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    Experiment with different kinds of rice...plain brown isn't the only choice. You could try rice mixes with brown, white and wild too. Try buckwheat as well. It makes a nice side dish or cereal. I posted a recipe for buckwheat here: Open Original Shared Link And here is a recipe for Baked Millet Kasha from my Ukrainian cookbook: 1 cup millet 3 cups...
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    Welcome, Allyson! Please don't go back to just lurking! Michelle
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    I'm confused, I thought that KFC products always had wheat in them. What products have changed? Michelle
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    Just to clarify, Lisa, are you having an endoscopy on the 21st and then an endo and colonoscopy on the 27th? Is there any increased risk (infection or damage to system) to have the second procedure so soon after the first? Is 6/7 days long enough to recuperate before undergoing meds and scopes again? Michelle
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    I have been told that Pico Salax is a relatively easy prep...much less fluid to get down than with colyte/golytely. My dr has asked me to prep with colyte/golytely, but I will be asking if I can change that to Pico Salax instead. Michelle
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    DingoGirl, if you even have an inkling that it might be dairy, I'd suggest eliminating it for awhile and see if it makes a difference! Much better than going the antibiotics or accutane route. Michelle
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    Watermelon with salt is really good too. And right now I'm munching on Kettle yogurt and green onion chips -- yum! (Gotta stop before I polish off the whole bag! LOL!) Michelle
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    ARCHIVED Nails

    Michi8 replied to missy'smom's topic in Related Issues & Disorders

    There was a discussion here a few months back, and I posted a link to a website that talks about nails and what correlated with nail symptoms: Open Original Shared Link HTH! Michelle
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    Another margarine that is gluten-free: I just got word from Canola Harvest that all of their products are gluten free. They also make a margarine that is non-hydrogenated and dairy free. Michelle
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    I think Bernard Callebaut makes the best chocolate going: Open Original Shared Link They have complete ingredients lists of each of their products through the website. I cannot say whether they are truly gluten free as I've never contacted them for further info...the last time I ate their chocolate, I was still eating gluten. That said, looking...
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    ARCHIVED Coffee

    Michi8 replied to maribeth's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    Coffee can contribute to bloating and other health issues. It does have an effect on the bowels. You may want to cut it out for a while to see how you feel. Bio Best yogurt is not confirmed gluten-free, however. I have been in contact with Parmalat and they have told me that the only Astro yogurt that is 100% gluten free is Jeunesse. They are apparently...
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    LOL! Candy, I was being facetious when I listed eye colour. I know that the blood type diet doesn't take eye colour into account..I was just explaining that, to me, basing a diet on blood type sounds about as logical as basing in on any number of random human traits.The lists of acceptable and unacceptable foods in the blood type diet look quite random, and...
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    Sounds like psoriasis to me too. However, some psoriasis sufferers do find that a gluten free diet helps their flareups. Michelle
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    As mentioned in my earlier post, potassium dichloride is one common adhesive chemical, and is a relatively common allergen. It goes by other names as well: chrome chromate chromite chromium potassium dichromate It is a very common metal, and can be found in a whole host of products aside from adhesive, including detergent, bleach, costmetics...
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    It doesn't mean you're allergic to latex. You may be, but you could more than likely be allergic to the adhesive. I had a problem with bandages after a skin biopsy too. For me, the irritation got worse each time I had to change the bandage. I talked to 3M (Nexcare) and confirmed the bandage was latex free, and determined that it was likely the adhesive...
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    ARCHIVED My Dermatologist Made Me Cry

    Michi8 replied to Laurad-'s topic in Doctors

    Is she related to the first dermatologist I saw? Is it something with that profession that attracts people with horrible beside manners? I'm so sorry you had to experience such disrespect. Personally, I don't know that I'd bother writing a letter...I'd just look for a different dermatologist. Michelle
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    I thought the Big Comfy Couch was seen North America wide? Granny Garbonzo, are you Canadian? Michelle
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    I Googled a recipe for tomato paste to confirm reduction was the method of cooking...and read how long it takes to make, and the patience and stirring required. I'll keep buying mine in a can...way cheaper than the cost of my time and patience! LOL! Michelle
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    I believe that no one diet has the answer for everyone, and that most of these fad diets have significant flaws. To eliminate a food just because someone says you shouldn't eat it because of your blood type, heritage, eye colour, etc. could potentially eliminate an important source of nutrition. When we're talking about intolerances, allergies, known-health...
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    Unico is definitely available across Canada. Michelle
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    In Canada, I know that Safeway brand tomato paste is gluten free. The tomatoes are likely thickened by reduction during cooking. I believe other tomato pastes (Hunts, for example) are likely made the same way, but worth checking into individual brands to make sure. Michelle
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    I've never heard of having discolouration spots removed before. I have discolouration on my permanent teeth that is likely flourosis (over exposure to flouride when the adult teeth were forming) and also had a number of cavities in my childhood. As the discolouration is really just cosmetic, I don't know that a dentist would actually remove part of the tooth...
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    I don't know that we can expect all companies to have a prepared gluten free list, especially when we're talking about personal products rather than food. And they certainly aren't going to go out of their way to prepare a list for one customer. Perhaps if more people are calling about the issue, then they will change the practice, but I don't see it as being...
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    I wouldn't necessarily avoid the companies on this list. I can see some companies not responding, or being hesitant to provide lists of all of their gluten-free products. It may be a better practice to enquire about specific items...I think you would likely get a better response. I have contacted Clinque, for example, (regarding certain chemical additives...
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    I've PM'd you too. Thanks for sharing the list! Michelle
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