Because we don’t yet know what triggers someone genetically predisposed to celiac disease to actually manifest the disease, I’m fascinated with any study that tries to isolate the different potential variables involved. A study conducted by the Massachusetts General Hospital for Children and published in the Journal of Pediatrics suggests that children born in the…
Read More >When Smelly Farts Are Healthy Farts
Occasionally we have to take a break from all the serious consequences of gluten intolerance. Today you discover when smelly farts are healthy farts. While flatulence is both the butt of many jokes (pun fully intended) and the source of both physical and social discomfort, it can also indicate good health.
Read More >Antibiotics Increase Risk of Celiac Disease?
In an earlier post I discussed research indicating that multiple infant infections increase the risk of celiac disease. In short, the more infections an infant has, the greater its risk for developing celiac disease. At the time I suggested this may be a result of the antibiotics administered to treat the infections, because antibiotics change…
Read More >The Possible Future of Probiotics and Gluten Intolerance
Could gut bacteria explain why celiac disease manifests itself in some genetically predisposed people but not in others? Could we develop an effective treatment for celiac disease using probiotics? Recent research suggests the microbiome in the human digestive tract may illuminate the celiac disease trigger. It may also illuminate an effective treatment. Read on to learn more.
Read More >Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
We all have bacteria in our intestines. However, we have much more bacteria in our colon, or large intestine, than we have in our small intestine. If the small intestine develops a similar amount and type of bacteria as the colon, this can lead to several potentially serious problems. When this happens, it is called…
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 >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.
Read More >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.
Read More >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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