Home Test Kits For Celiac Disease
Before you take the test, you have to understand what the kit tests, and what it does not test
Before you take the test, you have to understand what the kit tests, and what it does not test
An association between type 1 diabetes and celiac disease has been known for quite some time
It would seem unlikely that people with celiac disease would be obese, but researchers are discovering that the two problems can exist together
More exposure to germs at an early age may actually help prevent celiac disease
Learn why sorghum is a great gluten free grain
Introducing gluten too early in an infants life can increase the chance of developing celiac disease – find out what the right age is…
Have your kids create a unique, one-of-a-kind, colorful block of memo paper – perfect for Father’s or Mother’s Day
Certain types of rice may not be gluten free
Time to put away the long underwear, and get your skin beach-ready with these fragrant and easy to make body scrubs
Sweet and crunchy treats to eat on their own, or add to cookies or cakes for a burst of flavor
Top a cake with a mountain of these chocolate curls, and your cake will look like you bought it at the bakery
Use this convenient chart to convert your own recipes to gluten free flours
Imagine the looks you’ll get from your guests when you put this plant in front of them. Perfect for April Fool’s Day!
You’re kids will love opening up their lunch box to discover it filled with Easter eggs
Make your own note cards or gift tags with this pretty Easter graphic
Between 1984 and 1996, four times the average number of children under the age of two years in Sweden were diagnosed with CD – here’s why…
Are more people eating wheat? Has the wheat protein changed over the years? Or is the medical community getting better at accurate diagnosis?
Research is working towards developing an enzyme to break down gluten, similar to how lactase breaks down lactose
Celiac disease can definitely affect tooth enamel. This is well established, but not necessarily known by all dentists
A tiny camera is swallowed, and records thousands of pictures as it passes through the intestinal tract
Use Kool-Aid packets to create a rainbow of Easter Eggs for the kids basket (or your table centerpiece)
There are more gluten-free pasta options on the market now than ever before. Learn the differences between them, and how to cook them to perfection
Learn the secrets to extending the freshness and shelf life of berries for up to two weeks
No knife needed – learn what the perfect tool for the job is (and I guarantee you have it!)
Learn the easy technique to cutting the skin off citrus fruits
Pomegranate’s don’t have to be a mystery fruit. Learn the easy way to get the juicy seeds out
Your kids will have a great time putting the ‘tree’ together and even more fun eating it
Cute Christmas gift giving idea for your kids friends and teachers
Gift giving made easy – print off our beautiful cookie recipe template and fill with cookie ingredients
Both have similar properties, so learn why you would use one over the other
Most people with celiac disease do not know they have it, and most people on the gluten-free diet do not have diagnosed celiac disease
Larazotide acetate has worked to seal the leaky barrier in laboratory testing
This question comes up if your symptoms do not go away
Research is being done on ancient strains of wheat, determining if they have lower gluten levels than wheat grains of today
This is a question about screening people with no specific reason for screening
Larazotide acetate continues to be the best medication under study at the current time to help people with celiac disease
The history or origin of certain diseases is sometimes how they get their names
Learn what gliadin is, how it affects your digestive system, and why to avoid it
Do you have non-itchy, round, raised and reddish circular areas on your body?
While there is no one definitive answer, there are a number of possibilities
Multiple tiny pieces need to be removed and analyzed from this area
Better tests provide quicker diagnosis, and look for specific antibodies
Reports are now coming in from all over the globe indicating that celiac disease is not confined to people of European ancestry, as once previously thought
The new tests look for two kinds of antibodies – IgA and IgG
Research is going all over the world, trying to find a way to modify gluten in wheat so that people with CD can eat it
Learn how eating grass fed meat is better for your health and your body
Ataxia, dementia, peripheral neuropathy, and seizures are some of the most common neurologic problems associated with celiac disease
Biopsies are the definitive test, the “gold standard” in determining is someone has celiac disease
Here are some exciting new areas that researchers are looking at as they work towards a cure
In a unique case, doctors recognized the epidemic as it was occurring and were able to start a surveillance system to register patients diagnosed with celiac disease so that the epidemic could be followed and studied
Are you troubled by recurrent, painful mouth sores?
The wonderful thing about quinoa is that it is one of the most nutritious foods around
People with intestinal parasites make more of an immune response to the parasite and less to potential causes of allergy
A 2001 study in the journal Neurology found that eliminating gluten from the diet halted migraines for 9 out of 10 patients
A new supplement has come onto the market that claims to help break down gluten
It took a long time for doctors to figure out the connection between what we now call celiac disease and wheat
One indicator is the amount of antibodies in the blood to human tissue transglutaminase (tTG) – which is a key enzyme in the sequence of events leading to small intestinal damage as a result of gluten intolerance
It’s not just about listening to other people problems, you can learn things you didn’t know that can help you with your situation
Since both of these diseases often begin in early childhood, and both can affect the brain and the intestine, it is possible that some link may be found
Here are some of the classic symptoms associated with celiac disease, as well as some atypical symptoms that you might not have been aware of
It might even seem logical to think that some people with celiac disease would be at lower risk of heart disease, especially those who have lost weight, but that’s not always the case
Learn which ones of these starches DO contain gluten, and what other things to watch out for
A very observant dentist might suggest the diagnosis of celiac disease to someone because of what he or she sees in their mouth
Gluten has been shown to pass through into breast milk, but the benefits of breastfeeding are still your babies best chance
No need for your kids to stay home this summer – there are new gluten free summer camps opening all the time!
Professor Alessio Fasano of Maryland University is leading the way in celiac research, his discoveries are already paving the way to find a cure
Purées are an easy way to add fiber and vitamins into your dishes. Learn just how easy it is to prepare them
Between a colonoscopy and a biopsy, swallowing this little capsule is less invasive and a lot more comfortable
Learn the difference between the two, and discover some theories as to why they are on the rise in our population
Food labeling is by no means perfect, but the big improvements to date came about in no small way due to the work of a group that was originally called the Food Allergy Network
Recent research has shown that gluten is not just a problem for our digestive systems, all of our body systems can be affected
Sjogren’s Syndrome, psoriasis, and osteoporosis are just a few of the disorders that can affect celiacs
Approximately 85% of children diagnosed as autistic also have a range of gastrointestinal disorders and symptoms including diarrhea, constipation, bloating and abdominal pain
Did you know that these bacteria also help stimulate antibody production and synthesize essential nutrients
Caramel coloring, vanilla, wheat grass?? Gluten free or not? Lots of misinformation around, here are some facts…
Rice, wine, cider, balsamic and more…we break it all down and let you know the facts
Many if not most grocery chains are now stocking gluten-free food
Learning what to eat is the start in getting your health back on track
If you have traveled to Europe or Australia from the United States and you have celiac disease, you may have noticed a difference in symptoms
2011 announcement from the FDA
If you have had significant symptoms and weight loss from untreated celiac disease, your vitamin deficiencies may be obvious
It is possible to confuse the symptoms of these diseases, as there is an overlap in symptoms
A number of studies have shown that people with IBS may have an improvement in symptoms when they go on a gluten-free diet
You can ingest some gluten (from cross contamination) without feeling any symptoms. However once you exceed this amount, digestive issues may follow
IgA, IgG, IgM, IgE, tTG and EMA – learn what these are, and what they mean on your blood test results
Be aware of cross contamination
Dermatitis herpetiformis is a very serious skin disorder that is related to celiac disease
There are relatively good reasons why a person without celiac disease might choose a gluten-free diet
Some researchers have noted that as many as 36% of adults with celiac disease may have one or more types of neurological problems
As of April 2011, there were more than a dozen active clinical trials studying celiac disease – find out how you can become a part of some of the studies
Deficiencies in vitamin D are associated with colon and other cancers, autoimmune disease, depression, heart disease, as well as being linked to food sensitivities
Teas are an easy way to try and find some relief from your symptoms
Probiotic bacteria function to aid in proper absorption of nutrients and protect against infection
There is more than one way to perform each test, and more than one company making the kits used to do the tests
Patients do not always need to be eating gluten to take this test, because the test stays positive for three to 12 months after initiation of a gluten-free diet
Did you know that the number of people diagnosed with celiac disease doubled every 15 years since 1974?
Just because you haven’t tested positive for celiac disease, doesn’t mean you aren’t gluten sensitive
Cross contamination, unidentified allergies, or a misdiagnosis may be the problem
It may be time for a second opinion…
Here are some things to try and ease your symptoms if you accidentally ingested gluten