Celiac Disease. 
An autoimmune, genetic condition affecting 1/133 people in the United States.
I have suffered with symptoms that have been treated as "other" digestive conditions  since 1986. Western Medicine has wanted to mask the symptom and not test for the CAUSE of the issue.
Symptoms show up as a method the Body uses to COMMUNICATE with you that something is WRONG. 
Mainstream Medicine wants to call each symptom it’s own condition, pharmaceutical companies create drugs to treat the “conditions” that are really symptoms of a BIGGER issue.
Going to the ER 2 times in the month of February because my Primary Care doctor thought I was having a heart attack with the symptoms that I was having. I was referred to 2 Cardiologists to have EKG's, Echo Cardiograms, Treadmill Stress Test all to be told that I did indeed have heart disease and would need to go in for a Angiogram within 2 days to alleviate my chest pains. Instead of having the Angiogram that is an invasive procedure, I opted & fought to have a Coronary CT Scan that looks at the Vessels, Chambers, and Heart Function just as the Angiogram does. (Insurance does not readily pay for this procedure as they deem it Investigative, yet they will pay for an Angiogram & hospital stay). 
Low and Behold, the Coronary CT Scan showed NO SIGNS of Heart Disease and showed a Hiatal Hernia was causing all the symptoms that mimic a Heart Attack. 
Next step in my crazy journey was to the Gastroenterologist, who performed a Endoscopy. The results from that were devastating..... a Grade III Gastroesophageal Flap Valve (worst rating is a IV)and severe erosions in my esophogus. The erosions were causing the Chest Pains and NOT an Hiatal Hernia. I was prescribed Omeprazole to control the chest pain and heal the erosions.No dietary retrictions. Just medicate and go away.... can't see this doc again for 2 months due to the busy schedule he keeps. Still in PAIN.Food is my enemy.
I finally found a practitioner that would get to the root of the problem, blood work was finally done and GUESS WHAT?! I have Celiac's Disease. The Celiac's Disease led to the Grade III Gastroesophageal Flap Valve and the Esophagus Erosions. Celiac's Disease is an Auto Immune Disease that the body thinks it is under attack when fed Gluten, Wheat, Barley and Rye. Interestingly, the Omeprazole prescribed by the Gastro Doc has GLUTEN in it. WHAT????
Back to my symptoms...... dealing with them for almost 30 years and Western Medicine "doesn't know how to treat it, without medicines". I kept the doctors schedules full with all the appointments I had to try and feel better. Naturopathic medicine focuses on holistic, proactive prevention and comprehensive diagnosis and treatment. Naturopathic physicians help facilitate the body’s inherent ability to restore and maintain optimal health. It is the naturopathic physician’s role to identify and remove barriers to good health by helping to create a healing internal and external environment.
So very thankful to finally know what is the cause of all my issues.

Celiac Symptoms

There are more than 300 symptoms of celiac disease, and some people may experience no symptoms at all. Learn about the varying symptoms and how different people are affected.
Here is a partial list:
Symptoms:
  • General: 
    • Fatigue
    • Generalized ill feeling
    • Frequent colds & illnesses
    • Anemia, usually resulting from iron deficiency
    • Reduced functioning of the spleen (hyposplenism
    • Loss of bone density(osteoporosis) or softening of bone (osteomalacia)
    • Damage to dental enamel
  • Neurologic: 
    • Headaches and fatigue
    • Numbness/Tingling
    • Memory/Concentration Problems (Brain Fog)
    • Nervous system injury, including numbness and tingling in the feet and hands
    • Possible problems with balance
  • Gastrointestinal:  
    • Acid reflux and heartburn
    • Diarrhea
    • Constipation
    • Pain
    • Bloating
    • Gas
    • Cramps
    • Vague non-specific abdominal complaints
  • Hormonal:
    • PMS
    • Alteration in menstrual cycles
    • Correlated with thyroid disorders
    • Infertility
  • Musculoskeletal: 
    • Muscular Pain
    • Knots ( Fibromyalgia like symptoms)
    • Back pain
    • Joint pain
  • Skin: 
    • Nonspecific rash
      Celiac Disease. 
      An autoimmune, genetic condition affecting 1/133 people in the United States.
      I have suffered with symptoms that have been treated as "other" digestive conditions  since 1986. Western Medicine has wanted to mask the symptom and not test for the CAUSE of the issue.
      Symptoms show up as a method the Body uses to COMMUNICATE with you that something is WRONG. 
      Mainstream Medicine wants to call each symptom it’s own condition, pharmaceutical companies create drugs to treat the “conditions” that are really symptoms of a BIGGER issue.
      Going to the ER 2 times in the month of February because my Primary Care doctor thought I was having a heart attack with the symptoms that I was having. I was referred to 2 Cardiologists to have EKG's, Echo Cardiograms, Treadmill Stress Test all to be told that I did indeed have heart disease and would need to go in for a Angiogram within 2 days to alleviate my chest pains. Instead of having the Angiogram that is an invasive procedure, I opted & fought to have a Coronary CT Scan that looks at the Vessels, Chambers, and Heart Function just as the Angiogram does. (Insurance does not readily pay for this procedure as they deem it Investigative, yet they will pay for an Angiogram & hospital stay). 
      Low and Behold, the Coronary CT Scan showed NO SIGNS of Heart Disease and showed a Hiatal Hernia was causing all the symptoms that mimic a Heart Attack. 
      Next step in my crazy journey was to the Gastroenterologist, who performed a Endoscopy. The results from that were devastating..... a Grade III Gastroesophageal Flap Valve (worst rating is a IV)and severe erosions in my esophogus. The erosions were causing the Chest Pains and NOT an Hiatal Hernia. I was prescribed Omeprazole to control the chest pain and heal the erosions.No dietary retrictions. Just medicate and go away.... can't see this doc again for 2 months due to the busy schedule he keeps. Still in PAIN.Food is my enemy.
      I finally found a practitioner that would get to the root of the problem, blood work was finally done and GUESS WHAT?! I have Celiac's Disease. The Celiac's Disease led to the Grade III Gastroesophageal Flap Valve and the Esophagus Erosions. Celiac's Disease is an Auto Immune Disease that the body thinks it is under attack when fed Gluten, Wheat, Barley and Rye. Interestingly, the Omeprazole prescribed by the Gastro Doc has GLUTEN in it. WHAT????
      Back to my symptoms...... dealing with them for almost 30 years and Western Medicine "doesn't know how to treat it, without medicines". I kept the doctors schedules full with all the appointments I had to try and feel better. Naturopathic medicine focuses on holistic, proactive prevention and comprehensive diagnosis and treatment. Naturopathic physicians help facilitate the body’s inherent ability to restore and maintain optimal health. It is the naturopathic physician’s role to identify and remove barriers to good health by helping to create a healing internal and external environment.
      So very thankful to finally know what is the cause of all my issues.

      Celiac Symptoms

      There are more than 300 symptoms of celiac disease, and some people may experience no symptoms at all. Learn about the varying symptoms and how different people are affected.
      Here is a partial list:
      Symptoms:
      • General: 
        • Fatigue
        • Generalized ill feeling
        • Frequent colds & illnesses
        • Anemia, usually resulting from iron deficiency
        • Reduced functioning of the spleen (hyposplenism
        • Loss of bone density(osteoporosis) or softening of bone (osteomalacia)
        • Damage to dental enamel
      • Neurologic: 
        • Headaches and fatigue
        • Numbness/Tingling
        • Memory/Concentration Problems (Brain Fog)
        • Nervous system injury, including numbness and tingling in the feet and hands
        • Possible problems with balance
      • Gastrointestinal:  
        • Acid reflux and heartburn
        • Diarrhea
        • Constipation
        • Pain
        • Bloating
        • Gas
        • Cramps
        • Vague non-specific abdominal complaints
      • Hormonal:
        • PMS
        • Alteration in menstrual cycles
        • Correlated with thyroid disorders
        • Infertility
      • Musculoskeletal: 
        • Muscular Pain
        • Knots ( Fibromyalgia like symptoms)
        • Back pain
        • Joint pain
      • Skin: 
        • Nonspecific rashes
        • Eczema
        • Itchy, blistery skin rash (dermatitis herpetiformis)
      There are NO pharmaceutical cures for celiac disease.
      A strict gluten-free diet is the only treatment for celiac disease.
      Hoping the new diagnosis will lead me to feeling good and being able to function to my fullest capacity.
      My next post will be about my next steps.
      References:
      Celiac Disease. 
      An autoimmune, genetic condition affecting 1/133 people in the United States.
      I have suffered with symptoms that have been treated as "other" digestive conditions  since 1986. Western Medicine has wanted to mask the symptom and not test for the CAUSE of the issue.
      Symptoms show up as a method the Body uses to COMMUNICATE with you that something is WRONG. 
      Mainstream Medicine wants to call each symptom it’s own condition, pharmaceutical companies create drugs to treat the “conditions” that are really symptoms of a BIGGER issue.
      Going to the ER 2 times in the month of February because my Primary Care doctor thought I was having a heart attack with the symptoms that I was having. I was referred to 2 Cardiologists to have EKG's, Echo Cardiograms, Treadmill Stress Test all to be told that I did indeed have heart disease and would need to go in for a Angiogram within 2 days to alleviate my chest pains. Instead of having the Angiogram that is an invasive procedure, I opted & fought to have a Coronary CT Scan that looks at the Vessels, Chambers, and Heart Function just as the Angiogram does. (Insurance does not readily pay for this procedure as they deem it Investigative, yet they will pay for an Angiogram & hospital stay). 
      Low and Behold, the Coronary CT Scan showed NO SIGNS of Heart Disease and showed a Hiatal Hernia was causing all the symptoms that mimic a Heart Attack. 
      Next step in my crazy journey was to the Gastroenterologist, who performed a Endoscopy. The results from that were devastating..... a Grade III Gastroesophageal Flap Valve (worst rating is a IV)and severe erosions in my esophogus. The erosions were causing the Chest Pains and NOT an Hiatal Hernia. I was prescribed Omeprazole to control the chest pain and heal the erosions.No dietary retrictions. Just medicate and go away.... can't see this doc again for 2 months due to the busy schedule he keeps. Still in PAIN.Food is my enemy.
      I finally found a practitioner that would get to the root of the problem, blood work was finally done and GUESS WHAT?! I have Celiac's Disease. The Celiac's Disease led to the Grade III Gastroesophageal Flap Valve and the Esophagus Erosions. Celiac's Disease is an Auto Immune Disease that the body thinks it is under attack when fed Gluten, Wheat, Barley and Rye. Interestingly, the Omeprazole prescribed by the Gastro Doc has GLUTEN in it. WHAT????
      Back to my symptoms...... dealing with them for almost 30 years and Western Medicine "doesn't know how to treat it, without medicines". I kept the doctors schedules full with all the appointments I had to try and feel better. Naturopathic medicine focuses on holistic, proactive prevention and comprehensive diagnosis and treatment. Naturopathic physicians help facilitate the body’s inherent ability to restore and maintain optimal health. It is the naturopathic physician’s role to identify and remove barriers to good health by helping to create a healing internal and external environment.
      So very thankful to finally know what is the cause of all my issues.

      Celiac Symptoms

      There are more than 300 symptoms of celiac disease, and some people may experience no symptoms at all. Learn about the varying symptoms and how different people are affected.
      Here is a partial list:
      Symptoms:
      • General: 
        • Fatigue
        • Generalized ill feeling
        • Frequent colds & illnesses
        • Anemia, usually resulting from iron deficiency
        • Reduced functioning of the spleen (hyposplenism
        • Loss of bone density(osteoporosis) or softening of bone (osteomalacia)
        • Damage to dental enamel
      • Neurologic: 
        • Headaches and fatigue
        • Numbness/Tingling
        • Memory/Concentration Problems (Brain Fog)
        • Nervous system injury, including numbness and tingling in the feet and hands
        • Possible problems with balance
      • Gastrointestinal:  
        • Acid reflux and heartburn
        • Diarrhea
        • Constipation
        • Pain
        • Bloating
        • Gas
        • Cramps
        • Vague non-specific abdominal complaints
      • Hormonal:
        • PMS
        • Alteration in menstrual cycles
        • Correlated with thyroid disorders
        • Infertility
      • Musculoskeletal: 
        • Muscular Pain
        • Knots ( Fibromyalgia like symptoms)
        • Back pain
        • Joint pain
      • Skin: 
        • Nonspecific rashes
        • Eczema
        • Itchy, blistery skin rash (dermatitis herpetiformis)
      There are NO pharmaceutical cures for celiac disease.
      A strict gluten-free diet is the only treatment for celiac disease.
      Hoping the new diagnosis will lead me to feeling good and being able to function to my fullest capacity.
      My next post will be about my next steps.
      References:
      Celiac Disease. 
      An autoimmune, genetic condition affecting 1/133 people in the United States.
      I have suffered with symptoms that have been treated as "other" digestive conditions  since 1986. Western Medicine has wanted to mask the symptom and not test for the CAUSE of the issue.
      Symptoms show up as a method the Body uses to COMMUNICATE with you that something is WRONG. 
      Mainstream Medicine wants to call each symptom it’s own condition, pharmaceutical companies create drugs to treat the “conditions” that are really symptoms of a BIGGER issue.
      Going to the ER 2 times in the month of February because my Primary Care doctor thought I was having a heart attack with the symptoms that I was having. I was referred to 2 Cardiologists to have EKG's, Echo Cardiograms, Treadmill Stress Test all to be told that I did indeed have heart disease and would need to go in for a Angiogram within 2 days to alleviate my chest pains. Instead of having the Angiogram that is an invasive procedure, I opted & fought to have a Coronary CT Scan that looks at the Vessels, Chambers, and Heart Function just as the Angiogram does. (Insurance does not readily pay for this procedure as they deem it Investigative, yet they will pay for an Angiogram & hospital stay). 
      Low and Behold, the Coronary CT Scan showed NO SIGNS of Heart Disease and showed a Hiatal Hernia was causing all the symptoms that mimic a Heart Attack. 
      Next step in my crazy journey was to the Gastroenterologist, who performed a Endoscopy. The results from that were devastating..... a Grade III Gastroesophageal Flap Valve (worst rating is a IV)and severe erosions in my esophogus. The erosions were causing the Chest Pains and NOT an Hiatal Hernia. I was prescribed Omeprazole to control the chest pain and heal the erosions.No dietary retrictions. Just medicate and go away.... can't see this doc again for 2 months due to the busy schedule he keeps. Still in PAIN.Food is my enemy.
      I finally found a practitioner that would get to the root of the problem, blood work was finally done and GUESS WHAT?! I have Celiac's Disease. The Celiac's Disease led to the Grade III Gastroesophageal Flap Valve and the Esophagus Erosions. Celiac's Disease is an Auto Immune Disease that the body thinks it is under attack when fed Gluten, Wheat, Barley and Rye. Interestingly, the Omeprazole prescribed by the Gastro Doc has GLUTEN in it. WHAT????
      Back to my symptoms...... dealing with them for almost 30 years and Western Medicine "doesn't know how to treat it, without medicines". I kept the doctors schedules full with all the appointments I had to try and feel better. Naturopathic medicine focuses on holistic, proactive prevention and comprehensive diagnosis and treatment. Naturopathic physicians help facilitate the body’s inherent ability to restore and maintain optimal health. It is the naturopathic physician’s role to identify and remove barriers to good health by helping to create a healing internal and external environment.
      So very thankful to finally know what is the cause of all my issues.

      Celiac Symptoms

      There are more than 300 symptoms of celiac disease, and some people may experience no symptoms at all. Learn about the varying symptoms and how different people are affected.
      Here is a partial list:
      Symptoms:
      • General: 
        • Fatigue
        • Generalized ill feeling
        • Frequent colds & illnesses
        • Anemia, usually resulting from iron deficiency
        • Reduced functioning of the spleen (hyposplenism
        • Loss of bone density(osteoporosis) or softening of bone (osteomalacia)
        • Damage to dental enamel
      • Neurologic: 
        • Headaches and fatigue
        • Numbness/Tingling
        • Memory/Concentration Problems (Brain Fog)
        • Nervous system injury, including numbness and tingling in the feet and hands
        • Possible problems with balance
      • Gastrointestinal:  
        • Acid reflux and heartburn
        • Diarrhea
        • Constipation
        • Pain
        • Bloating
        • Gas
        • Cramps
        • Vague non-specific abdominal complaints
      • Hormonal:
        • PMS
        • Alteration in menstrual cycles
        • Correlated with thyroid disorders
        • Infertility
      • Musculoskeletal: 
        • Muscular Pain
        • Knots ( Fibromyalgia like symptoms)
        • Back pain
        • Joint pain
      • Skin: 
        • Nonspecific rashes
        • Eczema
        • Itchy, blistery skin rash (dermatitis herpetiformis)
      There are NO pharmaceutical cures for celiac disease.
      A strict gluten-free diet is the only treatment for celiac disease.
      Hoping the new diagnosis will lead me to feeling good and being able to function to my fullest capacity.
      My next post will be about my next steps.
      References:
      es
    • Eczema
    • Itchy, blistery skin rash (dermatitis herpetiformis)
There are NO pharmaceutical cures for celiac disease.
A strict gluten-free diet is the only treatment for celiac disease.
Hoping the new diagnosis will lead me to feeling good and being able to function to my fullest capacity.
My next post will be about my next steps.
References:

It All Makes Sense NOW

Celiac Disease. 
An autoimmune, genetic condition affecting 1/133 people in the United States.
I have suffered with symptoms that have been treated as "other" digestive conditions  since 1986. Western Medicine has wanted to mask the symptom and not test for the CAUSE of the issue.
Symptoms show up as a method the Body uses to COMMUNICATE with you that something is WRONG. 
Mainstream Medicine wants to call each symptom it’s own condition, pharmaceutical companies create drugs to treat the “conditions” that are really symptoms of a BIGGER issue.
Going to the ER 2 times in the month of February because my Primary Care doctor thought I was having a heart attack with the symptoms that I was having. I was referred to 2 Cardiologists to have EKG's, Echo Cardiograms, Treadmill Stress Test all to be told that I did indeed have heart disease and would need to go in for a Angiogram within 2 days to alleviate my chest pains. Instead of having the Angiogram that is an invasive procedure, I opted & fought to have a Coronary CT Scan that looks at the Vessels, Chambers, and Heart Function just as the Angiogram does. (Insurance does not readily pay for this procedure as they deem it Investigative, yet they will pay for an Angiogram & hospital stay). 
Low and Behold, the Coronary CT Scan showed NO SIGNS of Heart Disease and showed a Hiatal Hernia was causing all the symptoms that mimic a Heart Attack. 
Next step in my crazy journey was to the Gastroenterologist, who performed a Endoscopy. The results from that were devastating..... a Grade III Gastroesophageal Flap Valve (worst rating is a IV)and severe erosions in my esophogus. The erosions were causing the Chest Pains and NOT an Hiatal Hernia. I was prescribed Omeprazole to control the chest pain and heal the erosions.No dietary retrictions. Just medicate and go away.... can't see this doc again for 2 months due to the busy schedule he keeps. Still in PAIN.Food is my enemy.
I finally found a practitioner that would get to the root of the problem, blood work was finally done and GUESS WHAT?! I have Celiac's Disease. The Celiac's Disease led to the Grade III Gastroesophageal Flap Valve and the Esophagus Erosions. Celiac's Disease is an Auto Immune Disease that the body thinks it is under attack when fed Gluten, Wheat, Barley and Rye. Interestingly, the Omeprazole prescribed by the Gastro Doc has GLUTEN in it. WHAT????
Back to my symptoms...... dealing with them for almost 30 years and Western Medicine "doesn't know how to treat it, without medicines". I kept the doctors schedules full with all the appointments I had to try and feel better. Naturopathic medicine focuses on holistic, proactive prevention and comprehensive diagnosis and treatment. Naturopathic physicians help facilitate the body’s inherent ability to restore and maintain optimal health. It is the naturopathic physician’s role to identify and remove barriers to good health by helping to create a healing internal and external environment.
So very thankful to finally know what is the cause of all my issues.

Celiac Symptoms

There are more than 300 symptoms of celiac disease, and some people may experience no symptoms at all. Learn about the varying symptoms and how different people are affected.
Here is a partial list:
Symptoms:
  • General: 
    • Fatigue
    • Generalized ill feeling
    • Frequent colds & illnesses
    • Anemia, usually resulting from iron deficiency
    • Reduced functioning of the spleen (hyposplenism
    • Loss of bone density(osteoporosis) or softening of bone (osteomalacia)
    • Damage to dental enamel
  • Neurologic: 
    • Headaches and fatigue
    • Numbness/Tingling
    • Memory/Concentration Problems (Brain Fog)
    • Nervous system injury, including numbness and tingling in the feet and hands
    • Possible problems with balance
  • Gastrointestinal:  
    • Acid reflux and heartburn
    • Diarrhea
    • Constipation
    • Pain
    • Bloating
    • Gas
    • Cramps
    • Vague non-specific abdominal complaints
  • Hormonal:
    • PMS
    • Alteration in menstrual cycles
    • Correlated with thyroid disorders
    • Infertility
  • Musculoskeletal: 
    • Muscular Pain
    • Knots ( Fibromyalgia like symptoms)
    • Back pain
    • Joint pain
  • Skin: 
    • Nonspecific rashes
    • Eczema
    • Itchy, blistery skin rash (dermatitis herpetiformis)
There are NO pharmaceutical cures for celiac disease.
A strict gluten-free diet is the only treatment for celiac disease.
Hoping the new diagnosis will lead me to feeling good and being able to function to my fullest capacity.
My next post will be about my next steps.
References:
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Do Your Cosmetics Contain Gluten?

Recently diagnosed with Celiac's Disease, I am new to this whole phenomenon of reading labels on everything that I ingest or put on my skin. Learning the various ways to list Gluten, Wheat, Rye or Barley on labels has been a bit overwhelming! 

Research shows(to date) that skin care products containing Gluten cause no harm as the molecules are too large to enter the bloodstream. However, I have noticed getting a headache(Celiac Symptom) when I use products containing Gluten. 

Gluten is disguised in food & personal care products under other names. 
The research I have done has indicated that personal care products that can contain Gluten, Rye, Wheat or Barley are:
  •          Shampoo
  •         Toothpaste
  •         Lipstick
  •         Facial Cleansers
  •         Lotions
  •          Shaving gels
  •         Hair spray
  •         Soap

Gluten Derived Ingredients you Shouldn’t Overlook
Ingredients Derived from Wheat: 
  • Tocopherols
  • Mixed Tocopherols
  • Fermented Grain Extract
  • Amp-Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
  • Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten
  • Starch
  • PG-Propyl Silanetriol
  • Amino Acids Hydroxypropyltrimonium 
  • Steardimonium Hydroxypropyl Protein/PVP Crosspolymer
  • Triticum Vulgare
  • Bran Extract
  • PG-Propyl Silanetriol
  • Triticum Lipids
  • Germamidopropyldimonium Hydroxypropyl
  • Cyclodextrin
  • Dextrin Palmitate
  • Stearyldimoniumhydroxypropyl
Ingredients derived from Wheat Germ Oil: 
  • Wheat Germ Glycerides
  • Disodium Wheat Germamido PEG-2 Sulfosuccinat Vitamin E
  • Germ Oil
  • Triticum Vulgare
  • Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract
  • Wheat Germ Glycerides
  • Wheat Germ Extract
Ingredients derived from Oats that are likely cross-contaminated:  
  • Avena Sativa
  • Bran
  • Protein or Extracts
Ingredients derived from Barley
  • Barley Extract
  • Samino Peptide Complex
  • Hordeum Vulgare Phytosphingosine Extract
  • Lipids
Resources: You Beauty Know Gluten Celiac Central Gluten Free Dietician Mayo Clinic


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Reading Labels - How to Spot Gluten


Courtesy of Celiac Central


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Celiac Disease ~ Feel Better

Recently diagnosed with Celiac's Disease, I am on a mission to feel better and be an educated eater. My symptoms began back in 1986..... originally diagnosed by my doctor as Spastic Colon ~ the new politically correct term is Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Which turns out is a SYMPTOM of Celiac's Disease and not truly a condition to treat. 28 years later, with the help of a Naturopathic Doctor the REAL issue at hand was diagnosed! Celiac's Disease. Celiac disease is a condition that creates inflammation in the small intestine, and damage in the lining. This prevents important components of food from being absorbed. The damage to the lining of the intestine comes from a reaction to eating gluten, which is found in wheat, rye, and possibly oats. My symptoms have improved with the elimination of: Wheat, Gluten, Rye, Barley and Oats. Unfortunately, getting exposed to any of the offenders on accident is easy to do. Some of the offenders for Celiac Sufferers are listed on the ingredient list as another name. It happened to me on Sunday of this week, careful reading and review of ingested foods was not enough. Monday I suffered with Esophageal Pain all day. Back to basics it is for this girl! I have become a Short Order Cook for myself, the family gets one meal and I get another! My basics are protein foods - Organic Chicken, Eggs and Pork. Vegetables are limited to potatoes and carrots at this point. I have discovered that at this point in my healing, foods that are considered high in FODMAPS affect the healing process and digestive system while it is "damaged". Thanks for your support. I look forward to the day when food is not an enemy!! Resources to my healing: Celiac disease - sprue: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia http://www.dramymyers.com/2014/07/07/3-reasons-to-give-up-gluten/ Image Credit: Kids Health


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Celiac Disease Diet and Treatment - Food Cures

Celiac Disease Diet and Treatment - Food Cures Source: JoyBauer.com
Celiac disease is a surprisingly common autoimmune disorder. It can begin at any time in a person’s life, and there is no consistent set of symptoms. Luckily, the disease is almost entirely treatable with the appropriate dietary changes — so feeling better is as simple as knowing what to eat and what to avoid.

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Joy Bauer's Celiac Disease Food Shopping List

Joy Bauer's Celiac Disease Food Shopping List
Controlling celiac disease is not so much about foods you should eat as foods you shouldn't eat. The foods on this list are considered to be generally safe for people with celiac. You'll need to carefully check labels on all foods marked with an asterisk (*) because ingredients can vary from brand to brand.
Because most of the popular grains contain gluten, it is important to try new, safe whole grains. You’ll also need to eat plenty of vegetables and fruits to make sure that you get a wide variety of naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. Toward the end of the grocery list, I’ve listed additives and ingredients that are also thought to be safe.
Fruits
ALL fresh fruits ALL frozen whole fruits with no additives
Vegetables and Legumes
ALL fresh vegetables ALL frozen vegetables with no additives, breading, or sauces *Beans, canned Beans, lentils, and peas, dried Olives Potatoes (all varieties) *Pumpkin, canned, 100% pure puree
Seafood
ALL fresh fish and shellfish ALL frozen fish and shellfish with no additives or sauces
Lean Proteins
ALL fresh meats and poultry with no breading or additives ALL frozen meats and poultry with no breading or additives Eggs Tofu
Nuts and Seeds (Preferably Unsalted)
ALL natural nut butters ALL nuts ALL seeds (except rye and barley)
Grains, Cereals, Pasta, and More
Amaranth Arrowroot starch Buckwheat *Cereals, dry: puffed and flake varieties made with amaranth, buckwheat, corn, millet, rice, or soy *Cereals, hot: cream and flake varieties made with amaranth, cornmeal, buckwheat, hominy grits, rice, quinoa, or soy Corn bran Corn chips, plain Corn flour/corn meal products Crackers, gluten-free (such as brown rice, corn, and lentil) Flour: amaranth, buckwheat, carob, chickpea, lentil, millet, potato, quinoa, rice, sago, sorghum, soy, tapioca, teff Grits (corn or soy) Kasha (not the same as Kashi) Masa Millet Pasta made from beans, brown rice, corn, peas, potato, quinoa, lentils, or soy Polenta *Popcorn, air-popped and gluten-free packaged varieties Potato chips, plain or *flavored Quinoa Ragi Rice (preferably brown or wild) Rice cakes, plain *Soba, 100% buckwheat Sorghum *Soy crisps *Tacos shells made with corn, hard and soft Tapioca starch/flour Teff *Tortillas made with corn, soy, or brown rice Tortilla chips, plain or *flavored
Dairy
*Cheese (preferably reduced-fat), not blue cheese *Cottage cheese (preferable fat-free or 1% low-fat) *Cream cheese (preferably reduced-fat) *Ice cream (check labels; ingredients will vary from flavor to flavor) Milk (preferably fat free or 1% low-fat) *Milk alternatives (soy, almond, rice) *Sour cream (preferably fat-free or reduced-fat) *Yogurt (preferably fat-free or low-fat)
Miscellaneous
ALL pure herbs (check ingredients of *herb mixes) ALL pure spices (check ingredients of *spice mixes) Apple cider vinegar Baking chocolate Baking powder Baking soda Canola oil Cocoa powder Coffee, instant and ground (check ingredients of *flavored coffees) Corn syrup Cornstarch Cream of tartar Garlic Gelatin Honey *Hummus (check labels; ingredients will vary from flavor to flavor) Jam and jelly *Ketchup Maple syrup *Mayonnaise (preferably reduced-fat) Molasses *Mustard Olive oil Pickles Relish *Salsa *Soft tub, trans fat–free spread (regular and reduced-fat) Sugar Tea, black and green (check *flavored and herbal tea varieties) Vanilla and other extracts Vinegar, balsamic, red wine, or white Wine, red and white * The asterisk (*) indicates foods whose labels need to be carefully checked for gluten.
Safe (Gluten-Free) Additives
Acacia gum Adipic acid Agar Algae Algin/alginate Allicin Annatto Arabic gum Arrowroot Ascorbic acid Aspartame Aspic Astragalus gummifer Benzoic acid BHA BTA Dextrose Ester gum Fructose Guar gum Locust bean gum Malic acid Methylcellulose Microcrystallin cellulose Pectin Pepsin Stearic acid Sulfites Tapioca starch/flour (not pudding) Whey Xanthan gum
* The asterisk (*) indicates foods whose labels need to be carefully checked for gluten.
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6 Tips for Healthy Eating with Celiac Disease: Be a gluten sleuth.

6 Tips for Healthy Eating with Celiac Disease: Be a gluten sleuth. Be a gluten sleuth.
Everything that goes in your mouth or touches your tongue needs to be screened for gluten. Read labels on vitamin supplements, toothpaste, mouthwash, cough medicine, and all over-the-counter medications. Talk with your pharmacist so that your prescription medications can be chosen with your special needs in mind (and look up gluten-free medicines at www.celiaccentral.org or www.celiac.com). Also, don't lick postage stamps or envelopes — the glue can contain gluten.
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What is Celiac Disease?

What is Celiac Disease? 

Celiac disease is an autoimmune digestive disease that damages the villi of the small intestine & interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. For the people who have Celiac's Disease, their bodies are essentially attacking itself every time a person with celiac consumes gluten.
Do you have Celiac's? Check List to determine if you need to be screened by a Medical Professional and obtain Nutritional Therapy.
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Celiac Disease ~ Ingredients to Avoid



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