Ever wonder why after a Thanksgiving meal, everyone retires to the couches and holds their bloated bellies? Gluten! This is one meal that is full of it, from the gravy to the stuffing to the pies and whatever else your family likes to add to the traditional offerings. It was … [Read more...] about A gluten-free and dairy-free Thanksgiving
“Allergen-free” products may not really be allergen-free
If a product says "gluten-free," do you trust it? If it says it contains no dairy, it's okay to feed to your milk-allergic kid, right? Well, maybe not, according to some frightening information regarding products and their allergen-free status published in the Chicago … [Read more...] about “Allergen-free” products may not really be allergen-free
Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue and Gluten Intolerance
The other day I was shopping in Whole Foods when a woman asked an employee where the wheat-free bread was. The employee had no idea so I offered to help. As I led the woman to the alternative bread section she told me that she didn't feel well when she ate whole wheat, and tries … [Read more...] about Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue and Gluten Intolerance
Ask the Doc: Shingles vaccine okay for celiacs?
Q. As a recently diagnosed 62 year old female with Celiac Disease I was wondering if it is safe to take the Shingles Vaccine. I have been told that it was not safe for those with autoimmune diseases. I have thyroid disease as well. Thank you for your help. A. Actually, … [Read more...] about Ask the Doc: Shingles vaccine okay for celiacs?
Suffer from Migraine Headaches?
"Look at the underlying causes!" says a reader named Annie who is sharing her story of years of symptoms and finally a diagnosis that has changed her life. (If you would like to submit a story to Your Stories please email me.) Annie, 28 years old, writes: Since I was six … [Read more...] about Suffer from Migraine Headaches?
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