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Alexis Stewart Bashing The Gluten-free Diet On Her Sirius Radio Show

Judyin Philly

By Judyin Philly
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Judyin Philly Enthusiast
Judyin Philly
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WARNING ..RANT COMING...

I was just sent this from list serv. It's just a part of a long rant from Martha Stewarts daughter alexis's radio show- I will not print the rest of the text B/C IMO the rest of the text is in such poor taste.

This part about celiac is bad enough--

There is a email address where we can reply along with the thread with the entire site to read for yourself if you have the stomach for it. it's not about celiac

The Shows wednesday 8.08.2007

Allergies, Shmallergies

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blueeyedmanda Community Regular
blueeyedmanda
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We are always hoping to have some publicity for celiac so people can learn....we do not need her negative thoughts on it. How would she like it if someone pointed out her infertility problems...it's personal and in my opinion so is celiac. After the initial diagnosis, lets face it, the next few weeks months (transitional phase) is very emotional.....I am sending an email tomorrow!!!!!

stef-the-kicking-cuty Enthusiast
stef-the-kicking-cuty
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At the end of your link, there is an "e" missing!

And yes, it's really stupid, I will write them an e-mail, too. What was she thinking? <_<

Judyin Philly Enthusiast
Judyin Philly
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At the end of your link, there is an "e" missing!

And yes, it's really stupid, I will write them an e-mail, too. What was she thinking? <_<

thanks steff, think i corrected it. if anyone else has problems let me know.

did you guys read the whole thing? maybe I'm just jaded but didn't seem nice to me on so many levels...

Manda, did i read you got food posioning on your b/day??? hope it's not true.

thanks for writing.

i warned them we might 'crash' their system with 'emails'

:lol:

stef-the-kicking-cuty Enthusiast
stef-the-kicking-cuty
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There wasn't a possibility to listen to it in the archives, at least I didn't find it. But there's a bulletin board and I just gave gluten into the search. Maybe somebody already officially ranted on there. If so, I'm joining and if not, I'm becoming a member (it's for free, just like on here) and will rant officially. You can join me, if you want. I'm using the same name, then on here...

Judyin Philly Enthusiast
Judyin Philly
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EDIT BY JUDY--FRIDAY

HERE IS THE FULL WRITTEN TEXT-

SCOTT WILL PROBABLY REMOVE IT AT SOME POINT BUT IT'S ON THE INTERNET.

The Showswednesday8.08.2007

Good morning..

ok took it down myself. I thought about some the stuff they wrote about and just not comfortable in leaving it up....esp the paragraphs about the special..'cookies' and the dinning out experience one observed...

the only reason i put it up was to show what dolt's they were and hopefully those who listen to them 'are of like minds' and won't give our 'serious medical diet' more press of this kind.

one of my friends on Daily Strength wrote a powerful letter to Ms Stewart..telling of her personal struggle with celiac and related cancer. I'm asking if i can post here. It was an amazing, intelligent letter..

write a note if you can find a few seconds..

thanks judy

mamabear Explorer
mamabear
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I read it, and it reads like a bunch of airheaded attention seekers. gluten-free is a hot,hot subject right now, so they are just trying to be au courant! Sounds like she didn't inherit Martha's smarts.

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Guest Doll
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I may be missing something, but I just spent a great deal of time skimming through your posts. I saw one reference to a study I had previously seen. It says that the stool tests gave positive results for folks who weren't officially celiac. Well, that really begs the question doesn't it? Dr. Fine doesn't claim that any of his tests diagnose celiac disease. What I didn't see in your previous posts is how positive stool tests are for "perfectly healthy people." They are just people who are not diagnosable in the traditional way as celiac. If one accepts that gluten can be causing problems before damaged villi can be seen or can cause problems other than to villi -- in other words, things that mean folks are NOT perfectly healthy but are not celiac -- then the study means very little.

Is it your position that if someone cannot be diagnosed as celiac then by definition they do not have a problem with gluten and are "perfectly healthy?"

You say: "To some extent, almost everyone can test positive for stool antibodies to anything at some point. When we eat foreign substances (food) we create antibodies that often show up in stool." This is the first time I've seen this. Please elaborate. I have tried researching on Pub Med BTW ... the only thing I've ever found is the study already discussed.

I agree I would like to see this stuff get peer reviewed and published. Unfortunately in the real world one must sometimes act on less than perfect information.

From what I can tell, there are far more wasted resources from doctors not running all the necessary blood tests, taking enough biopsies, running these tests after gluten-free diets have been followed (and so are invalid), refusing to do celiac testing, etc.

Ummm...who are these idiots, and who is dumb enough to listen to them? Sad, sad, sad...I think my IQ dropped 50 points just reading this.

P.S. This is why I am scared. If people think I am "lying" about my "gluten allergy" (Celiac) when I go to restaurants or think I am on a "fad diet", my health and life is at risk. It's really terrifying. If the gluten-free diet is seen as a massive fad diet, it is not good for any of us.

mamabear Explorer
mamabear
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Well stated, Doll.......I was at a dinner meeting last week.......asked the manager if they could do gluten-free for me...he said yes......but my server told me he used to have a problem with wheat, and understood what I needed......said he'd "take care of me".....and I swear I think I got invisible gluten somewhere that night at a low level. Belly cramping,bloating within 1 hour of leaving the place. Hope it wasn't intentional, but it's easy to get paranoid about it at times,especially when he said it didn't bother him anymore. I'm having the muscle cramps and twitchy legs 4+ since then...I won't go back there for sure.

We are NOT a fad diet!!!!!!!!!!!

Judyin Philly Enthusiast
Judyin Philly
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Ummm...who are these idiots, and who is dumb enough to listen to them? Sad, sad, sad...I think my IQ dropped 50 points just reading this.

P.S. This is why I am scared. If people think I am "lying" about my "gluten allergy" (Celiac) when I go to restaurants or think I am on a "fad diet", my health and life is at risk. It's really terrifying. If the gluten-free diet is seen as a massive fad diet, it is not good for any of us.

This is why I posted.

I've been saying this all along on this forum when people say...any attention to celiac disease is good.

I didn't and still don't agree with that.

What I do agree with is ...THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE...and when we see something like this sailing out there on the cyber space..I FEEL IT'S UP TO US TO try to respond to these 'air heads' (thanks gluten-free MEMPHIS) let them know that we will be responding to their stupidity. plus, the whole rest of the talk show was 'trash' talk in my opinion. Will leave it up tonight but probably erase tomorrow as some of it is abhorrent IMO. Don't want to give them free space on here but rather to show just how really stupid the women are.

thanks for reading.

ps Doll ...what does 'hathor's quote have to do with this discussion..was it a error in pasting here?

just courious.

Juliebove Rising Star
Juliebove
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I tried to read through that junk and had to skim it. Airheads indeed!

And odd they should mention cilantro. A waitress at a restaurant where I used to dine has a life threatening allergy to it. Alas, we can't eat there any more now that they changed the menu.

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Yea--I think "airhead" pretty well sums it up.

That Alexis sounds like a real piece of work <_<

An interesting note on that latest NYT article on gluten that had her in such a tizzy--it ended up in my mailbox! :D My neighbor, who knows I have Celiac, read it, cut it out, and left it for me. There was a nice note with it--so thoughtful.

Articles like this really get my dander up--the gluten-free diet is the only treatment for our disease. It needs to be taken seriously by people who write for the public. It's just irresponsible to treat it as a fad, or begruge us the occasional, accurate press that we do get. If they don't get it, then they should educate themselves--I guess that's too much to expect.

jkmunchkin Rising Star
jkmunchkin
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I just sent a scathing (yet informative) email.

That is beyond infuriating. She is a spoiled little girl, who has worked for nothing, and is only successful because of her mother's hard work.

Judyin Philly Enthusiast
Judyin Philly
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THANKS JILLIAN

APPRECIATE YOU WRITING.

AFTER I GET BACK FROM DR APT WILL COPY A WONDERFUL LETTER FROM A FRIEND.

IF THIS LETTER DOESN'T HER ATTENTION NOTHING WILL.

JUDY

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HERE'S THE GREAT LETTER MY FRIEND SENT.

Ms Stewart,

It has come to my attention through a friend, that you have a negative attitude about people with Celiac disease and the need for a gluten free diet and gluten free restaurants.

Well, I must tell you....you need to read up quite a bit on the subject.

I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease June of 2006 at the same time I was diagnosed with Lymphoma stage 4 that was caused from the Celiac Disease. I had been ill for a long time.....the final testing is when all of this was discovered. Thankfully--I am in remission from the cancer after undergoing 10 months of chemo. I just turned 60 years old this year, my doctors believe that I had Celiac ever since childhood and was misdiagnosed all these years. Had I known, I certainly would have been following the gluten free diet and would welcome restaurants where I could safely dine.

Did you know that 1 out of every 133 people have Celiac Disease and do not know it?

Lord, knows we want to eat too. Those of us with Celiac Disease also develop other intolerances, i.e. soy, dairy, nuts. I also have Chron's disease...so I am limited with foods for this disease, and now my doctors are testing me for Oxalate intolerance!!!!! Gee, it would be so nice to have articles/recipes in magazines and newspapers to help others who may be experiencing food related problems.

We, in the Celiac community have been begging our Senators and Congressmen to pass a bill to help educate everyone in the medical field from doctors to insurance companies about this Disease.

It would be helpful if celebrities, as yourself and your mother, would educate yourselves and climb on board with us to educate the world. This disease, if left unattended, can cause cancer and other serious related problems. I know it happened to me!

"They used to put out some really great recipes but now they only feature articles about weird and

Judyin Philly Enthusiast
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HI DEAR FRIENDS

YOU GUYS ARE ON YOUR OWN NOW. I FOR ONE WILL NOT WASTE MY TIME TO RESPOND TO 'AIRHEADS' WHO WILL NEVER GET THE SERIOUSNESS OF THIS DISEASE IN A MILLION YEARS. I AM PARTICULARY ANGRY AT THE 'FLIP' COMMENTS ABOUT CANCER ESP. AFTER 'MY FRIENDS' PASSIONATE PROFESSIONAL LETTER.

I ONLY POSTED THE RADIO SHOW TEXT THAT RELATED TO CELIAC. THE REST OF THE TEXT SO FILLED WITH SEXUAL REFERENCES (AS THERE WERE IN THE FRIST ONE) I WILL NOT RE PRINT IT.

WE TRIED...AND THANK YOU..JUDY

From list serv this am--

Subject: Re: Martha Stewart's daughter bashes gluten free

Poster: Ariel-arielsetzer@BELLSOUTH.NET>

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If any one listened back to the show which is repeated at 11 at night, was also discussed again today in length . . . Alexis did not bash gluten free diets. In fact she pretty much eats a gluten free diet. She was simply bashing people who LIE about having an allergy in order to avoid food the simply don't like. So, if you think about it, she actually OUTED the very people who make light of someone who actually SUFFERS from a forced restricted food diet.

Also, she's not just Martha Stewart's daughter, her mom has nothing to do with what she (Alexis) thinks or says. If she's important enough to discuss, then discuss her by name. It's only polite.

______________________________

JUDY WRITES...""AH, I THINK WE DID ADDRESS HER BY NAME IN OUR EMAILS...DAGH!!!!""

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hathor Contributor
hathor
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ps Doll ...what does 'hathor's quote have to do with this discussion..was it a error in pasting here?

just courious.

I was wondering that myself.

stef-the-kicking-cuty Enthusiast
stef-the-kicking-cuty
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I was also wondering what message board they meant. The one on their website or ours??? If they meant ours, then it's not just posted on "some message board", like they said. It's absolutely posted on THE correct message board. What the??? <_<

And I can't get rid of the feeling, that they just make these statements to save their reputation. They are not really interested in us?!? How can so many celiacs misread the test of a show. I don't get it!!!

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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I think you're absolutely right, Stef. My take is that they put their collective foot in their mouth, and had to quickly spin things. <_<

Judyin Philly Enthusiast
Judyin Philly
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THANKS GUYS

HAVEN'T GOTTEN ON C.COM YET TO READ BUT YOU KNOW :blink:

WHAT THE HECK IS THE MATTER WITH ME :blink:

CALL ME NAIVE...IT WON'T BE THE FIRST TIME-- :lol: --BUT 'RATINGS NEVER ENTERED MY MIND'

GUESS I DON'T THINK THAT WAY...BUT STUPID AIR HEADS SURE DID :o

PATTI...BACK PEDDLING IS A GOOD WAY TO PUT IT

I'M SURE YOU ALL READ BRONCO'S (CHRIS) OUTSTANDING LETTER.

HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYONE .

JUDY

gfpaperdoll Rookie
gfpaperdoll
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bottom line, Martha is probably just testing the waters to see if a "Martha Stewart cooks gluten free" cookbook would be a runaway best seller. Wonder how long till it comes out :rolleyes:

stef-the-kicking-cuty Enthusiast
stef-the-kicking-cuty
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bottom line, Martha is probably just testing the waters to see if a "Martha Stewart cooks gluten free" cookbook would be a runaway best seller. Wonder how long till it comes out :rolleyes:

LMBO!!!

Judyin Philly Enthusiast
Judyin Philly
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QUOTE(gfpaperdoll @ Aug 12 2007, 08:32 PM)

bottom line, Martha is probably just testing the waters to see if a "Martha Stewart cooks gluten free" cookbook would be a runaway best seller. Wonder how long till it comes out

GREAT ONE... :lol:

Canadian Karen Community Regular
Canadian Karen
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I think you're absolutely right, Stef. My take is that they put their collective foot in their mouth, and had to quickly spin things. <_<

Heaven forbid it be a gluten-free foot!

:D

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