A new study by Dr. Alessio Fasano may reveal means of delaying or preventing celiac disease and offer help for other autoimmune disorders.

In the forthcoming August 2009 issue of Scientific American, Dr. Fasano's article entitled 'Surprises from Celiac Disease', discusses the connection between the reaction to gluten in those with celiac disease and the onset of other autoimmune diseases.

As Fasano explains, "Celiac disease provides an enormously valuable model for understanding autoimmune disorders because it is the only example where the addition or removal of a simple environmental component, gluten, can turn the disease process on and off."

Announcing NFCA's second Gluten-free Lifestyle Webinar, Parenting the Gluten-free Child.

February 27, 2009 at 9am PST OR 12pm EST.
Registration limited to 200 persons per session.

'Parenting the Gluten-Free Child' will feature presentations from:

Elaine Monarch, Celiac Disease Foundation- Executive Director
Effective child programming and support groups for kids.

Nancy Baker, MEd - NFCA: Director of Education
Using the school curriculum to empower your child.

Loretta Jay, MA - NFCA : Director of Program Development
Emotional support for children.

Nancy Patin Falini, MA, RD, LDN
Author: Gluten-free Friends: An Activity Book for Kids
Social skill sets for kids

Margaret Masiello RD - Kogan Celiac Center, St. Barnabas Health Care System
Menus that work and school lunch.

Jessica Hale - Glutenfreeda
Kid Friendly Recipes.

To register for 'Parenting the Gluten-Free Child' visit the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) website, www.celiaccentral.org