gluten free
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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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Tropical Sprue – Celiac’s Cousin
Discover the hidden health risks: tropical sprue mimics celiac disease but demands a different approach to treatment. Learn why symptoms alone don’t define the disease. 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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Why I post…
Living with celiac disease requires constant decision-making about what’s safe and risky, often based on unreliable sources. I aim to provide you with better information, even if it challenges common beliefs. Continue reading
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Everything works….until it doesn’t
Celiac disease is a constant reminder that you’re not in control, even with all your systems in place. Continue reading
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Eat Gluten to Prove You Can’t? Weird
Why celiac diagnosis requires eating gluten—even when it makes you sick. Understanding the frustrating reality of celiac testing. Continue reading
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The quiet parts we don’t talk about….
Living with celiac disease isn’t just about avoiding gluten; it’s about facing the silent worries and doubts that linger in the background. Those unspoken fears about unexpected illnesses and reactions from others can weigh heavily, especially when considering the long-term… 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
