How to Be Supportive of Someone with Autoimmune Disease: Tips for Friends, Family & Caregivers

by Angela Tague // June 7, 2022 // No Comments

Every so often someone close to me asks, “How can I be supportive?”. It’s always music to my ears and a chance to tell them the truth behind managing a chronic illness that affects everything in life. So, here we... Continue reading →

12 Years Into a Celiac Disease Diagnosis: Managing New Symptoms

by Angela Tague // June 1, 2021 // 2 Comments

Last Friday I woke up to numb fingertips. Then, the tingly sensation spread over my hands, leaving me unable to maneuver much of anything, including my keyboard. I called my doctor and was in her office within an hour. We... Continue reading →

Easy Gluten Free Baking Without Flour

by Angela Tague // September 3, 2019 // No Comments

Last month I was honored to share tips and insight about flourless gluten-free baking at the local Western Iowa Celiac & Gluten Free Living meeting. This group is based in Sioux City, Iowa. We get together each month to share... Continue reading →

4 Places Gluten Hides in Holiday Meals

by Angela Tague // November 13, 2018 // No Comments

There’s nothing better than gathering around the table at the holidays. Time with loved ones, sharing gratitude and an indulgent meal complete with pie await! Then, reality sinks in. You can’t eat some of your old favorite holiday dishes if... Continue reading →

Tips for Eating Gluten Free at Restaurants

by Angela Tague // October 9, 2018 // No Comments

Do you have a gluten-free menu? The answer to this simple restaurant query tells me a lot about the level of training and awareness the server and establishment have about gluten sensitivity and celiac disease. Depending on the answer I... Continue reading →

Patient’s Perspective: Getting an Endoscopy for Celiac Disease Diagnosis and Management

by Angela Tague // June 5, 2018 // No Comments

In 2010, a blood test indicated I had celiac disease. I was never told about, or offered, a follow-up endoscopy to confirm the results or determine the severity of my condition at that initial appointment. Instead, I followed the doctor’s... Continue reading →