Ep 136 The Gluten Free Truth About Lotions, Cosmetics and Medications
Let’s start the blog with the show notes for this Episode –
I am fortunate on this episode to speak with a member of the Professional Advisory Council of the Canadian Celiac Association. Dr. Dominica Gidrewicz spoke with me about two recent papers prepared by the PAC as their professional opinion and perspective on questions that often come up in the gluten free community. We talked about gluten which may be found in lotions and cosmetics, as well as gluten in medications. We cover, how much of a threat is this gluten, what precautions should we take, and what questions should we be asking. You can find the papers on the Canadian Celiac Association website at www.celiac.ca.
Lotions and Cosmetics – https://www.celiac.ca/living-gluten-free/gluten-and-lotions/
Medications – https://www.celiac.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/gluten-in-medications-pac-july-2020.pdf
Sue’s Websites and Social Media –
Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com
Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com
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Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA
Email – acdnceliacpodcast@gmail.com
Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com
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Email – sue@suesglutenfreebaking.com
Other Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com
My Thoughts –
Going to see a doctor, for almost any reason is somewhat intimidating, at least it is for me. Sometimes, my “ailment” all but clears up when I arrive at the doctor’s office. Other times, I’m unsure of tests or treatment we discuss. For me, going to see my doctor involves some level of anxiety. I realize this is common, which makes the exercise of asking questions even more intimidating. After they give their opinion, I often don’t have much time to think, or formulate questions, and listen carefully to the answers.
Since beginning the podcast, I’ve interviewed many healthcare professionals, which has allowed me to ask the questions I’ve had, and hopefully the ones you’ve had as well. Doctors and dieticians have been gracious with their time. I’m always concerned that I’m efficient and not wasting any of their time away from patients. This is even more important when the doctors are specialists, as Dr. Gidrewicz is. It races through my mind how long I’ve waited for appointments with specialists and how valuable those long-awaited appointments are.
The Professional Advisory Council of the Canadian Celiac Association is made up of healthcare professionals who have a keen interest in celiac disease and helping, not only their patients, but the public as a whole. They volunteer their time and expertise to develop and add to our knowledge of celiac disease. They are truly giving selflessly of their time. There’s the time reference again. I know we’re all busy, but there is something precious about the time we are able to spend with our doctors and dieticians one-on-one. Inevitably there is a question I forget to ask, or an answer I don’t remember.
I am grateful for all the interviews and conversations I’ve been able to have and share with you, with members of the Professional Advisory Council. Just one more way the CCA is touching each and every one of our lives.