I have good bones. In fact, I have never broken a single one (knock knock knock on wood). Somehow my untreated celiac disease decided to take out its anger on other parts of me, but left my bones strong and healthy. Some people's bones, however, are weakened by the effects of … [Read more...] about Gluten and bone health
Celiac Disease & Gluten Intolerance
Ask the Doc: When should I test my baby for celiac disease?
Q. When my husband was 17 he was diagnosed with Celiac Disease and then just 2 weeks ago his father was diagnosed as well. I know there is a good chance our 14 weeks old baby girl could possibly have it as well, however, I don't know when we need to get her tested. At three weeks … [Read more...] about Ask the Doc: When should I test my baby for celiac disease?
My Starbucks Idea: gluten-free food
Yes, it was my idea that Starbucks should carry gluten-free foods... mine and a thousand other people's! I'm sure that every gluten-intolerant person has gone into a Starbucks and thought, "they should have gluten-free stuff here -- they would get so much business!" Well, … [Read more...] about My Starbucks Idea: gluten-free food
A story about me and my asthma
It is 1992 and I am on a train heading from the south of Spain to Madrid, where I am living and studying for the semester. I have just spent 5 days in Morocco, eating cous-cous, drinking mint tea and staying in beautiful mosaic hotel rooms. I am 21 years old and I am having … [Read more...] about A story about me and my asthma
Is a biopsy always necessary to diagnose celiac disease?
Performing an intestinal biopsy is still considered the "gold standard" for diagnosing celiac disease, meaning that one usually does not get an official diagnosis of celiac disease unless they have a tube put down their throats and bits of their intestines removed and analyzed. … [Read more...] about Is a biopsy always necessary to diagnose celiac disease?
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