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Trusted Resource for Celiac Disease.

Welcome to this page. A real person writes this blog about celiac disease. It is about the good, the bad, and the ugly in living with celiac disease. I talk about life experiences, clinical drug trials, and living more gracefully. Sometimes, I get a bee in my bonnet to rant and rave about something in the celiac world – both good and bad. I hope you enjoy these posts and feel free to reach out!

Latest Posts

  • Celiac Disease Ignorance: A Call for Awareness

    The author expresses frustration over societal reactions to comedian Robby Hoffman’s ignorant remarks about celiac disease, asserting that the lack of effective treatments and widespread misinformation are far more troubling. They emphasize the need for better diagnosis practices and urge… Continue reading

    Infographic titled 'The Top 10 Things That Make Me Angry about Celiac Disease' with a subtitle and a small 'Celiac Disease Awareness Month' header plus logo in the corner.

  • The Genetic Connection to Celiac Disease

    Celiac disease is influenced by genetics, with 30–40% of the population carrying related markers, though only a small percentage actually develops the disease. It often coexists with other autoimmune disorders and varies in prevalence geographically. Personal family histories can provide… Continue reading

    Celiac Disease Awareness Month banner stating 'Genetics doesn't automatically equal diagnosis' with a DNA helix, a not-equal symbol, and a stylized intestine with a leaf badge

  • Podcast Episode: Celiac Disease Through History

    Pip: Celiac disease: the condition serious enough to disqualify you from military service, reshape wartime medicine, and still get mistaken for a dietary preference at restaurants. Mara: FatCeliac has been covering exactly that range this week — from how war… Continue reading

  • How Celiac Disease Shapes Family Life and Resilience

    Celiac disease affects not only those diagnosed but also their families, shaping shared experiences and perspectives. The author reflects on their children’s upbringing, emphasizing their awareness of the disease’s challenges and their resilience. Ultimately, the hope is that this experience… Continue reading

  • Celiac Disease: Impact on Military Readiness

    Memorial Day is a day to honor the American service members who gave their lives serving our country. I come from a military family. My grandfather served. My father served. My son has considered military service himself. It was a… Continue reading

    American flags waving in the wind with the text 'Memorial Day — Forever in Our Hearts'.

  • Celiac Humor: Upgrading Your Gluten-Free Journey

    Someone asked – “How do we upgrade to the weight loss version of celiac? I got the ‘everything swells and hurts’ beta version.” 😭 Yes, the 1.0 version of “everything swells and hurts” is currently in circulation. Version 2.0 is… Continue reading

    Left-aligned green headline asking how to upgrade to the weight‑loss version of celiac, with a quoted line about swelling and hurts; right side shows a large cartoon error window with green title bar labeled 'Error', a red X icon, and a 'system error.' message with an OK button; small 'Celiac Disease Awareness Month' text and Fat Celiac logo appear at the top.

  • Unveiling Celiac Disease: Lessons from Sweden’s Epidemic

    Celiac disease epidemics in Sweden linked to feeding practices changes. Continue reading

    Map of Sweden in blue with a yellow cross (flag colors) beside bold text about a celiac disease epidemic and awareness month; Eat Celiac logo bottom left.

  • How War Transformed Celiac Disease Understanding

    During World War II in the Netherlands, pediatrician Willem Dicke observed that children with celiac disease improved due to the scarcity of bread and wheat. This led to the breakthrough understanding that gluten triggers their symptoms, highlighting how significant medical… Continue reading

    Informational graphic for Celiac Disease Awareness Month with green text about gluten and WWII wheat shortages; a green tank appears bottom right.

  • How Bananas Were Mistakenly Seen as Celiac Cure

    Before gluten-free bread… Before food labels… Before doctors even knew what gluten was… They treated celiac disease with… 🍌 bananas. No, seriously. In the 1920s, pediatrician Sidney Haas used what became known as the banana diet to help children with… Continue reading

    Banana illustration with dancing pose and green text about gluten and celiac disease awareness month.

  • Celiac Disease: Unraveling 2,000 Years of Medical History

    Celiac disease is not new. Not “modern.” Not “something caused by processed food.” Not “everyone suddenly has it.” Nearly 2,000 years ago, Greek physician Aretaeus of Cappadocia described patients with chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss, and severe malnutrition. He… Continue reading

    Celiac Disease Awareness Month banner describing Aretaeus of Cappadociaf early description of celiac symptoms, with a classical bust on the right.