Category: Autoimmune Disorders
The Super Allergy Girl Cookbook by Lisa Lundy
Cooking without gluten and dairy and all the other most common allergens can be a daunting experience, especially when dealing with an allergic child. The Super Allergy Girl Cookbook is an empowering book full of answers to your child’s or any allergic person’s needs, including the celiac’s. This cookbook contains 132 pages of Lisa’s discoveries […]
Celiac and High Liver Enzymes
A woman asked about any relationship to her celiac disease and her fatty liver infiltration as well as low blood platelets. Here are some references to read about this as well as some advice worth looking into if this is a concern of yours. A big cause of fatty liver is thought to be fructose […]
May 2010 UPDATE Continental Airlines – Gluten Free Meals!
Continental airlines has now reversed their decision to remove the Gluten free meals and will now have Gluten Free meals May 1st on flights that offer special meals. This decision was no doubt reversed after hearing from many unsatisfied gluten free passengers, family members and groups. United Airlines has been offering gluten free meals on international flights and it does not […]
B Vitamin Supplements Recommended for Celiac Patients
One of the major health concerns regarding a gluten-free diet is increased homocysteine levels. Recently, a recent study found that by taking B vitamin supplements, celiac patients can reduce this risk. What exactly is homocysteine? Homocysteine is an amino acid in the blood. Studies have shown that too much homocysteine in the blood is […]
Gluten Sensitivity, A Common Cause of Liver Dysfunction and Disease by Dr. O
Dr. Peter Osborne ( Dr. O) has graciously offered to supply monthly, up-to-date, helpful and important information about gluten and celiac issues. Dr. O is the Clinical Director of Town Center Wellness and a Diplomate with the American Clinical Board of Nutrition. More than 200 scientific studies have linked gluten sensitivity to liver disease. In this […]
ALCAT Success
Last year, I met a man at a conference representing ALCAT (antigen leukocyte cellular antibody test), a test that measures levels of food and chemical intolerances, also known as sensitivities, and is available all over the world, in the U.S., UK, Ukraine, India, and Saudi Arabia. My husband’s success with this blood test will follow, […]
C-Sections & Celiac Disease Risks to Offspring
Ther is a lot of specualtioas to what makes celiac disease symptoms ( or hidden symptoms) “flare up” in babeies and children of all ages. This is an intersting new article released May 18th, 2010- Health Day News – Children born by cesarean section may be more likely to develop celiac disease, a chronic digestive […]
Gluten- Free Books of Annalise Roberts
Annalise Roberts is anything but new to the gluten-free and celiac scene. At this date she is involved with celiac groups, has four books, one being a second edition, teaches GF baking and produces and manages the ever-growing popular website, www.foodphilosopher.com, with her sister Dr. Claudia Pillow, co-author of her most recent book.I’ve been using […]
Avoiding Cross-Contamination: Home Cooking is Your Best Bet
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with celiac disease, it is likely you’re still adapting to a gluten-free lifestyle. It may seem overwhelming at first to a celiac patient to begin the gluten-free road to recovery, as there are many challenges to face in adjusting to your new gluten-free diet. One of these challenges is […]
Side Effects & How to Manage Them
Please go to this wonderful resourcecful site, Celiac.com and read my latest aricle on the “Side Effects of a Gluten-Free Diet and How to Manage Them”. http://www.celiac.com/articles/22117/1/Side-Effects-of-a-Gluten-Free-Diet-and-How-to-Manage-Them/Page1.html Tina Turbin
Living Healthy, Without Gluten and Dairy Part III- Sandi Star
A friend and professional to all- Sandi Star, CCN Read Part I and Part II now In Part II, we talked about the different levels of gluten intolerance; wheat allergy, intolerance, leaky gut and celiac disease. Making the transition is much easier if you take it in steps or approach it as a […]
GLEE! An Easy Guide to Gluten-Free Independence by Elizabeth Atkinson
GLEE, which stands for “gluten-free,” written by Elizabeth Atkinson, was initially sparkled by the fact that the author’s daughter, Bridgette, was heading off to college where she would have to take care of herself and her gluten-free needs in the dorm, eating on campus, and eating out off-campus. Elizabeth wanted to create a guide or […]
Treating Osteoporosis When You Have Celiac Disease
Medical researchers have noted for quite some time that osteoporosis and celiac disease commonly appear together. It’s not uncommon to find that when you have celiac disease you also have osteoporosis, or vice-versa. So how do you treat osteoporosis? When celiac patients adopt a gluten-free diet, their bone density usually improves. In addition […]
The Gluten-Free Diet: Managing Cholesterol Levels
If you’ve been diagnosed with celiac disease, you probably know all about the painful and uncomfortable physical and mental symptoms and are glad to be rid of them with a gluten-free diet. However, staying away from gluten doesn’t mean that your health and well-being are guaranteed, although fortunately you have taken a major step […]
Gluten Sensitivity:Problem or Myth-by Dr.O & his informative VIDEO!
Dr. Peter Osborne ( Dr. O) has graciously offered to supply monthly, up-to-date, helpful and important information about gluten and celiac issues. Dr. O is the Clinical Director of Town Center Wellness and a Diplomate with the American Clinical Board of Nutrition. Many people today are going on gluten free diets. You can find extensive gluten free […]
Allergen-Free Baker’s Handbook by Cybele Pascal
The number of allergy-free eaters has skyrocketed, leaving many people in dire need for foods that are not only safe but appetizing, for themselves, their loved ones, and oftentimes children. Allergen Free Baker’s Handbook offers 100 recipes which are free of the ingredients responsible for 90% of the allergens facing our society. If you’re concerned […]
Coconut Flour and Coconut Oil
You may want to consider coconut as a regular part of your diet. There are endless ways to indulge! The best way to experience the many health-giving gifts of coconut is to try virgin coconut oil. I truly believe Virgin coconut oil is one of the smartest oils you can eat. Rich in lauric acid, coconut oil contains […]
Living Healthy, Without Gluten and Dairy– Part II By Sandi Star, CCN
In Part I, you might remember the long list of symptoms associated with gluten intolerance. I also mentioned, after eliminating gluten (dairy and soy which I’ll talk about at another time) I was able to eliminate my chronic conditions such as migraines and Sjögren’s Syndrome. The key is to eliminate inflammation which is the cause […]
Planning a Gluten-Free Vacation
The key is planning ahead. Call the local health food stores where you’ll be staying well ahead of your trip and ask them about their selection of gluten-free foods. If there aren’t enough gluten-free choices, usually the store will be happy to order your favorite gluten-free foods for you. If there aren’t any […]
Life After Bread: Get Off Gluten and Reclaim Your Health by Dr. Eydi Bauer, D.C.
Dr. Eydi Bauer was finally diagnosed with celiac disease after 20 full years of experiencing intestinal problems, joint pain, fatigue, menstrual troubles, depression, and anxiety. Removing gluten from her diet immediately restored her health after troubles which had started in her mid-teens. Dr. Bauer became dedicated to helping others and is now a holistic doctor […]