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Monday, August 31, 2009
The alphabetic synthesis passes the constituent behind the assuming ace.
The alphabetic synthesis passes the constituent behind the assuming ace.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Monday, August 10, 2009
http://mindmovies.com/vid1/?14356
I just saw this interview of a guy from Australia that
could change the way you manifest anything you want
into your life. You really do have to see this:
http://mindmovies.com/vid1/?14356
You see, he figured out this powerful way to tap into the
Law of Attraction that practically guarantees
you’ll get whatever you want.
And the surprising thing about it is it is SUPER easy to do,
you can start doing it right now…and here’s the really cool
part...
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He’s GIVING it away! ForFREE
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He obviously understands abundance, because he’s
practicing it in a very big way here:
http://mindmovies.com/vid1/?14356
So what is it about Aussies anyway? They seem to totally
have this figured out, especially when you consider that
the land down under is where we got...
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The Secret
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I'm sure you'll agree that was life changing all by itself.
And now, this guy has added another dimension to the
Law of Attraction that ramps up how fast you can manifest
anything you want into your life.
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This makes the Universe say YES even faster!
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He even got marketing expert Frank Kern excited about it.
If you haven't heard of Frank, well, he's a marketing genius
who makes millions of dollars online. Everything he does
seems to turn to gold.
But he's not exactly what you'd expect when it comes to using
The Law of Attraction to manifest your goals and desires.
You'll hear his personal experience with this when you
watch the video:
http://mindmovies.com/vid1/?14356
So, if even HE is doing this, what does that tell you about
how effective this is? Bad news for the naysayers who think
it isn't for "regular" people, or the Law of Attraction is some
kind of mumbo jumbo.
So if you're really serious about increasing your power to
manifest anything you want into your life super fast,
you need to check this out right now:
http://mindmovies.com/vid1/?14356
I've already started using this, and I strongly recommend
you do too.
All the best,
Kimberly
P.S. I'm extremely excited about this, because it could
literally transform your life. So be sure you share your story
with me when you start doing this, OK?
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Name Numerology chart with meanings
Here is a chart that will help find the value
equivalencies to the letters of your full name.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
A B C D E F G H I
J K L M N O P Q R
S T U V W X Y Z
Occurrences 2 9 4 2 5 9 3 8 1 5 1 5 1 7 9 3 5 9
In My Name: K I M B E R L Y J E A N S P I C E R
Special Traits 1
Three 1's (average): You are a well-rounded individual of
average intelligence who will have the means to take care
of yourself in life.
Four or more 1's (above average): You are strong-willed,
assertive and possibly destined to be a leader. The more
1's in your name, the more tyrannical others will probably
find your personality.
Special Traits 2
One 2 (average): You are a cooperative and diplomatic
individual who gets along well with others and who enjoys
socializing.
Two 2 's or more (above average): You are a charming,
considerate and charismatic individual who is very well
spoken. Your persuasive talents are considerable and you
probably have a great appreciation for the arts.
Special Traits 3
Two 3's (average): You express yourself in a normal,
natural and heartfelt way. Your artistic talents are
average.
Three 3's or more (above average): Chances are that you
possess an extraordinary talent of some kind. The more
threes that are in your name the more multi-faceted or
stronger your talents are.
Special Traits 4
One 4 (average): You are a hard worker, disciplined and are
blessed with common sense and the ability to develop long
range goals.
Two 4's or more (above average): Your work is probably your
passion and it consumes most of your time. The more 4's
that you have in your name the more likely you are to have
a tendency towards rigidity, obsessiveness and
workaholicism.
Special Traits 5
Four 5's (average): You are an agreeable individual who is
flexible and adaptable. However you also realize the value
of having a strong home base or "roots."
Five 5's or more (above average): You are likely to be a
bit of a maverick who enjoys travelling and meeting people.
If you have a lot of fives you may be easily distracted and
often accused of having too many projects going at one
time. Staying in one place bores you.
Special Traits 6
Two 6's (average): You are a nurturer and caretaker and
have the normal urges to procreate and have a family. You
are gentle and responsible provider.
Three 6's or more (above average): You may be a strongly
idealistic and stubborn individual who is a strict parent.
The more sixes you have in your name the more likely you
are to be fixed in your point of view when it comes to
ethics and morality.
Special Traits 7
Remember that in this newsletter we have only been looking
at the interpretations for the average or above average
presence of numbers. In the next installment we will
examine the meaning of a deficiency or no numbers in a
name.
One 7 (average): You possess an inquisitive, questioning
mind, but you are not abnormally studious or curious. Your
academic talents are probably well balanced.
Two 7's or more (above average): The more sevens you have
in your name the more brilliant academically you are likely
to be. However a predominance of sevens can also mean being
so smart that you do not relate easily to others. This
number signifies academic, scientific and metaphysical
achievement.
Special Traits 8
One 8 (average): You are business-like, self-sufficient and
more likely a follower than a leader. You have a natural
acumen for numbers and are probably more well off then most
people.
Two 8's or more (above average): You have a natural talent
for business and making money and are more than likely
destined to be rich. The more 8's that you have in your
name the more rich (and possibly famous) you are destined
to be.
Special Traits 9
Three 9's (average): You are a compassionate, tolerant and
good-natured individual who respects humanity and the
rights of others. You are an optimist.
Four 9's or more (more than average): You are an idealistic
individual who is probably generous and self-sacrificing to
a fault. The more 9's you have in your name, the more
likely you are to be perceived as a fanatic or religious
extremist. Nines in your name can also signify psychic
talent.
equivalencies to the letters of your full name.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
A B C D E F G H I
J K L M N O P Q R
S T U V W X Y Z
Occurrences 2 9 4 2 5 9 3 8 1 5 1 5 1 7 9 3 5 9
In My Name: K I M B E R L Y J E A N S P I C E R
Special Traits 1
Three 1's (average): You are a well-rounded individual of
average intelligence who will have the means to take care
of yourself in life.
Four or more 1's (above average): You are strong-willed,
assertive and possibly destined to be a leader. The more
1's in your name, the more tyrannical others will probably
find your personality.
Special Traits 2
One 2 (average): You are a cooperative and diplomatic
individual who gets along well with others and who enjoys
socializing.
Two 2 's or more (above average): You are a charming,
considerate and charismatic individual who is very well
spoken. Your persuasive talents are considerable and you
probably have a great appreciation for the arts.
Special Traits 3
Two 3's (average): You express yourself in a normal,
natural and heartfelt way. Your artistic talents are
average.
Three 3's or more (above average): Chances are that you
possess an extraordinary talent of some kind. The more
threes that are in your name the more multi-faceted or
stronger your talents are.
Special Traits 4
One 4 (average): You are a hard worker, disciplined and are
blessed with common sense and the ability to develop long
range goals.
Two 4's or more (above average): Your work is probably your
passion and it consumes most of your time. The more 4's
that you have in your name the more likely you are to have
a tendency towards rigidity, obsessiveness and
workaholicism.
Special Traits 5
Four 5's (average): You are an agreeable individual who is
flexible and adaptable. However you also realize the value
of having a strong home base or "roots."
Five 5's or more (above average): You are likely to be a
bit of a maverick who enjoys travelling and meeting people.
If you have a lot of fives you may be easily distracted and
often accused of having too many projects going at one
time. Staying in one place bores you.
Special Traits 6
Two 6's (average): You are a nurturer and caretaker and
have the normal urges to procreate and have a family. You
are gentle and responsible provider.
Three 6's or more (above average): You may be a strongly
idealistic and stubborn individual who is a strict parent.
The more sixes you have in your name the more likely you
are to be fixed in your point of view when it comes to
ethics and morality.
Special Traits 7
Remember that in this newsletter we have only been looking
at the interpretations for the average or above average
presence of numbers. In the next installment we will
examine the meaning of a deficiency or no numbers in a
name.
One 7 (average): You possess an inquisitive, questioning
mind, but you are not abnormally studious or curious. Your
academic talents are probably well balanced.
Two 7's or more (above average): The more sevens you have
in your name the more brilliant academically you are likely
to be. However a predominance of sevens can also mean being
so smart that you do not relate easily to others. This
number signifies academic, scientific and metaphysical
achievement.
Special Traits 8
One 8 (average): You are business-like, self-sufficient and
more likely a follower than a leader. You have a natural
acumen for numbers and are probably more well off then most
people.
Two 8's or more (above average): You have a natural talent
for business and making money and are more than likely
destined to be rich. The more 8's that you have in your
name the more rich (and possibly famous) you are destined
to be.
Special Traits 9
Three 9's (average): You are a compassionate, tolerant and
good-natured individual who respects humanity and the
rights of others. You are an optimist.
Four 9's or more (more than average): You are an idealistic
individual who is probably generous and self-sacrificing to
a fault. The more 9's you have in your name, the more
likely you are to be perceived as a fanatic or religious
extremist. Nines in your name can also signify psychic
talent.
Friday, August 7, 2009
What is the Boise River Green Belt?
What is the Boise River Green Belt?
By Kimberly Bultema
The Boise River Greenbelt is a conveniently paved 25-mile link through the abundance of natural outdoor beauty that is Southwestern Idaho. Locals and tourist alike enjoy over 850 acres of parks and natural areas along the Boise River including Barber Park, Municipal Park, Julia Davis Park, Ann Morrison Park, Kathryn Albertson Park, and Lucky Peak State Park all offering a variety of recreat...
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The Boise River Greenbelt is a conveniently paved 25-mile link through the abundance of natural outdoor beauty that is Southwestern Idaho. Locals and tourist alike enjoy over 850 acres of parks and natural areas along the Boise River including Barber Park, Municipal Park, Julia Davis Park, Ann Morrison Park, Kathryn Albertson Park, and Lucky Peak State Park all offering a variety of recreat...
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Thursday, August 6, 2009
Revision to a rant...
Matters of the Heart - a monologue
Setting: Senior Airman Spicer, (a single mother in her mid-twenties, serving in the USAF as an AGE mechanic) is sitting on a mechanics stool holding a rag and a wrench next to a large tool box in a hanger bay. She is wearing dark blue coveralls, and tan boots...she has grease stains on her face and hands.
Spicer: maybe i have too many unorganized dreams that haunt my day as i turn wrenches and haul shit back and forth across the flight line...(she wipes off a wrench with a shop rag)...maybe my dreams are haunted by too many unorganized obsessions of your face and the way you taste...i hunger for the savory smell as the lunch toll bells and the day is half way through...when will i be with you??? (Kimberly stands, opens a drawer, and returns the wrench to its home)...soon...soon enough or not, will you know the truth that i feel deep inside the depths of my aching little emo heart (she closes the drawer, picks up a different tool off the top of the tool box, and sits back on her stool)...I'm shying from the tuff girl you first met, the one you fear, the one you block out (she continues to wipe the tool)...take heed to my words for they may not be wise or standard to the norm, but they ring true to my heart, my guts groan in the weight of them...so i spue them here and now...I've fallen yet again into an eternal pit that always sucks me back in...here i am weak, but strong...here i am myself...lost in your darkness, just like a black hole...i feel whole, yet empty (she stands again opening a different drawer, replacing the now clean tool, picks up another, and leans on the tool box)...my aching little emo heart tells me so...take this flaccid time share with a grain of sand , it has been used over and over, passed down through families and maintained by slum lords that can not afford the high maintenance to maintain the foundation...it's crumbling...and I'm tumbling into your lap in the back seat of my 2002 air force blue dodge neon...i promise i won't spue...(she pokes around at the loose tools on top of the tool box) I'm sick from tight turns about the ever changing face of the mountains, but i took my pills and i should be well into my terrors of night before the sickness sets in...(she crosses her arms and rest's her head on the tool box for three beats, then stands up again) this is all in the light of the fact that i can not say what i mean to say, but i hold it in in fear of loss of self control (grasping a new tool to her chest)...can you taste it??? this sickness runs deep and spreads fast...not from the motion of the mountains, but from the emotion of love...settle my sea...tell me...tell me it's ok for me to be me...the unstable little roller coaster ride...i can't hide...this is me...bare as you've stripped me to be...i can no longer maintain the shell that protects...(she returns to her stool) I'm soft and ready to serve...take me or let me melt in the hot desert sun...(drops her head in her hands)
END SCENE
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Russell Silver Syndrome
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Anticipate
stare through the open window into the snow covered citya flurry of emotion suffocates my mind & i'm lost in anticipationwaiting to hear that songwaiting for that chimewaiting for peace of mindour commander in chief giving no reassurance to troops left behindwill our comrades return whole and standing,or will they return broken and resting?a prayer of redemption and safety rings in heaven...Lord, keep them safe...keep them wholeand be with those who have already lost their beloved soilder's and sailor'sKeep the home front strongand bring peace to the East...Bring my baby home...whole and standing...i wait...i anticipate...
Alure to Me
maybe i seem untouchable at this moment in time...or maybe my hips don't lie and you can't handle the womanly curves that make up my irrisitable profile...don't let this minx steal away your alure to the world that you hold in your hand, the world that has made you a man...take your time to find the one you truely need to know...take a look inside, and you will find the truth in a steady mind...
Poetry On The Spot, by Kay
inspired by...my hips...
Poetry On The Spot, by Kay
inspired by...my hips...
Circle Back
I ran threw a little ring today
but it seems I keep coming back around
a loop encircling the cycle of this day
From sun rise to sun set
surrounded by the indecisive comedy of errors
that which is tangible, the ring itself
Never ending
Always bringing me back to this reality
Reality encloses existence just as the ring enclose life
The ring
The reality
One in the same
One thing comes to mind
The tediousness of reality is enfolded by the ring of time
We all circle back to where we began
Running threw that little ring
Again
And again
but it seems I keep coming back around
a loop encircling the cycle of this day
From sun rise to sun set
surrounded by the indecisive comedy of errors
that which is tangible, the ring itself
Never ending
Always bringing me back to this reality
Reality encloses existence just as the ring enclose life
The ring
The reality
One in the same
One thing comes to mind
The tediousness of reality is enfolded by the ring of time
We all circle back to where we began
Running threw that little ring
Again
And again
New
Dance, spin, twistMy heart beats faster
A flurry of flutter
Thrust, spin, kick
Taste the enchantment
Refreshment to the soul
Plunge, bow, jump
The sky much closer now
Is time standing still?
Fly, twirl, bounce
A new move
A new feeling
A new view
A new me
All is new
Thanks to you
A flurry of flutter
Thrust, spin, kick
Taste the enchantment
Refreshment to the soul
Plunge, bow, jump
The sky much closer now
Is time standing still?
Fly, twirl, bounce
A new move
A new feeling
A new view
A new me
All is new
Thanks to you
Untitled
Sick
Alone
Tired
Falling deep
The light dims to a dull shred of hope in the distance
Dancing with a flicker of laughter
So far-away
I stretch in futile attempts to embrace the slightest glow
And yet there is nothing
Not even a faint ray of anticipation to caress my cheek
Chilled down to my yawning soul
My heart screams mute cries of release
Where is my ladder of strength?
Tumble down the gloomy depths of despair
Plunge steeply to liberate this lost heart
Our hands touch and I'm sated
The light floods in again
A radiant dawn of new love
Bursting with warm hues
Amber, gold, and ginger
I'm whole again with my hand in yours
Grounded
Satisfied
Full
Alone
Tired
Falling deep
The light dims to a dull shred of hope in the distance
Dancing with a flicker of laughter
So far-away
I stretch in futile attempts to embrace the slightest glow
And yet there is nothing
Not even a faint ray of anticipation to caress my cheek
Chilled down to my yawning soul
My heart screams mute cries of release
Where is my ladder of strength?
Tumble down the gloomy depths of despair
Plunge steeply to liberate this lost heart
Our hands touch and I'm sated
The light floods in again
A radiant dawn of new love
Bursting with warm hues
Amber, gold, and ginger
I'm whole again with my hand in yours
Grounded
Satisfied
Full
Matters of the Heart
maybe i have too many unorganized dreams that haunt my day as i turn wrenches and hual shit back and forth across the flight line...maybe my dreams are haunted by too many unorganized obsessions of your face and the way you taste...i hunger for the savory smell as the lunch toll bells and the day is half way through...when will i be with you??? soon...soon enough or not, will you know the truth that i feel deep inside the depths of my aching little emo heart...i'm shying from the tuff girl you first met, the one you fear, the one you block out...take heed to my words for they may not be wise or standard to the norm, but they ring true to my heart, my guts groan in the weight of them...so i spue them here and now...i've fallen yet again into an eternal pit that allways sucks me back in...here i am weak, but strong...here i am myself...lost in your darkness, just like a black hole...i feel whole, yet empty...my aching little emo heart tells me so...take this flaced time share with a grain of sand , it has been used over and over, passed down through families and maintained by slum lords that can not afford the high mainanace to maintain the fondation...it's crumbling...and i'm tumbling into your lap in the back seat of my 2002 air force blue dodge neon...i promise i won't spue...i'm sick from tight turns about the ever changing face of the mountains, but i took my pills and i should be well into my terrors of night before the sickness sets in...this is all in the light of the fact that i can not say what i mean to say, but i hold it in in fear of loss of self controll...can you taste it??? this sickness runs deep and spreads fast...not from the motion of the mountains, but from the emotion of love...settle my sea...tell me...tell me it's ok for me to be me...the unstable little roller coaster ride...i can't hide...this is me...bare as you've stripped me to be...i can no longer maintain the shell that protects...i'm soft and ready to serve...take me or let me melt in the hot desert sun...
pissed at the air force...
i wrote this to a friend who is soon to be leaving the air force to go back home to florida...i want out too...i'm sick of it...i can't fucking stand it anymore...well...i'm really distracted rite now because missy is watching some thing very loud...anyway...here it is...is still feel this way...i think it's getting worse...time to start on my degree and tell everyone else to f* off...
"i love your words...as unorganized as they may be...i can see clearly the hughes of truth you type away...a glimps into your soul...thank you for sharing the fact that you feel the way anyother human tends to feel sometimes...bogged down by the ties of lies and politics that run through the veins of our American Hero's...brotherhood??? i think it's more like a ladder of a corperation...we're all just trying to come out on top...knocking off whoever gets in our way with no regaurds for that word we once held close to our hearts and not so much our tonges...back when our lives in this world were new born babies...now we are surrounded by the catty haters that think only about number one...treating your mind as if it were their own personal landfill to make you feel that everyone thinks you are the pittfall...the reason the wing is broken...when really you are part of the bond holding that broken wing together so it can mend...those back stabbing sons a bitches can lick my balls for all i care...they are the reason we are in this sad state"
"i love your words...as unorganized as they may be...i can see clearly the hughes of truth you type away...a glimps into your soul...thank you for sharing the fact that you feel the way anyother human tends to feel sometimes...bogged down by the ties of lies and politics that run through the veins of our American Hero's...brotherhood??? i think it's more like a ladder of a corperation...we're all just trying to come out on top...knocking off whoever gets in our way with no regaurds for that word we once held close to our hearts and not so much our tonges...back when our lives in this world were new born babies...now we are surrounded by the catty haters that think only about number one...treating your mind as if it were their own personal landfill to make you feel that everyone thinks you are the pittfall...the reason the wing is broken...when really you are part of the bond holding that broken wing together so it can mend...those back stabbing sons a bitches can lick my balls for all i care...they are the reason we are in this sad state"
Kindred
two lost little souls trying to find their way in the universe...kindred spirits seeking the same...a means to an end or an end to the mean? meaning the hurt, the pain, the cutting truth of the past presently presenting it's grotesque affront...directly disrupting their sprint through time...time of joy...time of new...time of life, love, and laughter...warmth over whelms...light and airy...like the sun setting on a breeze of orange and purple...they break free...conjoined and colluded...stronger than the antiquity...they overcome...as one...
What I want in a Man...
I found the man i want...and it was good...James and Kimberly Bultema, united on 22 May 2009 under a B-1 Bomber @ Ellsworth AFB, SD
i want someone real that i can talk to about anything and he will listen and try to understand...if he doesn't have the time when i want to talk, he will make time for me later...a man that will cuddle, hug, and kiss me anytime and allot of the time...a man that does little things just to make me smile, cuddles, hugs, kisses, flowers, making date plans to do something that he's not interested in, but knows that i would be or am...someone who can criticize me when needed for my benefit, but do it in a patient way, because criticism sets me on guard super fast (it's a flaw i have to overcome, and i am trying to overcome it)...someone that won't get pissed off that the house is messy because i'm a round the clock single mom and the sole bread winner of my family (besides, if i was living w/ someone that wanted a clean house all the time, we could hire a maid once/week...they don't cost that much)...he has to love kids, and be kind to my son...it wouldn't hurt if he wanted to adopt a special needs child either...someone who can talk to me about their life, past or present, or at least try to with out me having to wrench it out of him...a somewhat generous, selfless, kind, and patient man...someone not afraid to live and try new things, but doesn't mind the same old day to day most of the time...a social person who enjoys company/entertaining/social events...someone who will tell me how much i mean to them often, or remind me of something they like about me (your hair looks nice like that, i like your bubble butt...lol...your a sweetheart, whatever)...a man that love his family, but isn't a momma's boy...*IDEALY A MAN FROM CENTRAL/SOUTHWEST FLORIDA THAT WANTS TO MOVE BACK THERE OR STAY IF HE IS ALREADY THERE*...someone that won't be too jealous if i tell him some other guy has been trying to talk to me (i'm not doing the talking and if you would listen for a second you would here that he knows that i am very serious about you, i'm only telling you because he is annoying me and i need to vent)...someone that won't get jealous of my guy friends (it's not that easy to find girl friends when your in the military even more so on the flight line)...i guess that warps it up for now...am i asking too much?
i want someone real that i can talk to about anything and he will listen and try to understand...if he doesn't have the time when i want to talk, he will make time for me later...a man that will cuddle, hug, and kiss me anytime and allot of the time...a man that does little things just to make me smile, cuddles, hugs, kisses, flowers, making date plans to do something that he's not interested in, but knows that i would be or am...someone who can criticize me when needed for my benefit, but do it in a patient way, because criticism sets me on guard super fast (it's a flaw i have to overcome, and i am trying to overcome it)...someone that won't get pissed off that the house is messy because i'm a round the clock single mom and the sole bread winner of my family (besides, if i was living w/ someone that wanted a clean house all the time, we could hire a maid once/week...they don't cost that much)...he has to love kids, and be kind to my son...it wouldn't hurt if he wanted to adopt a special needs child either...someone who can talk to me about their life, past or present, or at least try to with out me having to wrench it out of him...a somewhat generous, selfless, kind, and patient man...someone not afraid to live and try new things, but doesn't mind the same old day to day most of the time...a social person who enjoys company/entertaining/social events...someone who will tell me how much i mean to them often, or remind me of something they like about me (your hair looks nice like that, i like your bubble butt...lol...your a sweetheart, whatever)...a man that love his family, but isn't a momma's boy...*IDEALY A MAN FROM CENTRAL/SOUTHWEST FLORIDA THAT WANTS TO MOVE BACK THERE OR STAY IF HE IS ALREADY THERE*...someone that won't be too jealous if i tell him some other guy has been trying to talk to me (i'm not doing the talking and if you would listen for a second you would here that he knows that i am very serious about you, i'm only telling you because he is annoying me and i need to vent)...someone that won't get jealous of my guy friends (it's not that easy to find girl friends when your in the military even more so on the flight line)...i guess that warps it up for now...am i asking too much?
How to treat Celiac disease conventionally
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Celiac disease is being diagnosed more than ever in American adults and children who have never thought about what gluten is let alone what it takes to live a gluten free lifestyle. As a mother to a three and a half year old celiac who was diagnosed on his first birthday, I have had plenty of experience on how to treat his symptoms. Doctors and lab research suggest that someday there will be a "magic pill" that will resolve the issues involved with Celiac, but until then it is a simple matter of watching what we put in our mouths and even on our bodies.
What is Gluten? Gluten is the protein found in wheat, rye, barely, spelt, some grain alcohols, and malted foods/drinks. It is the number one enemy to someone with Celiac, as it attacks the hairs, or Villi, that line the small intestine. These hairs help "grab" the nutrients we need from our food and if they become damaged, our body will not be able to absorb the nutrients from what we eat, causing starvation like symptoms.
In order to live a gluten free lifestyle, we must take a pro-active approach and dig deep to find out what kind of starches and proteins are being used in our cosmetics and foods. This takes patients and knowledge. Trips to the grocery may take longer than originally planned because you have to scan ingredient labels for "modified food starch", "malt", "alcohol" or anything that is unclear as to what type of grain they are using. I usually avoid the unclear, but it is possible to dial the info number on the label and ask if the product is gluten free. Checking the allergy warning religiously is vital even if the product claims it is gluten free. If the item was manufactured in a warehouse that also processes wheat, rye, barely, or spelt, stay away from it.
As far as cosmetics and personal hygiene items are concerned, it can be tricky to know if they are safe or not. Always check toothpaste/mouthwash labels and if you are unclear, call the company to see if they are approved for celiac use. Stay away from shampoos and lotions that use wheat or oats (some oats ARE gluten free, but they are very expensive). Over all, when it comes to cosmetics, things can be hidden, so just be on guard. You don't want to have all your dietary efforts go out the window because you used the wrong floss.
As a last hidden gluten monster, I am going to mention medications, over the counter or prescribed. Always make sure you let your pharmacist and/or Doctor know that you are gluten intolerant. As far as over the counter medications, check the labels, call the manufacturer, or ask your pharmacist.
Gluten can be hidden anywhere and everywhere. Wipe down surfaces where you are going to prepare gluten free food or where you will be eating. Wash your hands before you eat; you never know if you touched something that contains gluten. Ask your family and friends to clean up after themselves if they are using glutinous items. Don't get complacent; companies are always changing the recipes. Finally, invest in an annually updated gluten free grocery guide.
Living with Celiac can be difficult at first, but after time and practice, it becomes second nature! Good luck, and stay healthy.
Celiac disease is being diagnosed more than ever in American adults and children who have never thought about what gluten is let alone what it takes to live a gluten free lifestyle. As a mother to a three and a half year old celiac who was diagnosed on his first birthday, I have had plenty of experience on how to treat his symptoms. Doctors and lab research suggest that someday there will be a "magic pill" that will resolve the issues involved with Celiac, but until then it is a simple matter of watching what we put in our mouths and even on our bodies.
What is Gluten? Gluten is the protein found in wheat, rye, barely, spelt, some grain alcohols, and malted foods/drinks. It is the number one enemy to someone with Celiac, as it attacks the hairs, or Villi, that line the small intestine. These hairs help "grab" the nutrients we need from our food and if they become damaged, our body will not be able to absorb the nutrients from what we eat, causing starvation like symptoms.
In order to live a gluten free lifestyle, we must take a pro-active approach and dig deep to find out what kind of starches and proteins are being used in our cosmetics and foods. This takes patients and knowledge. Trips to the grocery may take longer than originally planned because you have to scan ingredient labels for "modified food starch", "malt", "alcohol" or anything that is unclear as to what type of grain they are using. I usually avoid the unclear, but it is possible to dial the info number on the label and ask if the product is gluten free. Checking the allergy warning religiously is vital even if the product claims it is gluten free. If the item was manufactured in a warehouse that also processes wheat, rye, barely, or spelt, stay away from it.
As far as cosmetics and personal hygiene items are concerned, it can be tricky to know if they are safe or not. Always check toothpaste/mouthwash labels and if you are unclear, call the company to see if they are approved for celiac use. Stay away from shampoos and lotions that use wheat or oats (some oats ARE gluten free, but they are very expensive). Over all, when it comes to cosmetics, things can be hidden, so just be on guard. You don't want to have all your dietary efforts go out the window because you used the wrong floss.
As a last hidden gluten monster, I am going to mention medications, over the counter or prescribed. Always make sure you let your pharmacist and/or Doctor know that you are gluten intolerant. As far as over the counter medications, check the labels, call the manufacturer, or ask your pharmacist.
Gluten can be hidden anywhere and everywhere. Wipe down surfaces where you are going to prepare gluten free food or where you will be eating. Wash your hands before you eat; you never know if you touched something that contains gluten. Ask your family and friends to clean up after themselves if they are using glutinous items. Don't get complacent; companies are always changing the recipes. Finally, invest in an annually updated gluten free grocery guide.
Living with Celiac can be difficult at first, but after time and practice, it becomes second nature! Good luck, and stay healthy.
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