Q. I have had polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) for several years and luckily, though various fertility treatments, was able to conceive and give birth to two beautiful boys (ages 5 and 2). Since my youngest was born via C-section, I had been having abdominal pain, cramping, … [Read more...] about Ask the Doc: Celiac, endometriosis and PCOS
Celiac Disease & Gluten Intolerance
Restless Leg Syndrome could be due to Celiac Disease
I wrote an article a while ago about the connection between gluten and sleep disturbance, including restless leg syndrome. A new study published this month in the medical journal Sleep Medicine confirms the connection between restless leg syndrome and celiac disease. What is … [Read more...] about Restless Leg Syndrome could be due to Celiac Disease
Celebrities and the Cleanse Diet
I'm not sure what it is about celebrities and cleansing but it has become quite fashionable to "detox." Celebs are doing everything from the Lemonade Diet to the Maple Syrup Diet to the Cayenne Pepper Diet. Recently, 2 major stars prescribed eliminating gluten as part of their … [Read more...] about Celebrities and the Cleanse Diet
Does chicken broth contain gluten, milk, soy? Yes.
Over the holidays I was at a friend's house, snooping in the pantry, when I decided to pick up a can of that good old-fashioned red-labeled Campbell's Chicken Broth. I knew it was not gluten-free, but I couldn't remember the exact details, so I turned it over to read the … [Read more...] about Does chicken broth contain gluten, milk, soy? Yes.
Ask the Doc: Can celiac cause other food allergies?
Q. I had my gall bladder removed just over a year ago and then went through a series of tests because I wasn't feeling better after the surgery. After much pushing on my part, I had the blood test done for Celiac and tested positive on one of the antibodies. My doctor sent me to … [Read more...] about Ask the Doc: Can celiac cause other food allergies?
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