3 Tips to Transitioning to the Gluten Free Lifestyle

Many people speak of traveling through the “anger” phase when they find out they can no longer eat gluten. You may be able to relate to that feeling. Perhaps you are just considering the switch to address some nagging physical issues. In any case, there are some easy things you can do to make your [...]

Dr. Oz: Simple Overview of Advantages of a Gluten Free Diet

Check out TV’s Dr. Oz’s simple overview of Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance and the advantages of a gluten free diet. “If you experience bloating, fatigue or joint pain, you may be one of the millions of Americans suffering from Celiac disease or gluten intolerance. Over 3 million Americans are suffering from a hidden epidemic; [...]

7 Restaurant Tips for Gluten Free Dining

When dining out, it is important to ask questions every time. Though it takes some effort to make sure your meal is gluten-free, you can enjoy eating at restaurants. Another bonus: you are helping to increase awareness of gluten intolerance! Hopefully this will result in more food choices for everyone in the future. Here are [...]

Gluten Can Spell Learning and Behavior Problems

Many studies have been done, reports and books written and differing opinions given as to whether or not gluten is a factor in learning and behavior difficulties. I’m no scientist, but when my formerly happy and bright high schooler could no longer think clearly or function in school or out, I became well aware that [...]

Diagnosing Celiac

WK Warren Medical Research Center for Celiac at UCSD Several blood tests are available to test for celiac disease. The major ones are the IgA tissue transglutaminase antibody (also known as the TTG), the IgA anti-endomysial antibody and more recently the IgA antibody to deamidated gliadin. While very useful for screening detection, the blood tests [...]

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