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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


  • Why Celiac Symptoms might return even on a strict gluten free diet

    Disclaimer: This is a personal theory, not backed by scientific evidence—just something I’ve observed and want to share. I’d love to hear your thoughts. Sometimes I wonder if celiac disease sensitivity waxes and wanes. I’m not talking about full-blown flares… Continue reading

  • New Blood Test for Celiac Disease May Eliminate the Need for Gluten Challenge

    A new study out of Australia is testing a groundbreaking method to diagnose celiac disease—without requiring patients to consume gluten. While I don’t have access to the full study, summaries are circulating widely. You can view the abstract here: Blood-based T… Continue reading

  • To the Parents of Children with Celiac Disease….

    It has to be incredibly difficult to watch your child suffer from an illness for which the only treatment is a strict gluten-free diet. You’re tasked with raising and protecting them, only to eventually send them out into a gluten-covered… Continue reading

  • Challenging Celiac Assumptions: Facts vs. Fear

    In the past few days, I’ve shared facts about celiac disease in two different groups. I made sure to be kind, respectful, and accurate. Yet, both times I was met with insults, accusations of spreading misinformation, and claims that my… Continue reading

  • I’m Tired – So Now It’s Your Turn!

    I gotta be honest—after posting every day for Celiac Awareness Month, I’m tired. A little ragged, even. Talking about celiac disease non-stop? It wears on you. So today, I’m handing the mic to you. 🌾 Gluten is still swirling around… Continue reading

  • Kissing After Gluten: New Insights for Couples

    Is It Safe to Kiss Someone After They Eat Gluten? New Research Says Yes — With One Simple Step If you or your partner lives with celiac disease, you’ve probably wondered: Is it safe to kiss someone who just ate gluten?… Continue reading

  • How to Talk to Your Doctor: A Patient’s Perspective

    Doctors are highly educated, dedicated professionals. They go through extensive schooling—four years of medical school after college, followed by years of internships and specializations. They’re smart people. But as a patient, I live in this body 24/7, and I know… Continue reading

  • What I Hope God Says at the Pearly Gates

    Living with celiac disease isn’t just a medical condition — it’s a daily test of character, willpower, and resilience. If heaven exists, I often imagine what God might say when I arrive at the pearly gates. And I hope it… Continue reading

  • Need to go Gluten free? Here’s What you Need to Know Now!

    Introduction: You’ve Just Been Diagnosed With Celiac—Now What? Your doctor called with the news:“You have Celiac disease. Start a gluten-free diet. We’ll follow up in 3–6 months.” That’s it? No guide? No support? Unfortunately, yes—this is a common experience. It… Continue reading

    Images with start here and an arrow to gluten free
  • 🌾 What Do You Wish People Knew About Celiac Disease? May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month, and it’s a time to shine a light on the reality of living with celiac disease. Whether you’ve been recently diagnosed, have been managing… Continue reading

    Sad, pink small intestine with text asking what celiac patients wish people knew