Gluten Free Diet

  • Gluten Contamination Elimination Diet

    Gluten is everywhere. It can sneak into someone’s diet in places nobody would even consider. The most unusual place I found gluten was plain vanilla ice cream. Once while at the beach, my in-laws wanted to treat the family to… Continue reading

    Gluten Contamination Elimination Diet
  • SIBO and Celiac

    Small Intestinal Bacteria Overgrowth or SIBO is a common issue for those with and without celiac disease. What is SIBO and what does the science say about SIBO and celiac disease? Let’s look! Continue reading

    SIBO and Celiac
  • I’m Back!

    I took a break, but now I’m back. Continue reading

    I’m Back!
  • Summer and Malt Beverages

    It’s finally summer and it’s hot. Before diagnosis, I would have pulled out a cold BudLight and enjoyed it! Now, there are a variety of spiked seltzers, wine in a can, and a variety of other canned beverages appropriate for… Continue reading

    Summer and Malt Beverages
  • Best Laid Plans

    I make plans. I may not always achieve my plans, but I always am thinking about what comes next. Yesterday and today, I’ve been a mess. This pandemic and my inability to really take a break has been wearing on… Continue reading

    Best Laid Plans
  • Mast Cells and Celiac – Part 1: The Immune System

    Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Mastocytosis are big topics. How these diseases relate to celiac disease is a big, complex interaction. In order to get to specifically how mast cells work, I think I need a basic understanding of some… Continue reading

    Mast Cells and Celiac – Part 1: The Immune System
  • The List

    I asked and you delivered. I had writers block at the end of last week and have a slew of topics to discuss over the next few weeks. A few of them are quick and easy answers. Others will require… Continue reading

    The List
  • Pop Quiz

    I always feel like going to the Gastroenterologist is like a pop quiz. I wonder if I ate gluten free enough to ensure my follow up celiac tests are normal. Always hope that there is no damage in the small… Continue reading

    Pop Quiz
  • Yuck…

    Today is prep day. All day. I’m not happy about it but I am happy about what we may learn. I have a repeat colonoscopy and endoscopy tomorrow. Continue reading

    Yuck…
  • Not everyone understands….

    The world doesn’t understand what gluten is. They don’t understand cross contamination. They just don’t get it. And we shouldn’t expect them to understand. Continue reading

    Not everyone understands….