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#CeliacLife

  • EPI and Celiac

    Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) and celiac disease may be common cohorts. Today we will discuss the pancreas functions, what EPI is, and what the research says about celiac and EPI. Continue reading

    EPI and Celiac
  • Been missing….

    Sorry everyone, I’ve been missing writing about celiac disease. With the election, life, a new job, and a tween that is making me crazy, I’ve been remiss in keeping up with this blog. Continue reading

    Been missing….
  • What does “Gluten free” mean?

    In my mind, gluten free means any food item free from any gluten containing ingredient. However, that probably isn’t good enough for everyone. So, the United States Food and Drug Administration clarified the definition of gluten free. Today is all… Continue reading

    What does “Gluten free” mean?
  • Boredom

    Gluten free food boredom is a real thing. Many times, those of us with food issues like to stick to the same foods because we know they are safe and we won’t get sick. I think this is both good… Continue reading

    Boredom
  • Questioning diagnosis…

    Things are going well. Rotation of celiac safe meals and restaurants are standard in the house. Grocery shopping is easy because you can real labels like a champ. Symptoms are under control. Then the doubt seems in – is the… Continue reading

    Questioning diagnosis…
  • Gluten introduction and babies

    Expecting a baby is nerve racking and exciting time. Parents can begin to introduce solid foods at 4 to 6 months. For most, this is a very exciting time. But for those with celiac, moving to solid foods can be… Continue reading

    Gluten introduction and babies
  • Controlling celiac

    The only “cure” for celiac disease is a gluten free diet. No medicine or pills can degrade the gluten to alleviate the autoimmune cascade associated with celiac disease. I think we need to talk about control rather than the gluten… Continue reading

    Controlling celiac
  • AMG 714/PRV 015

    A new clinical trial is scheduled for what was once known as AMG714. It is now Pro015 due to the licensing and funding agreement between Amgen and Provention Bio. Continue reading

    AMG 714/PRV 015
  • Wild, wild west

    For the most part, I often feel like celiac disease is the wild west. Science knows a lot about celiac disease. It is the only autoimmune disease with a known trigger – gluten. When gluten is removed from the diet,… Continue reading

    Wild, wild west
  • Celiac and the Liver

    here are over 300 symptoms of celiac disease. When untreated, celiac can affect every part of the body. The liver can be affected by celiac and you need a liver to be alive. Today, we will talk about what the… Continue reading

    Celiac and the Liver