Some people with celiac disease don’t seem to heal on a gluten-free diet. In the past, a good percentage of these individuals may have been diagnosed as having refractory celiac disease. We now know why many of these people weren’t healing. Recent research found that many gluten-free grains were still cross-contaminated with gluten. For these…
Read More >Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease triggered by gluten. Its symptoms are more complex and far-reaching than many people understand, extending far beyond the gut. In this section I'll try to empower patients to better understand the process of identifying, diagnosing and treating celiac disease.
Effective Refractory Celiac Disease Treatment
A small but frustrating percentage of people with celiac disease can’t seem to get better despite maintaining a vigilant gluten-free diet. In the past, these people were diagnosed with refractory celiac disease (RCD). Today they will be diagnosed with non-responsive celiac disease (NRCD), and a smaller subset of these individuals will be diagnosed with refractory…
Read More >Poor Treatment of Celiac Disease May Lead to Cancer
If you have celiac disease and you don’t strictly adhere to a gluten-free diet, you greatly increase your risk for two serious cancers falling under lymphoproliferative malignancy (LPM): non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and T-cell lymphoma. We’ve known that celiac disease and cancer have a strong association, but the evidence is becoming more specific and more compelling. Recent…
Read More >The Relationship Between Celiac Disease and Other Autoimmune Diseases
In an allergic reaction, your immune system over-reacts to a foreign substance the human body usually ignores. In an autoimmune disease, your immune system reacts to normal cells or tissues that it usually ignores or accepts. This is why a peanut allergy can trigger a severe reaction via anaphylactic shock while celiac disease can do damage without any evident, tangible reaction after eating gluten.
Read More >Celiac Disease and Asthma
With increasing awareness of celiac disease and the necessity of a strict gluten-free diet for celiac disease patients, today researchers are often more empowered to finance and conduct comprehensive research on celiac disease and how it relates to other chronic conditions. A recent study found a strong correlation between celiac disease and asthma: read on to discover how these conditions are related and how the lead researcher on this study thinks vitamin D may be involved.
Read More >Infant Infections Increase Risk Of Celiac Disease
Recent research ties infant infections to increased celiac disease risk. But why? In this post Sarah discusses different reasons and ways our gut bacteria population changes and what consequences may result because of these changes.
Read More >Did You Know That Celiac Disease Is Genetic?
The genetic connection with celiac disease may surprise some people because a celiac disease diagnosis was pretty rare prior to this generation. But it was there, even if it wasn’t diagnosed or even if people didn’t discuss their undiagnosed symptoms openly (symptoms like flatulence and diarrhea aren’t often casual conversation topics at family reunions). You…
Read More >The Connection Between Celiac Disease And Bone Mass
Did you know that 40% of people diagnosed with celiac disease suffer from reduced bone mass, with 26% of them having full-blown osteoporosis? The main reason for this is because of nutrient deficiencies, more specifically deficiencies of calcium and vitamin D. Untreated celiac disease leads to damage of the proximal intestine (or duodenum), where these…
Read More >Gluten Intolerance and Atherosclerosis Risk
Recent research suggests that celiac disease increases your risk for developing atherosclerosis, a leading cause of heart disease. However, the same research suggests that a strict gluten-free diet appears to mitigate this risk. Discover how celiac disease increases your risk and why I believe this risk may also be greater for people with a non-celiac gluten sensitivity.
Read More >Gluten Allergy Rash
With so many unexplained skin conditions, it is easy to place the blame on gluten. This becomes even more common when a phenomenon like gluten intolerance features so many confusing layers. So with all this confusion and different terms for separate conditions, how can you figure out if you are really suffering from a gluten allergy rash or not? Read more to find some direction and clarity.
Read More >Gluten Intolerance Bloating
For some people seemingly simple foods can cause bloating. This bloating can be very uncomfortable and if it happens on a regular basis it may also be a sign of a more serious condition. Celiac disease is no simple matter and should be properly diagnosed before you continue eating foods with gluten. While bloating may seem like a small price to pay for eating your favorite sandwich, you may pay a larger price later if you aren’t careful.
Read More >Gluten Intolerance Statistics
When you look at the statistics of gluten intolerance, you may be startled to recognize how many people around you probably suffer from some degree of gluten intolerance. It’s clear that gluten sensitivity and celiac disease are widespread, but, sadly, many people who have these conditions don’t even know it. Awareness and diagnosis is improving, but as you can see from these statistics we still have a long way to go.
Read More >Celiac Disease Symptoms Too Often Go Undiagnosed
In a modern, civilized society it is remarkable and confusing how often a serious disease goes unidentified and undiagnosed by medical doctors. Around one in 100 people suffer from celiac disease symptoms, yet a vast majority of those individuals don’t even know it. Sadly, a large number of these individuals have consulted their doctors to discuss symptoms they have been experiencing, yet they leave either undiagnosed or misdiagnosed.
Read More >Gluten Intolerance Vocabulary
You are not alone if you are confused by the vocabulary used in the gluten intolerance discussion. There are over a dozen different terms used interchangeably to represent three different conditions, and most people don’t even realize that there are three distinct conditions under the gluten intolerance umbrella. Having a better understanding of the terminology can help empower you on your quest for better health.
Read More >Celiac Disease Symptoms In Adults
In many cases celiac disease symptoms in adults can be particular difficult to discern as many adults have slowly become accustomed to subtle discomforts. Among gluten sensitivity issues, celiac disease symptoms remain the most severe and consequential. Unfortunately, they are not always easy to identify or understand. And latent celiac disease may also occur, where the symptoms of celiac disease in adults occur but then fade.
Read More >Gluten Allergy Symptoms In Children
More and more children are being tested and diagnosed with some type of gluten intolerance or wheat allergy. While the problem seems to be growing, or at least the diagnosis is improving, there is a difference between a gluten allergy and celiac disease. Understanding the difference will help you and your pediatrician better help your child if he or she is suffering from symptoms of gluten intolerance.
Read More >Gluten Intolerance And Pregnancy
Gluten intolerance symptoms can impact many areas of your life including pregnancy. Studies have shown there is a correlation between unexplained infertility and celiac disease. There is also a higher rate of miscarriage in women with celiac disease. Don’t let this discourage you though. Many couples impacted by gluten intolerance have had healthy pregnancies and healthy babies. Knowing what you can do to ensure your chances of success is key.
Read More >Your Complete Gluten Free Survival Kit?
So you know you have gluten intolerance. What now? You need a comprehensive Gluten Free Survival Kit. Enjoy a fun gluten-free cookbook, a comprehensive guide, safe and unsafe ingredient lists, a meal planner and more, all with no shipping cost and a 110% money-back guarantee. Read on to understand why I believe everyone embarking on a journey to a gluten-free lifestyle should seriously consider this excellent and comprehensive survival kit.
Read More >Celiac Disease Symptoms In Children
Persevering a condition where the symptoms are triggered by a staple of the western diet is difficult for people of any age, but identifying and diagnosing celiac disease symptoms in children can be particularly difficult and troubling. While I’ve tried to place each of these in the most appropriate age group, the truth is all of these symptoms can occur at any age. For that reason, here is a more conclusive list.
Read More >Celiac Diease and Womens’ Reproductive Health
I’ve personally known women diagnosed with early menopause have their diagnosis reversed after they were diagnosed with celiac disease. I’ve also known several women who suffered from fertility problems earlier in their life and only learned the impact of celiac disease on fertility much later in their life. If you’re concerned that a gluten intolerance…
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