Dr. Rodney Ford M.D.
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Celiac.com - Celiac Disease & Gluten-Free Diet Support Since 1995
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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
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... -
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... -
Celiac.com 03/15/2016 - "Creating health comes down to the food we eat and how we choose to live our lives." – Dr. Terry Wahls Lots of people find it hard to believe that such a common food as wheat/gluten could possibly be implicated i... -
Celiac.com 01/20/2016 - I've got a sore tummy! So many children say they have tummy pain. I see them every day in my clinic. Is this attention seeking or actual pain?
 They often say: "I've got a sore tummy", or "My tummy's sore", o... -
Celiac.com 10/27/2015 - In 2006, I presented a research paper called "Who warrants a gluten-free diet?". At that time I was thinking about the sick children who were coming through my clinic with skin, gut and brain symptoms: that is they... -
Oats—Do they Contain Gluten? Are they Safe to Eat?
Dr. Rodney Ford M.D. posted an article in Autumn 2009 Issue
Celiac.com 02/27/2015 - The answer to the "oats questions" are becoming clearer. The long-asked question is "Can people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity safely eat oats?" Some people are so sensitive, that even the tiniest... -
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Celiac.com 01/29/2015 - A concerned mum asked me, "Should I dabble with a gluten-free diet?" Well, that got me thinking. The answer is, "Yes! and no!" Experimentation is part of learning and living. We have to start somewhere in our pursuit... -
The 'Masking' of Celiac: Do Not Ignore the Smoking Gun
Dr. Rodney Ford M.D. posted an article in Autumn 2014 Issue
Celiac.com 01/02/2015 - What an odd thing to say: “Do not mask the appearance of celiac disease.” Inferring that you keep on eating gluten, despite early signs of celiac disease, until you get enough damage to your intestines that it ... -
Celiac.com 03/04/2014 - The question. What is the spectrum of gluten related disorders? “Experience is that marvelous thing that enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again” – Franklin P Jones. The chilling news is th... -
Celiac.com 10/22/2008 - The Gluten Syndrome refers to the cluster of symptoms that you experience if you react to gluten. Gluten can affect your gut, your skin, and your brain. It applies to any reaction that is caused by gluten. It...
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I have launched my "The Gluten Syndrome" on YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/user/DrRodneyFord I have got heaps of great feedback. In 2 minutes you can hear my theory on how gluten causes its harm. What do you think of this video? Please “rate it” and make a “comment”, and also pass on the link to your friends. The idea...
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How Early Can Celiac Disease Be Diagnosed?
Dr. Rodney Ford M.D. posted an article in Summer 2007 Issue
This question, “how early can you diagnose celiac disease?” is a major concern for both parents and paediatricians. This is because, like many diseases, celiac disease comes on slowly. This means that it can take a long time to make the...
