There is controversy about whether or not a gluten-free and casein-free diet can "cure" autism. My personal opinion is that anyone who has a child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder should try the diet. I am not saying it will be easy -- but what if your child's condition … [Read more...] about Could some cases of autism really be celiac disease?
Celiac Disease & Gluten Intolerance
Ask the Doc: Can I have celiac disease if I don’t have the celiac genes?
Q. I just had a blood test to test for genetic predisposition to celiac because my mother is a celiac and I have a lot of the same symptoms. It came back negative and I am just wondering if it is possible to still have it. My doctor has completely ruled it out based on the test. … [Read more...] about Ask the Doc: Can I have celiac disease if I don’t have the celiac genes?
Thanksgiving gluten-free and food allergy tips
Are you ready to navigate Thanksgiving with celiac disease, gluten intolerance or food allergies? Need some help? Here are some tips about those traditional Thanksgiving dishes to help you get through this food-centered holiday! THE TURKEY Turkey by itself is naturally … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving gluten-free and food allergy tips
Ask the Doc: Is working in a bakery bad for celiac?
Q. I am a bakery manager. Last month I tested positive on the celiac blood tests. My father has been diagnosed with celiac, has both genes associated with the disease, as well as lactose and soy allergies now. I have had diarrhea for about a year and a half. My CBC didn't show … [Read more...] about Ask the Doc: Is working in a bakery bad for celiac?
Gluten-Free Love at the food blogger conference
Last Saturday I went to a food blogger conference, called BlogHer Food, in San Francisco. This is a niche group to say the least - first you have bloggers, then food bloggers. But even more of niche? Gluten-free food bloggers! Yes, we were there in force (all 10 of us!) I … [Read more...] about Gluten-Free Love at the food blogger conference
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