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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

  • 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.

  • The Unexpected Role of Hookworms in Celiac Disease Trials

    Australia conducted two clinical trials using human hookworms to treat celiac disease, involving 70 adult volunteers. While some participants reported fewer symptoms, the hookworms thrived, and villous damage persisted. Ultimately, this approach proved ineffective, leaving a gluten-free lifestyle as the… Continue reading

    Infographic: Australia tried hookworms to treat celiac disease; some symptoms improved, damage persisted.

  • Celiac Disease: Impacts on Life and Legal Protections

    Why get diagnosed? Because celiac disease doesn’t just affect your health. Sometimes… It affects your job.Your school.Your travel.Your training.Your housing.Your access to safe food.Your legal protections. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease. And in the United States… Celiac disease is… Continue reading

    Banner stating: 'Celiac disease is protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act' with 'Celiac Disease Awareness Month' text and Fat Celiac logo on the right.

  • Celiac Disease Explained: Symptoms Beyond Digestion

    Celiac disease, often mistaken for a mere digestive issue, is an autoimmune disorder that damages the small intestine’s villi, which are crucial for nutrient absorption. This can lead to severe symptoms beyond stomach problems, including anemia, osteoporosis, fatigue, brain fog,… Continue reading

    Infographic: celiac disease damages the small intestine—villi flatten, lymphocytes rise, crypts deepen; nutrient absorption impaired.

  • Celiac Disease Follow-Up: Why Patients Are Left in the Dark

    The Celiac Disease Foundation reveals that many celiac patients lack necessary follow-up endoscopies, primarily due to a lack of communication. Patients are often left without post-diagnosis plans or support. This raises concerns about medical professionals’ awareness and the adequacy of… Continue reading

    Celiac Disease Foundation study warning that more than 66% of celiac patients don’t get follow-up endoscopy; caption reads 'Nobody told me to…' with a poop emoji; Fat Celiac logo in the corner.

  • Happy Gluten Free Mother’s Day

    To all the gluten-free mothers out there… Whether you are protecting your own health…or protecting the health of your child… We see you.And today…we honor you. We honor the daily fight against cross-contact. We honor the ingredient labels read for… Continue reading

    Colorful Mother's Day graphic with pink background, flowers framing a white rounded card that reads "Happy Gluten Free Mother's Day".

  • Celiac Disease: More Than Just Digestive Issues

    Celiac disease lurks. It doesn’t always show up as stomach pain, diarrhea, bloating, or weight loss. In fact… Celiac disease has been linked to more than 200 possible symptoms. That makes it one of the most misunderstood—and often overlooked—autoimmune diseases… Continue reading

    Infographic about undiagnosed celiac disease: a person clutching the stomach with pain, highlighting it’s more than stomach issues and listing associated health risks.

  • Iron Deficiency Anemia and Celiac Disease: The Hidden Connection

    Iron deficiency anemia can be a key sign of celiac disease, often overlooked in favor of more common symptoms like bloating or weight loss. Studies indicate that up to 80% of people with unexplained iron deficiency may have undiagnosed celiac.… Continue reading

    Poster for Celiac Disease Awareness Month: says about 1 in 20 people with unexplained iron deficiency anemia may have undiagnosed celiac disease; Fat Celiac logo in corner.