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Non-Responsive Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance

With the entire month of May being National Celiac Disease Awareness Month, I thought it would helpful for those not familiar with celiac disease to not only learn a little about it, but for those with celiac disease to learn … finish reading Non-Responsive Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance

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Is Quinoa Gluten Free? Not All Are Created Equal

I have experienced digestive reactions in some quinoa products, but not others. Since I am often asked, is quinoa gluten free, I thought I would share the most recent study on this very subject. The study was performed in the … finish reading Is Quinoa Gluten Free? Not All Are Created Equal

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Celiac Disease Neurological Symptoms – Is Gluten Damaging Your Brain

When I first began reading this article. My first thought was, “Not another thing associated with celiac and gluten!” As I read further, I began to see to possible connection with more than celiac disease, but with any type of … finish reading Celiac Disease Neurological Symptoms – Is Gluten Damaging Your Brain

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I’m Celiac – How Good Can I Expect to Feel?

Discovering that you have celiac disease, or gluten sensitivity, is often a decade long process (or longer!) that entails many doctors, many drugs to treat symptoms actually being caused by gluten, and a lot of treatments that don’t work. When … finish reading I’m Celiac – How Good Can I Expect to Feel?

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Dermatitis Herpetiformis: Learn why some react to topical gluten and others do not

Can Your Skin Have Celiac Disease? One of my pet peeves is the way skin conditions are treated in this country. I cannot state what happens elsewhere, although I fear it’s similar, but here in the US dermatologists (skin doctors) … finish reading Dermatitis Herpetiformis: Learn why some react to topical gluten and others do not

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Gluten Sensitivity and Celiac Forum 2012

If you haven’t attended one of the annual Gluten Sensitivity and Celiac Forums yet, you’re in for an adventure. This unique event is where people gather to learn information about gluten sensitivity/intolerance and celiac disease. You’ll have the chance to … finish reading Gluten Sensitivity and Celiac Forum 2012

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Gluten Intolerance: Preventing Schizophrenia & Mental Disorders in Pregnancy

Preventing Schizophrenia & Mental Disorders – A “Must Know” Before Pregnancy By Dr. Vikki Petersen Babies are in a bath inside their mothers’ wombs for 9 months. The ‘water’ can be nourishing or toxic. A recent study in June from … finish reading Gluten Intolerance: Preventing Schizophrenia & Mental Disorders in Pregnancy

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Clinical Trials Begin for Celiac Vaccine Nexvax2

In May 2011 I reported on the Nexvax2, the Celiac Vaccine Slated for 2017, and voiced my skepticism. I wanted to provide an update. Per a recent press release, Trials Begin for Nexvax2 in New Zealand, Australia & US for Celiac Disease. … finish reading Clinical Trials Begin for Celiac Vaccine Nexvax2

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Celiac Alert: Quinoa Causes Gluten Cross-Reactivity in some Celiacs

Celiac Alert: Quinoa Causes Problems in some Celiacs By Dr. Vikki Petersen Quinoa is a gluten-free grain. No one is arguing that point. In fact a study in 2011 tested quinoa, along with teff, millet and amaranth and found all to … finish reading Celiac Alert: Quinoa Causes Gluten Cross-Reactivity in some Celiacs

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Why Do So Many Celiacs Take Drugs?

By Dr. Vikki Petersen I was reading a position statement from a national celiac organization as regards to making it law that all gluten is removed from medications. While I completely concur, the issue I’d like to discuss involves a … finish reading Why Do So Many Celiacs Take Drugs?

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