Category Archives: Gluten

Are beans toxic?

Below is a thorough and admittedly somewhat lengthy article about why beans and legumes are problematic for so many people, especially those with chronic illness or a compromised gut. While beans have a reputation for being very healthy and “good for you”, the truth is that they contribute little but inflammation and high levels ofContinue reading “Are beans toxic?”

Boosting the Brain, Mending the Mind

I can’t remember why I walked in the room, I can’t remember names, I can’t retain what I just learned, I can’t focus without getting distracted…

Don’t let anyone tell you those are “normal signs of aging”. Or “just hormones”. Nope. You can reverse all that. I did, and more.

Can Systematic Growth Monitoring Lead to Early Detection of Celiac Disease in Kids? – Celiac.com

“This study shows that most kids with celiac disease experience faltering growth prior to diagnosis. An effective growth-monitoring program could have detected celiac disease in these kids several years earlier.” I have always told parents that short stature in childhood can be one significant indication of gluten sensitivity (NOT just celiac disease). via Can SystematicContinue reading “Can Systematic Growth Monitoring Lead to Early Detection of Celiac Disease in Kids? – Celiac.com”

Great News for Gluten-free Gin, Whiskey and Vodka Lovers – Celiac.com

“anyone with celiac disease who has been missing their gin or whiskey can now happily indulge” via Great News for Gluten-free Gin, Whiskey and Vodka Lovers – Celiac.com. If you are gluten-sensitive, you need to be careful about alcohol, as most of it is grain-based. While you may see articles assuring you that there isContinue reading “Great News for Gluten-free Gin, Whiskey and Vodka Lovers – Celiac.com”

Study Proves Eczema Is an Autoimmune Disease

Oh. My. Gosh. Well, I’m glad that this is a scientifically proven fact now, but please don’t take medication to solve the problem. Instead, get to the root cause of why your body is attacking itself. That will help not only with eczema, but so much more. In the case of eczema, the root causeContinue reading “Study Proves Eczema Is an Autoimmune Disease”

SURPRISE Shake Sale [Save $15! Each]

I can’t believe March started with yet another snow storm! So to heat things up, I’m having a Winter Shake Sale: $15 off each of my 3 most popular shakes

What Symptoms Suggest Celiac or Gluten Sensitivity?

You might be surprised. Although there can be gastrointestinal issues, often those symptoms are “silent” in someone even with a severe gluten sensitivity. Also, many people consider it “normal” to have just a few bowel movements a week, chronic constipation, or intermittent episodes of diarrhea and constipation. As I often say: common, but not normal.Continue reading “What Symptoms Suggest Celiac or Gluten Sensitivity?”