The Benefits of Going Gluten-free With Autoimmune Disease Written by Amy Myers, MD Do you have Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Hashimoto’s, Graves’ disease, or any other autoimmune condition? If so, you know your diet affects the severity of your symptoms, and I can say without a doubt that there is one food in particular that can […]
October 26, 2016 The Journal of Pediatrics TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Young people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) alone were compared with those with T1D and celiac disease to examine quality of life (QoL) and glycemic control. QoL scores were similar in the two groups. However, in the group with T1D and celiac disease, diabetes-specific QoL and […]
Intest Res. 2016 Oct; 14(4): 343–350. Published online 2016 Oct 17. doi: 10.5217/ir.2016.14.4.343 PMCID: PMC5083263 Vinay G Zanwar, Sunil V Pawar, Pravir A Gambhire, Samit S Jain, Ravindra G Surude, Vinaya B Shah, Qais Q Contractor, and Pravin M Rathi Author information ► Article notes ► Copyright and License information ► Abstract Background/Aims The existence […]
Gluten may be introduced between 4 and 12 months; earlier introduction tied to earlier development of CD MONDAY, Jan. 25, 2016 (HealthDay News) — New recommendations, published online Jan. 13 in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, have been issued for the introduction of gluten in infants. Hania Szajewska, M.D., Ph.D., from the Medical […]
October 05, 2015 Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over trial shows symptoms with limited exposure FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For patients with suspected nonceliac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), overall symptom severity increases with intake of small amounts of gluten, according to a study published in the September issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Antonio Di […]
Insider news from Dr. William Davis for readers of the Wheat Belly books and followers of Cureality.com I call the gastrointestinal tract “the first battleground” between wheat, grains, and your body. It is the first contact between the absorptive surface of your intestinal tract and the dozens of toxic compounds in wheat and grains. While […]
July 24th, 2015 Thyroid Health Part II: The Gluten, Gut, and Thyroid Connection This is the second article in a multi-part series on the thyroid. Follow along as we explore how the thyroid works and how you can use The Myers Way® Four Pillars of Health to prevent, control, or reverse thyroid disease. Last week […]
Transglutaminase 6 Antibodies in the Serum of Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Avi Gadoth, MD JAMA Neurol. Published online April 13, 2015.;():. doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2015.48. ABSTRACT Importance Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten in genetically predisposed individuals. Gluten sensitivity can cause neurologic manifestations, such as ataxia or neuropathy, with or without gastrointestinal symptoms. Many […]
March 30, 2015 Gluten is protein, not carbs. A gluten-free diet is frequently low-carb, because most dietary gluten comes in the form of bread (and wheaty foods). But believe it or not, bread is an incredibly complex food… many different proteins, carbohydrates, and nutrients that could be problematic for some people (more on this later). […]
Fibromyalgia is widespread muscle pain with no specific cause. For a diagnosis to be made, you must have pain in at least 11 of 18 specific trigger points. Fibromyalgia is a syndrome that includes long-term, body wide pain in the muscles and connective tissues. This characteristic pain may be accompanied by fatigue, headaches, and difficulty with […]
March 23, 2015 Written by David Rakel MD, FAAFP Overall, four questions can help guide nutritional therapy for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Question 1: What is the diet like? Some patients drink three pots of coffee a day or only eat pizza for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We don’t know if we don’t ask, and […]
amenclinics.com/blog/is-glyphosate-herbicide-the-cause-of-gluten-sensitivity March 20, 2014 11:22 am This post was written by Amen Clinics Celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity have been steadily on the rise in the U.S. and Europe over the last decade. Experts suggest that as many as 18 million people may be affected, yet there is no way that we can realize […]
CATHERINE GUTHRIE · MARCH 2015 Your intestines are home to a great deal of your digestive system, nervous system, and immune system. Here’s how to keep them healthy. Modern life is hard on your gut. Your entire digestive tract can be affected by stress, processed foods, alcohol, medications, and bacteria. All that chronic irritation can lead to inflammation and, […]
Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2015 Feb 19. pii: S1542-3565(15)00153-6. doi: 10.1016/j.cgh.2015.01.029. [Epub ahead of print] Small Amounts of Gluten in Subjects with Suspected Nonceliac Gluten Sensitivity: a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Cross-Over Trial. Di Sabatino A1, Volta U2, Salvatore C1, Biancheri P1, Caio G2, De Giorgio R2, Di Stefano M1, Corazza GR3. Author information Abstract BACKGROUND & AIMS: There is debate over the existence of […]
1.22.15 Aviva Romm, M.D. Fertility challenges are so uniquely painful. There is the tremendous anguish of living with the uncertainty that comes with each attempt at conception and the sadness with each unwanted period that comes. There are the feelings of inadequacy, and the aching bittersweetness of meeting your friends’ and sisters’ babies that they […]
Major cause of blindness linked to calcium deposits in the eye Date: January 19, 2015 Source: University College London – UCL Summary: Microscopic spheres of calcium phosphate have been linked to the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a major cause of blindness. AMD affects 1 in 5 people over 75, causing their vision to […]
Association of Dietary Factors with Presence and Severity of Tinnitus in a Middle-Aged UK Population Abby McCormack Published: December 12, 2014DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0114711 Abstract Objective The impact of dietary factors on tinnitus has received limited research attention, despite being a considerable concern among people with tinnitus and clinicians. The objective was to examine the link between […]
December 8, 2014 It happens. You’re super gluten sensitive and have been diligent about staying gluten free for months now. But within an hour of dinner on Thanksgiving, at that birthday party, or at that restaurant with friends you start to feel sleepy. Your joints start to ache. You almost feel like you’re coming down […]
By Janice Neumann December 01, 2014 Story Source (Reuters Health) – A classical set of celiac diseasesymptoms no longer reflects the profile of most newly-diagnosed patients, according to a new study from Italy. Instead, doctors should take other symptoms into account and consider the possibility of celiac disease, even when patients don’t fit the old image […]
Story Source If experiencing gluten intolerance symptoms, the products on this page should be avoided. Instead, concentrate on gluten free, brain healthy foods. Many are listed here. This is sure to help maintain or improve brain health and function. The following grains and starches contain gluten: Wheat Wheat germ Rye Barley Bulgur Couscous Farina Graham flour […]