When I think of the holidays, I think of See's Candies. Every year at our big family gathering, we open the boxes of assorted chocolates and pass them around during the gift-opening frenzy. When I was little I was guilty of taking a bite of one, and if I didn't like it, putting … [Read more...] about See’s Candies Allergy Information
Celiac Disease & Gluten Intolerance
Ask the Doc: Can IgA level affect celiac testing?
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?
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?
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?
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