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The Start of a New Journey; with Celiac Disease
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step." -Lao Tzu I, like many other celiacs, have had ongoing stomach problems most of my...
Apr 29, 20232 min read


Spring is here...and perhaps stomach issues
Spring has always been my favorite time of year. The days are getting longer, it's light outside when I wake up and light later in the...
Apr 22, 20232 min read


Celiac Around the World: Yara from Lebanon
I recently interviewed Yara. She is currently living in Saudi Arabia but she is from Lebanon. She graciously agreed to let me interview...
Apr 15, 20234 min read


2030-Will it be the Year We Have A Cure for Celiac Disease?
Beyond Celiac is working hard to find a cure for celiac disease by 2030. Here is the link to Beyond Celiac where they discuss what they...
Apr 8, 20233 min read


Celiac Around the World: Interview with Yara Living in Saudi Arabia
How old were you when you were diagnosed with Celiac? How did you find out you had Celiac? Yara was diagnosed with celiac in 1995, she...
Apr 1, 20234 min read


Top 3 Gluten-Free Resources
Living gluten-free, whether due to celiac disease or gluten intolerance, can feel overwhelming at times. But with the right tools, it becomes so much easier. Today, I’m sharing my favorite gluten-free apps, expos, and social media communities that help make gluten-free living and travel safer, simpler, and more enjoyable. Expo Event 1. Best Gluten-Free Apps for Shopping & Traveling GF Scanner: Your Grocery Store Lifesaver The GF Scanner app is one of my top essentials. When
Mar 25, 20232 min read


Interview with Sarah from New Zealand
Come with me as I fly halfway across the globe to New Zealand. In my quest to see what it is like to live around the world with celiac...
Mar 18, 20237 min read


Ireland-101 Years After the Partition
Ireland holds a special place in my heart for several reasons. My grandfather was from Tubberclair, Ireland, not far from Athlone. He...
Mar 17, 20233 min read


Celiac Around the World - Egypt Part Two
Best Places to Visit Now that we know a bit about what it's like to live in Egypt with celiac disease. I wanted to learn more about the...
Mar 11, 20232 min read


Recommended Gluten-Free Products
As you know gluten-free products are expensive. There is nothing more frustrating than spending money on a product and finding out it is...
Mar 4, 20233 min read


5 Exercise Benefits-for Autoimmune Disease
If you asked me if I enjoy exercising, I would honestly say, no. However, I realized as I got older that I needed to exercise. Diabetes...
Feb 25, 20233 min read


Celiac Around the World - Interview with Norhan from Egypt
How did you find out you had celiac? I recently interviewed Norhan, from Egypt. She was diagnosed with celiac disease two years ago at...
Feb 23, 20233 min read


A Gluten-Free Dream: SoNapa Grille
When you spend time at the beach the last thing you want to do is go back and make a meal. One of my favorite restaurants at the beach...
Feb 18, 20232 min read


Do you celebrate Valentine's Day?
I live in a house divided. My husband and youngest child believe that Valentine's Day is just another way to sell cards, flowers and...
Feb 11, 20232 min read


Marisa Travels the World, with a wheat gluten allergy
Image of a map with a U.S. passport and camera Traveling the world with a wheat gluten allergy I recently had the opportunity to...
Feb 4, 20232 min read


The Celiac in Italy Interview-Part 4
Celiac in the U.S. compared to Italy-is there a difference? Having lived in both the U.S. & Italy what do you find to be the biggest...
Jan 30, 20232 min read


Long Winter Days
As we near the end of January I find myself counting down the days until we have spring like weather again. This time of year, is so...
Jan 28, 20232 min read


The Celiac in Italy Interview-Part 3
How difficult is it to find food in Italy gluten-free? Is it easy for you to find gluten-free options at the grocery store? What is...
Jan 25, 20232 min read


The Celiac in Italy Interview-Part 2
What is it like to have Celiac in Italy? How knowledgeable is the food industry in Italy in regard to Celiac/needing to eat gluten-free?...
Jan 23, 20231 min read


A Celiac dream: Great tasting gluten-free beer!
Shortly after Christmas, I was able to go to Hunt Valley, Maryland, and visit B.C. Brewery. They have a great location! Their business...
Jan 21, 20233 min read
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