There has been an increase in adverse reactions to wheat and gluten. I find this chart to be a very helpful visual to explain the spectrum of wheat and gluten-related disorders in general, along with the corresponding definitions (which I have abbreviated) below. There are many, … [Read more...] about Gluten-Related Disorders — A Visual
Celiac Disease & Gluten Intolerance
Increased rates of pregnancy complications in women with celiac disease
I have always felt lucky that I began a gluten-free diet two years before I became pregnant with my children. Although it wasn't easy for me to get pregnant, by the time I did, my body had healed significantly from the effects of gluten that could have led to serious … [Read more...] about Increased rates of pregnancy complications in women with celiac disease
Gluten-free diet leads to remission of fibromyalgia in new study
In 2008, I wrote a post theorizing the connection between fibromyalgia and gluten. At that time I could find no published medical evidence of this connection, but comments from readers (over 200 of them) confirmed my belief, that many people with a diagnosis of fibromyalgia (FM) … [Read more...] about Gluten-free diet leads to remission of fibromyalgia in new study
The Taylor Family Foundation – amazing what they do for special needs kids!
I am proud to say that I know Elaine Taylor. Elaine is warm and kind, and has celiac disease like me. I met her through various gluten-free groups and events because she runs Camp Celiac, a camp for kids who must live gluten-free. You see, kids who must be on a special diet often … [Read more...] about The Taylor Family Foundation – amazing what they do for special needs kids!
Gluten and skin diseases
The association between celiac disease and the skin condition Dermatitis Herpetiformis has been understood for quite some time, but a newly published article outlines the associations between gluten and other skin manifestations. The article "Celiac Disease and Dermatologic … [Read more...] about Gluten and skin diseases
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