Join us at our next
Middle Georgia GIG meeting.

Feb. 20, 2010

Christ United Methodist Church on Russell Parkway

11:00 AM

Tips for making your favorite recipes gluten free.

Visit Our Calendar!

(see below)

Find a Gluten Free Restaurant in Middle Georgia

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The Middle Georgia Gluten Intolerance Group® is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our Mission is to provide support to persons with gluten intolerances, including celiac disease, dermatitis herpetiformis and gluten sensitivities so they may live healthier lives.

Whether you have recently been diagnosed or have been living the gluten free lifestyle for many years, you are invited to attend our monthly support group meetings. We gather at Central Baptist Church, 1120 Lake Joy Road, on the 3rd Saturday of each month. (except January and July). You may reach the church from I-75 via exit 144 - travel towards Warner Robins and RAFB, 3 miles to Lake Joy Rd and turn left. The church entrance is the first street to the right.

2010 Calendar of Events

Month	...............Eventv vvvvvv
January	No Meeting Planned
February	Feb. 20 Christ United Methodist Church Russell Parkway 11:00 AM Tips for making your favorite recipes gluten free.
March	March 20
April	April 17
May	May 15
June	June 19

CELIAC DISEASE

Celiac disease (CD) is also referred to as gluten sensitive enteropathy (GSE), gluten intolerance, or celiac sprue. It is considered to be the most under-diagnosed common disease today, potentially affecting 1 in every 133 people in the USA. It is a chronic, inherited disease, and if untreated can lead to malnutrition, resulting in numerous secondary disorders. Gluten intolerance is the result of an immune-mediated response to the ingestion of gluten (from wheat, rye and barley) that damages the small intestine. Nutrients then quickly pass through the small intestine, rather than being absorbed.

MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to increase awareness by providing current, accurate, information, and education, as well as support to persons with gluten intolerance diseases, such as celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis, their families, health care professionals and the general public in the Middle Georgia area.

MIDDLE GEORGIA GIG®

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