gluten free living now expo in carmel, indiana; october 7-9, 2011.

I'd like to invite everyone to the Gluten Free Living Now Expo in Carmel, Indiana, on October 7-9, 2011. Yes, I know that's today; sorry about the late notification!

They will be having booths, samples, lots of information, test items, and a chance to interact with other people who live with Celiac Disease. There will be some free informational sessions as well as cooking demonstrations. They will also have some paid lectures and speakers, if that is something you are interested in.

General admission to the Expo is free, but they are requesting a $2 donation to help fund a camp for children with Celiac Disease, and also for the Food For Celiacs program. If you donate, you'll also be entered in the door prize drawings.

It will be held at The Fountains in Carmel, and the times are 10AM-5PM each day. If you're interested, there's a map here.

I am really looking forward to this event. Hope to see you there! :)

free celiac screening in the chicago area.

For those of you in and around the Chicago area, they are having a Free Celiac Disease Screening put on by the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center.

You must be eating gluten for at least twelve weeks, and the test is the tTg-IgA (anti-tissue transglutaminase test). This is the most sensitive Celiac screening available.

The test is Saturday, October 15, 2011. This is a great opportunity for those of you who's insurance is balking at paying for a Celiac screen, or for those of you who don't have insurance at all. Pre-registration is required because NO walk-ins will be accepted.

If you're in the area, take advantage of this wonderful, free opportunity!