
Enjoying the Holidays Gluten Free
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...

Gluten Free Primer
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...

Myths and Misconceptions
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...

The Stool Test
Dr. Kenneth Fine at Enterolab has developed a stool test to measure gluten sensitivity. This test requires collecting a stool specimen from the comfort of...

Genetic Testing
Genetic testing for celiac disease is available at such places as Prometheus Laboratories, Enterolab, and Kimball Genetics. There are two genes currently associated with celiac...

Serological Tests
Serological tests can provide an effective first step for celiac disease. These tests typically look for three antibodies that are common in celiac disease: Anti-tissue...

Small Bowel Biopsy, a Tarnished Silver Test
If a positive serological test results, it is current practice that an intestinal biopsy must be done in order to determine intestinal damage. This “gold...

The Problem with Testing for Celiac Disease
There are several testing options available in order to determine whether you DO have celiac disease, yet we still lack an accurate test that will...