If your child has been diagnosed with Celiac disease they must avoid eating gluten, a key protein in wheat, barley, and rye. Celiac disease is a disease of the digestive system. Specifically, the small intestine becomes damaged because the child is “allergic” to gluten. The small intestine is responsible for absorbing all your nutrients, minerals, and […]
Video of the Month: What is Celiac Disease? Gluten-free Resources for Parents and Children
If you have Celiac Disease you should avoid all foods that have gluten in them. This is called the gluten-free diet. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment for Celiac Disease in this informational video brought to you by NASPGHAN, GI Kids, and Children’s Hospital Colorado. If your child shows symptoms of abdominal pain […]
Dallas Gluten Free and Allergen Friendly Expo | Pediatric Gastroenterology
There’s still time to make your plans to attend the Gluten Free and Allergen Free (GFAF) Expo coming to Dallas the weekend of October 28 and 29. This event is a great opportunity for local families with pediatric gastroenterology and abdominal health issues to learn more about these specific conditions. What: The GFAF Expo is […]
Check Out the 2016 Gluten Free & Allergen Friendly Expo!
WHEN Saturday, September 10 & Sunday, September 11 WHERE Dallas Market Hall-North Hall 2200 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207 WHAT This is the largest gluten-free and allergen-friendly event in the States. There are shows in several major cities in the US, and they’re coming to Dallas on September 10 & 11! The Expo is “dedicated to […]
