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Gluten Free but not Wheat Free? It is well known in the gluten free community that wheat free does not always mean gluten free. However, it is not as well known that gluten free does not always mean wheat free. Recently, we have discovered several products labeled gluten free that contain wheat. After finding these […]
We live in America and gluten is everywhere! Below are just a few of the places gluten can hide… Your Significant Other: Can you get gluten contaminated from kissing someone? The answer is yes. When my husband reaches over for a kiss… I always have to stop and ask him; do you have gluten mouth?
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Say Goodbye To Your Gluten Filled Makeup Bag Do you really need to worry about health and beauty products such as shampoo and hair spray? How about mascara and eyeshadow? Do these products even contain wheat, barley, rye or oatmeal? The simple answer is ‘yes’ most cosmetic products do contain some form of gluten and
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Eating gluten free can sometimes be a challenge during the holiday season. From mother-in-laws to failed recipe attempts many people find themselves overwhelmed and often dreading their gluten free holidays. I don’t believe that food intolerances should stand in your way of a successful celebration. Here are a few tips to stay healthy, happy, and
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Depending on the study, the prevalence of celiac disease in children with Downs syndrome is estimated to be as high as 4-17%, compared with just 1% in the general population. Autoimmune conditions are much more common in DS, celiac disease included. However, the cause for this is still unknown. DS is caused by an extra
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A book titled The Gluten Effect makes a few interesting points. In one study of 123 patients with fibromyalgia, 73% were suffering from IBS. While 2% of the population has fibromyalgia, 9% of patients with celiac disease have the condition, much higher than the normal population. This link actually argues that fibromyalgia is NOT associated
The gluten free diet can seem overwhelming at first, but with some practice and some simple first steps, you will be on your way to a healthier life. As you start to feel better with your new lifestyle, you will see that the gluten free diet really does become easier with time. Avoid all gluten
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Myth: Children “grow out” of celiac disease. Fact: Celiac disease is chronic. If you have ever been diagnosed with celiac disease, you will need to avoid all gluten for life. Myth: You can be “cured” of celiac disease and eat gluten again. Fact: Celiac disease is chronic and cannot be cured, despite what a physician,
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Of course, there is an easier way to test whether you are sensitive to gluten. Going on a completely gluten free/casein free diet for at least six weeks. Casein is the protein found in dairy. It is similar to gluten and has been found to cause an adverse reaction in those who already have villous