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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

  • Managing Persistent Symptoms of Celiac Disease

    Introduction: Celiac disease is a chronic autoimmune condition that can make everyday life challenging, especially when it comes to avoiding gluten. For years, I’ve managed my celiac disease with careful attention to what I eat and how I feel after… Continue reading

  • Common Misconceptions About Celiac Disease (and the Truth You Need to Know)

    If you have celiac disease, you’ve probably seen the same misinformation floating around social media. Misconceptions can be frustrating. It doesn’t matter if they’re about how gluten affects the body or what constitutes a true gluten reaction. The frustration is… Continue reading

  • Easy & Delicious Gluten Free Recipes

    What I’ve Been Eating Lately: Quick & Tasty Recipes You’ll Love I don’t typically post many recipes, as I think it’s well-covered territory. However, after mentioning a crockpot meal recently, I got a few requests, so I thought I’d share… Continue reading

  • Celiac Disease: More Than Just a Gluten-Free Diet

    I’ve lived with celiac disease for over 12 years, and during that time, I’ve faced several challenges. While celiac disease is undeniably tough, I’ve encountered a few experiences that, in my opinion, were worse. Here’s a glimpse of those moments:… Continue reading

  • The Truth About Gluten Reduction Supplements

    GlutenEase, GluteGone, Pure Encapsulations Gluten/Diary Digest, etc. are all commercially available supplements that claim to digest gluten. Guess what, they don’t. A study in 2019 looked at nine gluten degrading supplements.  Researchers placed some gluten in a Petri dish. They… Continue reading

  • Celiac Disease and Amlitelimab: What You Should Know

    Another day, another bit about a drug in clinical trials.  Today we are talking about Amlitelimab. Amlitelimab is currently in Phase 2a/2b clinical trials for celiac disease. It is a monoclonal antibody.  They are also evaluating this drug for other… Continue reading

  • Origin of the 20ppm Gluten Standard Explained

    Where did the 20ppm standard for gluten contamination come from?  Did you ever think about how that standard came into being? Well, let me tell you a tale! In 2008, a research team began an investigation. They wanted to find… Continue reading

  • Essential Guide to a Gluten Free Diet Transition

    When moving from a gluten filled diet to a gluten free diet, I think this is where you should start. First off, don’t buy a whole bunch of gluten free flours, breads, or sauces. They are very expensive and you… Continue reading

  • Can Ritlecitinib Help Celiac Disease? Latest Research Insights

    Litfulo (Ritlecitinib) is a drug approved for severe alopecia areata and was approved in January 2023.  But this is a drug they accidentally found may actually help Celiac patients….let’s discuss. A patient with celiac disease began taking Tofactinib for their… Continue reading

  • Making the Case to Join a Celiac Clinical Trial

    There are several clinical trials going on. ALV003 and Latiglutenase are designed to break down gluten before it can cause damage in the small intestine. Larazotide Acetate is designed to mitigate symptoms from gluten ingestion. TAK-101 and VTP-1000 are designed… Continue reading