Vitiligo and celiac disease is a topic I have been meaning to write about for a while now. I have both, and believe there is a connection between vitiligo and gluten intolerance. I have found out more on this topic from the readers of this blog than any other source out there, … [Read more...] about Vitiligo and gluten intolerance
Celiac Disease & Gluten Intolerance
Ask the Doc: Positive biopsy but negative blood tests
Q. I suffered my whole entire life with intestinal issues (I am 46). I have been gluten free for over 3 years now, I went in for an upper GI (for gerd) and I had him test me for celiac disease, it came back positive (I had blunted villi). I then went for blood work and all came … [Read more...] about Ask the Doc: Positive biopsy but negative blood tests
A brief history of wheat and why it is making us sick
My grandmother just turned 98 years old. 98! She is amazing, still remembering intricate details about her life. She can still converse on any topic from the state of education to how many times Lance Armstrong has won the Tour de France. She's also totally up on the whole … [Read more...] about A brief history of wheat and why it is making us sick
Happy Birthday to my girls and Aloha! gluten-free cakes
This year's double birthday party featured a Hawaiian theme. We went to Hawaii on vacation this summer and my girls fell in love with a hula dancer we saw. (I also encouraged the Hawaii idea so I could re-use the fish decorations I have used the last two years! I am running out … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday to my girls and Aloha! gluten-free cakes
Ask the Doc: Are there different levels of celiac disease?
Q. I was just recently diagnosed with celiac disease after a positive biopsy last week. I don't get real sick, other than bloating and gassy. Those were my only symptoms. My question is, are there different levels of celiac disease. If I go to a restaurant and ask for gluten … [Read more...] about Ask the Doc: Are there different levels of celiac disease?
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