celiac awareness
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They pulled me for my own safety
Celiac disease is a battle no one prepares for. Once I believed a drug trial would cure me, but my body rebelled, leading me to the ER. It wasn’t the drug; it was gluten’s truth hitting harder than ever. I… Continue reading
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Pooping immediately after eating?
Feeling a rush after meals? It’s normal! The Gastrocolic Reflex helps your body push food through after eating, clearing space for more. While this reflex ensures digestion takes 6-48 hours, sudden symptoms like bloating or chronic diarrhea might need a… Continue reading
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Where is your gluten-free red line?
Managing celiac disease involves navigating a gluten-filled world while ensuring remission through strict adherence to a gluten-free diet. Awareness of intermittent gluten exposure and understanding blood tests limitations is crucial. Social interactions with gluten-containing foods or Continue reading
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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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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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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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Living Gluten Free = Lots of Detective Work
Celiac disease transforms you into a full-time label reader and part-time scientist. It’s not about giving up bread; it’s about carrying the mental load of being the sole decision-maker for your health every day. Continue reading
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A love note to the long suffering significant others
Pre-Valentines love letter to the long suffering partners of people with celiac disease! Continue reading
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Half-Truths and Whole Problems: The Trouble with Celiac Disease Diagnosis
Many people are misinformed about how celiac disease is diagnosed. From misunderstood “gold standards” to partial truths on social media, this post breaks down what the science actually says about TTG IgA, EMA, Marsh scores, and why accurate testing matters. Continue reading
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The Top 10 Things I’ve Learned About Celiac
Mass screening studies are uncovering thousands of undiagnosed celiac patients — many without “typical” symptoms. Learn how the image of the celiac patient is shifting, why emotional and mental health support is essential, and why awareness from gluten-free fad dieting… Continue reading
