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From: Tell Me About "gluten Defense" Pills
The enzyme in all the so-called gluten pills is DPP-IV. It is NOT one of the enzymes in clinical trials and it will not detoxify gluten. It does not cleave internal di-prolines, which are what cause problems digesting gluten in the first place. DPP-IV only works on prolines at the ends of peptides. These companies are lying, using the FDA dietary supplement loopholes. Most of the pills are enzyme mixes. Celiacs tend to have reduced pancreatic activity, so a lot of people find the "gluten
Their Normal Finally!
Celebrating the small stuff again today. My ankles look normal for the first time since coming to the Caribbean. So excited!!!! Now I just have to keep them this way. My biggest tell tell when I get into gluten is my ankles instantly swell like crazy. Which is followed by fatigue and depending how much I got into what feels like the flu. Today is day three out of the fog of my last reaction. I know it is bound to happen again...but enjoying for the moment the energy and feeling of being almost n
How it all started...AKA...In the beginning
How it all started Overwhelmed. ..anxious. ..excited…and a gamut of other emotions are what I felt that day. Did I hear this new doctor right? He left the exam room stating “wait here, I think I have something that might help you.” I was out-of-town for a week when I started with sinus problems on the second day there. I was in a familiar town, had a former doctor there, but chose to visit a walk-in clinic hoping to be in and
The Beginning Of Me Taking Charge
It has been a long road to this season of my life. The journey thus far has been wrought with what seemed like bad luck, but really just a string of now explainable events. Gluten has been, behind the scenes, controlling my life. Now it is my turn to take charge, and this blog is how I am going to do it. I recently moved to the Caribbean for medical school, three week prior I solved the puzzle, and my doctor confirmed it. I have Celiac Disease. At first it was oh I can do this no bread or wOur Story
I found out I was pregnant with my 2nd child in Feb of 2005 because I was having serious pain and bleeding that I should not have been having. A trip to the ER and I was informed that I was pregnant, probably by only a couple of weeks, however, with an ultra sound they were unable to locate the baby in the uterus and the Dr. believed I had a tubal pregnancy. I was told that I should let them give me a medication that would end the pregnancy immediately and allow them to perform surgery. I refuse
According to the GIG Jenny's Bakehouse Products May Not Be Gluten-Free
This just in from Frances Kelley, Austin Chair, GIG of Central and South Texas, via the Celiac Listserv:2 Weeks In.......
Ok, so I received the phone call from my Dr. on 8/31/11 telling me that I have Celiac Disease, and I need to start a gluten-free diet immediately......so I did that. I had no idea where to begin, but luckily my hubby was supportive, and did alot of research. So,fast forward to today-2 weeks in. I have been experiencing symptoms that I would think are like detox or withdrawl symptoms.....I thought this was supposed to make me feel better. I left work early yesterday because I was so nauseous an
Celiac Awareness Day
Today is September 13th, 2011. Celiac awareness day! Why is it so important to have such a day? Because without awareness we have no voice, we will never have a cure, we will constantly suffer from mislabeled foods, accidental gluten intake, and cross contamination. I have compiled some great links for everyone to read over, that are chock full of statistics. The saddest one is that 1 in every 22 people have this disease if someone in their family has it, and 1 in 133 people without a family
BUI Natural Tofu Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Wheat in Their Shrimp Salad Roll and Vegetarian Salad Roll
BUI Natural Tofu, Portland, Oregon is voluntarily recalling their Shrimp Salad Roll and Vegetarian Salad Roll because they contain undeclared soy and wheat. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy and wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. The salad rolls contain undeclared allergens as follows: Shrimp Salad Roll with the UPC 8 95467 00203 8 contains but ingredient statement did not declare Soy and Wheat. Vegetarian SalAbsolutely unjust!
I just found out that Open Original Shared Link will be coming to stores soon! AAARG! Usually I keep a cool head about things (BWAH!) But this is just unfair! Who among us hasn't laughed hysterically at that skit? It is the best! A true classic! And we don't get any. We all know about my love of Ice cream. I adore ice cream, I would marry ice cream, I devour ice cream, and lately all I can tolerate is stupid dumb vanilla soy ice cream. Pffft, that's not ice cream! And this one has malted milk baTalk With the Celiac.com Podcast Edition!
Every month I bring Celiac.com information to a podcast format that will keep you up to date with the world of celiac disease and gluten-free living. My goal is to keep the show lively, the topics significant, and the technical info easy on the ears. So, Open Original Shared Link! I hope you like how the show is going. Need me to crank the music up? Down? Got a topic to suggest or a question to ask? Be sure to write me for show requests and feedback! If you're in the Forum, my "han
Day 1
I am not diagnosed [yet] but I have good instincts, I am reasonably intelligent and have a pretty good idea of what is going on with my body. If it is as simple as modifying my diet, I can do that. I had to do it when I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes almost 7 years ago. I can do it again. I don't have a passionate love affair with food. I have some favorites, but I will happily [read: begrudgingly] give them up if I must. If I have to give up certain foods I will do it. especially if i
Winn-Dixie Issues Recall On ‘Winn-Dixie Choco Charm Chocolate Drink’ Due to Undeclared Wheat
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., (NASDAQ: WINN) is voluntarily recalling “Winn-Dixie Choco Charm Chocolate Drink” from its in-store dairy departments because the product may be mislabeled and may contain the undeclared allergen of wheat. Individuals sensitive to wheat protein can suffer a moderate-acute allergic reaction. Sold in the dairy department of Winn-Dixie and SaveRite stores, the “Winn-Dixie Choco Charm Chocolate Drink” features a 128 oz. (one gallon) clear plastic bottle with a yellow bottleSo Unfair
Our lives revolve around food. The selection of ingredients, the preparation, the clean up, these activities take up a large portion of our everyday lives. Our very survival depends on our food intake. For those of us with food allergies, thoughts of food become almost compulsive. We can't eat this, can't eat that, can't eat there! See this, want that, can't have it. So we obsess and plan and hoard our gluten free products with rabid looks in our eyes. Luckily, we live in a world where, for mPositivity
Being positive in a negative situation is difficult. It's hard to find the glass half full, the silver lining, or the clown that isn't scary! However, it is necessary when dealing with gluten allergies. We all have those days where we feel down and wonder "why me?", but we can't let those days beat us down. In order to be healthy all we have to do is not eat foods with gluten. Too simple? Maybe, because it IS hard to do. Especially when we are accidently glutened. We can however pull ourselVacation Bliss
Nestled in the rolling hills and mountains of Vermont lies literally the sweetest little factory imaginable. It is the Ben & Jerry's Factory, and my family and I were lucky enough to be able to go there this weekend. Never one to pass up an opportunity to eat ice cream, especially Ben & Jerry's, I was ecstatic. After a short tour of the facility, and an education on how their delicacies are made, patrons are then given a sample of their glorious ice cream. The best part? There was a lisGet Over Yourself, Rachael Ray!
All I can say about the Rachael Ray Cookbook, 365 and No Repeats! (written in a slang-laden, simplicity-encouraging, style that caters (pardon the pun) to User-Friendliness), is that RR has forgotten a few things now that she's ubiquitously uber famous: We don't have sous chefs to chop, dice, and julienne everything, so it doesn't take only 35 minutes prep for us- that timing planner box is WAY off! We don't have people to handwash 3 pots, a pan, and a Baking Dish for one meal After we just
The Christie Cookie Company Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Wheat
The Christie Cookie Company issues allergy alert on undeclared eggs, Soy Lecithin, wheat and milk on the labels of the following gift tins: Item # 1035 DoubleTree 6 (13.5 oz) Cookie Gift Tin. Item # 10352 DoubleTree Anniversary Special containing two 6 Cookie Gift Tins (27 oz.). Item # 1037 DoubleTree 12 (27 oz.) Cookie Gift Tin. Item # 1038 DoubleTree 15 (33.75 oz.) Cookie Gift Tin. Item # 1039 DoubleTree 24 (54 oz.) Cookie Gift Tin. The Christie Cookie Company of Nashville, TN is recalling tGluten Free Rice Krispies Treats, Camping, And Other Tidbits
I made the gluten free Rice Krispies Treats and my friend and fellow blogger, Katja, made her own souped up version. Read more about what we made and view pictures Open Original Shared Link. I also wrote what happened when I brought them to the potluck. Since Marines don't always get to use their leave (vacation days), instead of taking a vacation this year, I visited family on three separate weekends in June, July, and August: FAMILY REUNION: Met my friend and former teaching colleague fGluten Addictive?
Did you know that Gluten can affect the receptors in the brain the same way Opium does? I didn't. It makes sense however, who of us hasn't sat down to a fabulously crafted pizza, or a bowl of pasta and felt that lethargy come on? It also explains why gluten / wheat products can be addictive in their own right, making it difficult for those of us who absolutely know, we KNOW we can't eat them, and yet we just can't help ourselves sometimes. After the last time I made the mistake of thinking oneWinn-Dixie Issues Voluntary Recall On ‘Winn-Dixie Choco Charm Chocolate Drink’ Due To Mislabeling And Undeclared Wheat
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., (NASDAQ: WINN) is voluntarily recalling “Winn-Dixie Choco Charm Chocolate Drink” from its in-store dairy departments because the product may be mislabeled and may contain the undeclared allergen of wheat. Individuals sensitive to wheat protein can suffer a moderate-acute allergic reaction. Sold in the dairy department of Winn-Dixie and SaveRite stores, the “Winn-Dixie Choco Charm Chocolate Drink” features a 128 oz. (one gallon) clear plastic bottle with a yellow bottleGluten Allergy: What It's Really Like
I see a lot of stories about Gluten allergies, but none tell the real story. What it's really like on a daily basis to have a gluten allergy. Most people think, Oh well, if you don't eat it you must feel fine. Not so! We may feel better, but it's a constant battle. We have to be ever vigilant against the threat of cross contamination, of wheat being in our cosmetics, (cosmetics! How insane is that?) of slipping up and having "just a little", of bloating, diarrhea, constipation, or nausea, of sk-
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John Scott pointed me to Wiki entry about the effect of diet on hookworm egg production: https://www.helminthictherapywiki.org/wiki/NA_incubation:_very_detailed_method_by_Alana#Promotion_of_egg_viability_by_dietary_manipulation
Nothing presently in my diet was mentioned in the article, but it does bring up the obvious point that my diet would naturally affect the health and wellness of the hookworms that live in my gut. Something to think about.
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Yes, there are several gluten-free certifications out there (one is the GFCO), and the usual standard they claim is 10ppm, however, recent findings indicate that even the GFCO's higher standards may not ensure that foods they certify are gluten-free:
@Lauraferleo Simple Mills may have issues and is included in this article:
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Exploring the Connection Between Celiac Disease and Anal Diseases (+Video)
I suffered badly from hemorrhoids for years before I was diagnosed. I gave up gluten and, as if by magic, they totally disappeared within 48 hours. Never returned.- 1
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What Parents Need to Know About Raising a Child with Celiac Disease (+Video)
Reared a gluten-free kid who is now doing great in his 40s. Some stress in earlier childhood, but by mid-high school had it all figured out. I heard a comment back then that gave me hope. "By the time a celiac kid reaches college age, he or she has developed a hundred ways to say 'No, thank you' and make it stick." The celiac kids end up knowing that...- 1
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