Dr. Rodney Ford M.D.
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Dr. Rodney Ford is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist. He was Professor of Pediatrics at the Christchurch School of Medicine. He runs the Children's Gastroenterology and Allergy Clinic in New Zealand. He has written a series of 7 books on gluten. His main theory is that symptoms from gluten reactions arise from brain and nerve damage. His latest book is "The Gluten Syndrome" which encapsulates current ideas and concepts of gluten and the harm that it does.
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The Gluten Spectrum–Why does this Grain Protein Make So Many People So Sick?
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Celiac.com 06/18/2021 - Gluten has puzzled me for a long time. Why does this grain-protein, gluten, make so many people so sick? I am a professor in pediatrics. I run the Children’s Gastroenterology and Allergy Clinic in New Zealand. ...- 3 comments
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Under my Doctor's Nose—But Diagnosis Missed
Dr. Rodney Ford M.D. posted an article in Winter 2008 Issue
Celiac.com 01/16/2021 - Oh dear! This week I met three parents in my clinic who are quite annoyed. Perhaps infuriated is more accurate. All three families have a child who has been unwell for years. All three children had blood tests... -
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Eczema: Cure it! – It is Triggered by Gluten
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Eczema: Cure it! – It is Triggered by Gluten
Dr. Rodney Ford M.D. posted an article in Summer 2008 Issue
Celiac.com 10/03/2020 - Did you know that eczema may be triggered by gluten? Well it often is! This is one of the most exciting and biggest breakthroughs my research into the harm caused by gluten. A mum wrote to me: “I used to g...- 2 comments
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Celiac.com 08/08/2020 - It took my wife to discover it was gluten. I have been corresponding with Arthur. He contacted me because of an article I wrote about the difficulties of making an early diagnosis of celiac disease. He wrote... -
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Celiac.com 07/27/2017 - It was five years ago when I launched the concept of "gluten is bad for us all!" Yes, you read that right - bad for you, bad for me, and bad for everyone else! This implies that the whole world should avoid gluten... -
Celiac.com 04/26/2017 - "The universe is made of stories, not atoms" — Muriel Rukeyser Helen, a woman with severe lifelong eczema/dermatitis, wrote to me a few weeks ago, saying "I have taken your advice and been strictly gluten f... -
Zero Gluten - What Does This Mean For You?
Dr. Rodney Ford M.D. posted an article in Spring 2013 Issue
Celiac.com 04/08/2017 - "Do not fear to be eccentric in opinion, for every opinion now accepted was once eccentric" – Bertrand Russell. I would like to introduce the term "zero" when we talk about eliminating gluten. Precise language l... -
How Early Can You Diagnose Celiac Disease?
Dr. Rodney Ford M.D. posted an article in Autumn 2016 Issue
Celiac.com 10/12/2016 - How early can you diagnose celiac disease? This is a most challenging question for everyone: children, parents, pediatricians, gastroenterologists and many other health professionals. This is because, like so many... -
Celiac.com 07/15/2016 - This week I have noticed many blogs/articles claiming that the only illness that can be caused by gluten is celiac disease. Yes, they state that celiac disease alone needs a gluten-free diet. I totally disagree...
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I am proud to be part of this video: 'What's With Wheat' documentary, the silent global growing epidemic of gluten intolerance! There is a free Online Screening available tomorrow – More and more people are diagnosed with coeliac and non-coeliac gluten sensitivity than every before! You have to ask the question, WHY! Cyndi O'Meara, nutritionist...
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Gluten-related Disorders: Not Black and White
Dr. Rodney Ford M.D. posted an article in Spring 2016 Issue
Celiac.com 04/20/2016 - I am likely to be accused of gluten heresy. That is because I propose that celiac disease and gluten sensitivity usually coexist. By this I mean that they are not mutually exclusive entities. In other words...