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Thank you for directing me to this thread. I will check it out. I am trying to stay away from the statins. I am open to vitamins, diet changes, and other options. All of course while protecting and maintaining a healthy gut.

Hi. I have both celiac disease and ulcerative colitis. I eat real food - meat, seafood, veges, fruit. I do not eat nightshades or gluten-free processed foods. I cook a lot and eat out on rare occasions. Eating out may be the only time I actually eat anything gluten-free processed. With this diet, how to I lower my cholesterol which is very high. I...

Hi, Check you the Autoimmune paleo protocol diet (AIP). Sarah Ballantyne's books and website thepaleomom.com, has a wealth of info about this diet. It is a elimination diet, in which you add in one food from a food group over time. It has been a game changer for me. It does take time and cooking/eating at home only. But, for me, I learned that I have...

Both Advil and Aleve contain aspirin. It could be the aspirin that is upsetting your stomach. I know I cannot take aspirin at all, gluten-free or not. I do take Tylenol without any stomach upset. So maybe it is the aspirin that is upsetting your stomach. Both Advil and Aleve contain aspirin. It could be the aspirin that is upsetting your stomach...

Ennis, thank you so much for this information. All of your help reminds me that I am not the only one with gi issues. I do not post often, but whenever I read stuff here, I learn so much info. Thank you!!!!!!!!!! After reading through the link, I am so motivated to buy my own ice cream maker and make my own. Ice-cream (gluten-free and dairy free...

Thank you so much! The post about gluten-free ice cream in a dedicated facility would be great. Thanks again and than ks for the link to luvicecream.

I have Celiac Disease and am also sensitive to dairy. I ate dairy free ice-cream made with coconut milk and certified gluten-free. I had a reaction from something in there. The brand was So Delicious Coconut Milk ice-cream. I checked with the manufacture and it is processed on shared equipment with gluten that claims to be cleaned between runs. I know...

On my recent trip to Eureka (northern CA), I found it difficult to impossible to eat out safely. Luckily, I packed gluten-free freezed dried food created by a company called paleo to go. I ate that and food that I purchased from a local natural grocery store. I did not feel safe eating at the few restaurants that offered gluten-free options, so I just...

Hi, I am looking for a functional medicine doctor in the Chicago area? Any recommendations? I have never been to one. I have celiac disease and ulcerative colitis. What should I expect from a functional medicine doctor?

Hi AristotlesCat. I am new here. I read through most (but not all) of the posts under this discussion. I beleive that message boards like this should be a place of support, so this is what I know has worked for me. I am a coffee drinker with both Celiac Bisease and Ulcerative Colitis. What has worked for me is a paleo diet. And, at times when I...