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    Tylenol (acetaminophen) is not an anti-inflammatory. Michelle
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    What I wrote yesterday... Swiss Chalet and Milestone's are part of the same chain as Montana's...they should be able to serve gluten free customers as well. I know that Swiss Chalet can do a good job. They offer a pamphlet with info on gluten free options (as well as other allergy issues), plus mentioning it to the server or manager should alert the kitchen...
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    I could have sworn I posted in this thread yesterday...what happened to that post? Michelle
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    ARCHIVED Dd?

    Michi8 replied to a topic in Board/Forum Technical Help

    AFAIK these are common internet abbreviations that have been in use for over a decade...just like the smilies. I don't see their usage stopping. For a list of common abbreviations, check here: Open Original Shared Link
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    I've tried "regular" yoga classes before, and wasn't a big fan...though I loved the pregnancy yoga class I took in Vancouver with Janice Clarfield...it was amazing. In general, I much prefer pilates. However, I've been doing Bikram Yoga (hot yoga) now for a couple of months (started at the end of January) and am hooked! I love having the heat for increasing...
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    I've heard of it...years ago...but haven't tried it. From what I understand it's a detox/cleanse diet. Michelle
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    Taking shoes off at the door is part of the culture in Canada. It would be rude not to do so. But it also serves a good purpose. It keeps your floors cleaner, and extends the life of your flooring! My floors get dirty enough as it is...I can't imagine having to constantly clean up after tracked in dirt, especially on my carpet. Also, it's good for your feet...
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    I wouldn't be surprised if your family has built up immunity to e-coli with being around cattle all the time. E-coli is an issue, however, with the general public because strains are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics and the risk of developing necrotizing fasciitis (sp?) goes up along with it. That's where we do need to be careful about germs...
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    The kids are on spring break right now, so our routine has gone out the window. I haven't really had any meals yet today (kids had cereal)...just pomegranate & berry juice and coffee so far. Will have to make lunch for the kids soon...will probably have pasta w/red sauce for lunch myself. For exercise, I'll be going to an 1.5 hour hot yoga class...
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    I totally agree. The germs that we have in our own houses really aren't a concern to our health. Yes, the house needs to be cleaned, but it doesn't need to be sterile. Antibacterial soaps are very hard on my skin too...I have to wear gloves when washing dishes or cleaning bathrooms or my skin will crack and split. We use very basic, gentle soaps for bathing...
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    Yes, unfortunately, mosquitoes are found in the BC interior...don't think I'd like the stink bugs either...that's why I'll pick the coast to retire. I'm thinking somewhere around Sechelt. Michelle
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    The only time Calgary has no bugs is when it's windy...which happens a lot. I found that living on the coast (Vancouver) was way better bug wise, because there are no mosquitoes! I cannot stand the mosquitoes in Calgary and Edmonton...it can make summer evenings unbearable. Only thing worse is living in Winnipeg (where I lived for the first 12 years...
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    I think it would depend on your asthma triggers. My asthma started when I lived in Calgary where the air is really dry and dusty. It disappeared when I was living in humid Vancouver. My allergies have become worse since moving back to Alberta...and my asthma acts up every so often. Michelle
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    I remember the aspartame controversy dating back to when it was first introduced...and followed it somewhat through the years. I thought it was a bad idea then and still do, but ingest it more now that I used to allow myself to. I won't let my kids have it except for the odd piece of sugarless gum. I also remember hearing about celiac about 10 years...
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    Around here, it is strongly suggested to return unused and expired drugs to the pharmacy for proper disposal. You certainly don't want it entering the water system if you can help it. Michelle
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    Nutrasweet is a brand name of aspartame...do you mean to say Splenda/sucralose is better than aspartame? Michelle
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    ARCHIVED Lunchboxes

    Michi8 replied to eleep's topic in Traveling with Celiac Disease

    Love the Lunch Jars! Another suggestion, and a bit cheaper, is Laptop Lunches (bento-style lunch boxes): Open Original Shared Link Michelle
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    Ezekiel 4:9 bread is not gluten free. However, if you go to the company's website: Open Original Shared Link They do have a list of products that they make which are gluten free. Michelle
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    The bigger size is necessary for women who have had children, because the vaginal tissues have relaxed more. For some women, the tissue elasticity changes enough that even the larger size will not remain in place correctly. Unfortunately, kegels don't always make much difference when it comes to genetics and the effects of gravity. Michelle
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    Reflux is not the same thing as gastritis. Have you investigated the reason for your reflux? Michelle
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    Oh. Sorry. I guess others aren't allowed to help/share information. Shall I erase my response? You know, my first response to eagle mentioned that it depends on what the cause of the gastritis is, and recommended to talk to the doctor for clarification and proper treatment. My second response was to Mtndog and for the benefit of eagle, in case s/he...
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    Gastritis is inflammation of the stomach lining. According to wikipedia, these are known causes of gastritis: Bacterial infection (often by Helicobacter pylori) Fungal infection (typically in people with AIDS) Parasitic infection (often from poorly cooked seafood) Viral infection Bile reflux NSAIDs Cigarette smoke Excessive alcohol consumption Certain...
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    It would depend on what is causing your gastritis. If H. Pylori is the cause, then you may need a course of antibiotics. I'd talk to your doctor to confirm the best treatment. Otherwise, you'd want to avoid foods that would further aggrivate your gastritis: spicy foods, acidic foods, alcohol, coffee, nsaids and any foods to which you are allergic or intolerant...
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    The only suggestion I have is to ensure that you have purchased the correct size. For women who have had children or are simply older than 30 (regardless of having children or not) size 2 is recommended for proper fit. I suspect, though, that it simply doesn't work well for everyone. Michelle
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    Actually, according to the Canadian Celiac Association, maltodextrin does not contain wheat and thus is safe to consume here as well. There are many ingredients that are the same throughout North America. It really comes down to reading ingredients lists to ensure that a product does not contain gluten. One simply cannot assume that the exact same ingredients...
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