, a health and wellness company in which all products are gluten-free.

Julia McRae has been in private practice for over twenty years, as a Certified Nutritionist. She herself suffered with Ulcerative Colitis in her youth. She has been colitis free for 30 years. Her passion to see others recover bowel health is one of the primary focuses of her practice. Customized, nutrient dense protocols are designed to bring lasting digestive health. She is a frequent guest speaker at Wellness events and for private businesses. Julia remains true to her belief that bowel health is foundational to a strong, functional immune system.

Recovering gluten addict, Jen Eccleston, is author of the blog “my BIG FAT grain free life” and owner of Jen Tilly Tea. Using humor and quite frankly, crybaby moments, she seeks to deal with food allergies, bowel health and autoimmune disease while retaining her belief that allergen free food really CAN taste delicious. Along the journey, Jen learned the important role probiotics play in overall health. After learning to make water kefir from a health conscious friend, Jen found herself and her family addicted to the delicious drink, and, just to make things weirder, she named her kefir grains. She now operates blue bottle bootlegger, hosting classes on the benefits of water kefir, including demos and tastings and allowing attendees to meet the offspring of "Squishy".

Jen Cuevas
The Gluten & Grain Free Gourmet supports delicious eating that is gluten, grain, soy, and poultry free. Jen Cuevas experienced her own journey to wellness by eating this way, and desires to share the message that life can still be delicious!
Just a few short years ago, Jen was ill with a multitude of issues (although not typical “Celiac” symptoms), including high cholesterol, pre-diabetes, sudden weight gain [over 60 pounds], Hashimoto’s, and arthritis (read more of her story here). After more than seven frustrating visits with various doctors, she finally learned about her gluten sensitivity and Celiac disease. In becoming well, she found that life without gluten was really great from a health perspective, but affected everything else that had a social factor.
In the time since her diagnosis, Jen has spent a lot of time learning. She was treated by Dr. Glen Aukerman (author: Better Health in 120 days) and attended all of his classes to understand the medical aspect of how various foods affect gluten sensitivity. After further health issues inspired her to do more research, Jen went completely grain and soy free in 2012, and became a certified coach under the direction of Gluten Free Society. She uses her own health journey to coach and inspire others to consider dietary changes as a way to achieve optimum health. In 2013 she established a support group, and found that food availability continued to be the biggest barrier to success. She began developing food products that support a grain-free, soy-free and even dairy-free lifestyle; many items are allergy-friendly and are free of refined sugars. She also offers allergen-free Communion to churches, raising awareness about the effects of gluten exposure.

Please fast forward through the hold music at the beginning of webcast.

Hartford CT Part II - Organic Food vs GMO, Cooking Home Style, and Important Gluten Free Facts

We are so excited about this week's webcast line-up! 

Part II of the Hartford GFAF Wellness Event, September 25 at 7:30 pm EST

brings you:

Amy Fothergill - Author of The Warm Kitchen

Beth Hillson - Food Editor of Living Without, Blogger, Author, American Celiac Disease Alliance and was the founder of Gluten Free Pantry

Bill Duesing - Organic Advocate and Founder of Northeast Organic Farming Association, Author, and Radio Host.