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Celiac Disease and Perfection
Living with celiac disease demands relentless vigilance and can feel exhausting. Continue reading
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The Ketchup Trick
If you have celiac, you already know this moment. You’re at a gluten free-ish restaurant. Not dedicated.Not fully safe.But they’ve got gluten free buns… maybe a separate fryer… so you take the chance. You order carefully. Gluten free bun.Ask the… Continue reading
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Celiac Disease Diagnosis is Backwards
To prove you have celiac disease, you often have to do the very thing that is damaging your body: Eat gluten. That sounds backwards, because most of the time when something hurts us, the solution is simple — stop doing… Continue reading
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Thank you to Clinical Trial Participants
Clinical trials are challenging, physically and emotionally draining, yet essential for celiac disease progress. Volunteers face uncertainty and toll, but their efforts lead to valuable science. Thank you to those who participate. Continue reading
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Can Scientists Create “Lactaid for Gluten”?
Enzyme therapies for celiac disease target gluten breakdown before immune response. By breaking gluten into smaller, digestible fragments, scientists hope to minimize exposure-induced damage. Despite challenges, this strategy offers potential for safer gluten management. Continue reading
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Activated Charcoal & Celiac Disease
Activated charcoal may help with bloating and gas symptoms, but it doesn’t remove gluten from your system. Its porous structure traps molecules, but gluten proteins are too large to bind effectively. Always consult a doctor before using it regularly. Continue reading
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When a Teen with Celiac Starts Testing their Diet
Navigating celiac disease together: a family’s commitment to health and wellness. Continue reading
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Science Wednesday: What Actually Happens When Someone With Celiac Eats Gluten?
When gluten fragments evade digestion and cross intestinal barriers, they become targets for the immune system in celiac disease sufferers. TG2 enzymes modify these fragments, and genetic markers like HLA-DQ2 and DQ8 trigger an inflammatory response, turning harmless food into… Continue reading
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Why your Gluten Free Comfort Food Strategy Matters.
When you’re sick, your ability to function drops, and you crave comfort food that’s safe and familiar. My go-to gluten-free tomato soup is simple yet satisfying, offering a comforting meal without the hassle of gluten-free products. Prepare a few comforting… Continue reading
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Navigating the Grocery Store – The Celiac Way
Simplify your gluten-free shopping with this easy system: start by seeking Certified Gluten-Free labels, then evaluate trusted brands or smaller companies you know. Pay close attention to ingredient lists for hidden risks like barley and soy sauce, and steer clear… Continue reading
