gluten intolerance
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The Unexpected Role of Hookworms in Celiac Disease Trials
Australia conducted two clinical trials using human hookworms to treat celiac disease, involving 70 adult volunteers. While some participants reported fewer symptoms, the hookworms thrived, and villous damage persisted. Ultimately, this approach proved ineffective, leaving a gluten-free lifestyle as the… Continue reading
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Celiac Disease: Impacts on Life and Legal Protections
Why get diagnosed? Because celiac disease doesn’t just affect your health. Sometimes… It affects your job.Your school.Your travel.Your training.Your housing.Your access to safe food.Your legal protections. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease. And in the United States… Celiac disease is… Continue reading
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Happy Gluten Free Mother’s Day
To all the gluten-free mothers out there… Whether you are protecting your own health…or protecting the health of your child… We see you.And today…we honor you. We honor the daily fight against cross-contact. We honor the ingredient labels read for… Continue reading
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Celiac Disease: More Than Just Digestive Issues
Celiac disease lurks. It doesn’t always show up as stomach pain, diarrhea, bloating, or weight loss. In fact… Celiac disease has been linked to more than 200 possible symptoms. That makes it one of the most misunderstood—and often overlooked—autoimmune diseases… Continue reading
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Iron Deficiency Anemia and Celiac Disease: The Hidden Connection
Iron deficiency anemia can be a key sign of celiac disease, often overlooked in favor of more common symptoms like bloating or weight loss. Studies indicate that up to 80% of people with unexplained iron deficiency may have undiagnosed celiac.… Continue reading
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Celiac Disease Diagnosis: Understanding the No-Biopsy Approach
Celiac disease diagnosis typically requires positive blood tests and an endoscopic biopsy. However, a “triple positive” or “no-biopsy” diagnosis is emerging for some children, utilizing specific blood test criteria while they continue gluten consumption. This method has gained recognition in… 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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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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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
