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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.

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.

Gluten Allergy Definition

The term gluten allergy is deceptive and somewhat meaningless, but I will try to provide a gluten allergy definition that will help people better understand the conditions typically related to this term. If you are familiar with my approach or my site you may know I have a problem with a couple of terms used when referring to this sensitive and complicated issue.

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Gluten Intolerance In Children

Sadly, many parents are not even aware that their child has gluten intolerance until the symptoms become more noticeable and severe. If gluten intolerance in children isn’t treated, it can turn serious and cause more stressful symptoms during adolescence and into adulthood. The symptoms are not always easy to diagnose so it is important to be vigilant and watch for all of these symptoms.

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Dermatitis Herpetiformis

Dermatitis herpetiformis symptoms can include patches of small red or pink blisters and itching on certain areas of skin. DH is one of the more tangible and visible of the possible gluten intolerance symptoms, but there can be other causes of this skin condition. To determine if gluten intolerance is the cause of your outbreaks consider getting tested for gluten intolerance. Luckily there are some effective treatment options available.

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Herbal Remedies for Constipation

Using herbal remedies for constipation can be an effective solution to your discomfort and they may be a preferred option to an over-the-counter laxative, however it is still important to understand what is causing the constipation if it is occurring on a regular basis. That said here are some of the most common and effective herbs or herbal blends used to help relieve constipation.

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Children With Celiac Disease

We need to increase awareness and understanding of children with Celiac Disease, especially in public environments like their schools. My sister works in a child care facility, and one of the more disturbing trends I hear about is how so many employees and parents of non-Celiac children don’t appreciate the severity of Celiac Disease symptoms. It is almost as if children with Celiac Disease are a bother to them.

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Celiac Depression

Celiac disease can create such a significant change in the biology of the body it’s only natural to question the full effects of these changes, including the psychological effects. Is there a relationship between gluten intolerance and depression? There have been a numbers of studies on this very subject. One of the factors these studies considered is whether or not a gluten-free diet seems to help.

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Celiac Disease Constipation

Among the most common gluten intolerance symptoms is either diarrhea or constipation along with gas and bloating. Besides being uncomfortable celiac disease constipation isn’t a healthy condition to have for too long. Knowing how to treat this constipation by following a proper diet and eating more of the best foods for constipation can give you a great deal of relief and improve your health.

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Does Early Vitamin D Deficiency and Intestinal Flora Cause Celiac Disease?

While the only medically accepted treatment for celiac disease is to follow a strict gluten-free diet, new research suggests there are a variety of origins of this condition. Because of this it is important to consider additional or supplemental ways to help treat this condition, and to help rebuild a body damaged by years of consuming gluten.

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