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What We Have and What We Need In Celiac Disease
Celiac disease research is moving at both lightning speed—and painfully slowly. After nearly eight years of writing this blog, I can confidently say: a lot has changed, and yet so much hasn’t. Continue reading
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New Approaches in Celiac Research – Why Low-Level Exposure is Essential in Clinical Trials
For those living with celiac disease, the only currently approved treatment is a strict gluten-free diet. While this approach helps manage symptoms and heal the gut, it’s far from a cure. That’s why researchers continue to explore new drug treatments, many of which are… Continue reading
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Thiriving in the Gray – Finding a Balance in the Gluten Free Diet
Living in the Gray with Celiac Disease Very rarely are things in stark contrast or clearly black and white—this is especially true in celiac disease. We live in the gray. Knowingly consuming gluten is absolutely off-limits after a celiac diagnosis. Eating… Continue reading
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Gluten is highly pervasive in the Western diet….duh!
“Gluten is highly pervasive in the Western diet and environment and can be found in unexpected places, such as medications or dietary supplements. [….] Furthermore, as gluten is so widely present in the food industry, a GFD may lead to… Continue reading
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Social Events with Celiac – Graceful Gluten Free Living
Dining Out with Celiac Disease: Handling Awkward Moments with Grace Living with celiac disease means making thoughtful decisions around food—especially in social settings. It’s not about avoiding these situations, but learning to navigate them with style, clarity, and grace. Let… Continue reading
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
