Category: Gluten Free Health Articles

Articles on the gluten-free diet, celiac disease, gluten intolerance, gluten sensitivity and health issues related to these diseases.

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FDA Seeks Input on Gluten in Drugs to Protect Celiac Disease Patients

In 2011, the FDA opened a docket for discussing gluten-free food labeling to help those wth celiac disease and high gluten intolerance. This year’s subject open for discussion is gluten in drugs. The products in question include prescription, nonprescription, biologic, and homeopathic drugs. Learn about the FDA’s assessment results on the percentage of gluten tolerated by those with celiac disease and what they are seeking in regards to comments on gluten in medication and from whom. Continue reading “FDA Seeks Input on Gluten in Drugs to Protect Celiac Disease Patients”

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Undiagnosed Celiac? Your Bones are at Risk

Dr. Vikki Petersen stresses the importance of an undiagnosed celiac getting diagnosed; how gluten effects their bone health; explains evidence of same; and reminds us to never cheat on our gluten diet. Thank you once again, Dr. Vikki, for educating us all!

For those of us who know something about celiac disease we understand that:

It’s an autoimmune disease

We may or may not know the following however:

Where there’s one autoimmune disease there tends to be others

Autoimmune diseases are the third leading cause of death in this country Continue reading “Undiagnosed Celiac? Your Bones are at Risk”

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What is Xylitol? A Natural Sugar-Free Sweetener That Tastes Like Sugar

I am often asked, “What is xylitol?” from my readers. I am about to use it in another recipe; therefore, I wanted to explain more about it prior to publishing the recipe. I enjoy xylitol, as it tastes just like sugar! Plus, it is proven to prevent cavities and even heal teeth. However, if you have corn allergies you’ll need to know which brands to purchase. I hope you find this information useful. Continue reading “What is Xylitol? A Natural Sugar-Free Sweetener That Tastes Like Sugar”

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Celiacs Have No Digestive Complaints

Vikki Petersen
Vikki Petersen, D.C., C.C.N.

By Dr. Vikki Petersen

We live in a country that diagnoses a mere 5% of those suffering from celiac disease. Considering that undiagnosed celiac disease raises your risk of mortality 4x over the general population plus, as an autoimmune disease, it increases your risk of developing other autoimmune diseases, our shoddy ability to diagnose the disease should be addressed urgently. Continue reading “Celiacs Have No Digestive Complaints”

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Can’t Tolerate Gluten-Free Oats? Now You May!

So many individuals who are gluten intolerant cannot even tolerate gluten-free oats. Well, I may have some good news for you! I received an email from an individual who was able to tolerate one particular gluten-free oats brand, where she hadn’t been able to in years. I just had to some research! Montana Gluten Free Processors make “Naked” Gluten Free Oat products (oats, flour, mixes) called PrOatina which many individuals with celiac disease can tolerate. There is a specific way to introduce them to your diet to successfully avoid a reaction to these oats. In addition, they grow another grain that you may have not heard of yet, Timtana. Read on to learn more about PrOatina and get a free bag for yourself! Continue reading “Can’t Tolerate Gluten-Free Oats? Now You May!”

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Gluten Intolerant? Don’t ‘Fall’ for Peer Pressure!

Dr. Vikki Petersen, D.C., C.C.N.

By Dr. Vikki Petersen

As adults I believe we would all like to think that peer pressure went the way of high school. While for many that may be true, unfortunately peer pressure seems to be alive and well in many of my patients who are gluten intolerant.

Just this week I’ve run into the following patients:

A gentleman who had been suffering with severe IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea and discomfort multiple times per day) last year, who, after learning he was gluten intolerant and making the necessary dietary Continue reading “Gluten Intolerant? Don’t ‘Fall’ for Peer Pressure!”

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Top Anti-Inflammatory Foods (Food Groups)

Image: Claudia Pillow, Ph.D.
Claudia Pillow, Ph.D.

Dr. Pillow is known for her healthy gluten-free viewpoint, whether it be a recipe or dietary suggestions. Her article below on anti-inflammatory foods is a great resource for us all. Please read it all the way through, as you will find that the anti-inflammatory foods that she lists may already be in your kitchen, and is a money saver compared to purchasing tons of supplements! Continue reading “Top Anti-Inflammatory Foods (Food Groups)”

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Are There Degrees of Gluten Intolerance?

Dr. Vikki Petersen, D.C., C.C.N.

By Dr. Vikki Petersen

I recently saw an “Ask the Doctor” question on the medical section of a popular news website. The individual asked about degrees of gluten sensitivity. She already knew that she didn’t have celiac disease, but she wanted to know if gluten was still a problem for her. Much of the data shared was accurate, but there was some misinformation disseminated that I wanted to point out so that you won’t be confused or misinformed. To define our terms, gluten intolerance is used as an umbrella condition that embraces both celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. Continue reading “Are There Degrees of Gluten Intolerance?”