Q. Is it common for kids (my son is 2.5) to have false negatives? How much does his IgA level affect the testing? My son has never had growth issues, is it still possible for his symptoms to be caused by Celiac? Can Celiac be jump started by rota-virus? Can the testing be … [Read more...] about Ask the Doc: Can IgA level affect celiac testing?
Gluten-free gingerbread house recipe (dairy, soy and egg-free too!)
I know many of you are searching for a way to make a gingerbread house that is gluten-free. Well, I have to admit I have never done it, mainly because my kids haven't been old enough to make it worth all the effort. But this year, I may actually attempt it. (UPDATE: I did it -- … [Read more...] about Gluten-free gingerbread house recipe (dairy, soy and egg-free too!)
Finally, a gluten-free granola with oats
I have been hoping for a while that someone would make a granola using uncontaminated gluten-free oats. You know, a "real" granola for gluten-free people! Well, someone finally has -- Jake Bakes, a dedicated allergy friendly bakery in northern New Jersey, is using certified … [Read more...] about Finally, a gluten-free granola with oats
Is the gluten-free diet torture?
I am extremely annoyed by a recent article in Newsweek online where Dr. Peter Green, director of the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University, is quoted as saying, "I don't think people should torture their children unnecessarily," referring to people who put their children … [Read more...] about Is the gluten-free diet torture?
Tree-nut allergy questions (coconut? palm oil?)
Tree-nut allergy confusion? Hope this helps... Is coconut considered a tree nut? There is conflicting information on whether coconut must be avoided by people who are allergic to tree nuts. Coconut has not in the past been considered a tree nut, but in 2006, the FDA … [Read more...] about Tree-nut allergy questions (coconut? palm oil?)
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