“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”
Tag Archives: Gluten Sensitivity
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?”
The Well-Anticipated Challenge
Hi, Fran Sussman here. Here’s what we now know from research: Gluten increases inflammation in everyone. It increases the risk of heart disease in everyone, increases insulin resistance and diabetes, as well as increases the risk of auto-immune diseases. That’s a pretty comprehensive list of what you want to avoid as you age. We alsoContinue reading “The Well-Anticipated Challenge”
Is Gluten-Free a Fad or a Growing Trend?
Hi, Fran Sussman here, from Sussman Holistic Services, the Holistic Outlook column in The Times Herald Record, and at Hudson Valley http://bit.ly/SSYourBestHealthBlogA Here are some thoughts for Your Best Health. A fad is “an intense and widely shared enthusiasm for something, especially one that is short-lived”. I believe that the increased interest in avoiding gluten is a growing trend.Continue reading “Is Gluten-Free a Fad or a Growing Trend?”
Is Avoiding Gluten Just Another Fad?
Is avoiding gluten just a lot of hype, or is there good reason for this trend? Find out in this video from holistic expert Fran Sussman.
Gluten Causes Depression
“Short-term exposure to gluten specifically induced current feelings of depression with no effect on other indices or on emotional disposition.” Original article here Most people are still confused about symptoms from gluten sensitivity. No, it isn’t always in your gut. In fact, most of the time it isn’t. For many, gluten can cause symptoms ofContinue reading “Gluten Causes Depression”
My Rant on the NYT Article on Gluten
A Big Bet on Gluten-Free – NYTimes.com. Oh. My. Gosh. There are so many wrong-headed, misleading ideas and inaccuracies here, I barely know where to begin. Let’s start with whether avoiding gluten is only a passing fad like “the cupcake craze”, as the article unfortunately suggests. Now you have to admit that is pretty ironic,Continue reading “My Rant on the NYT Article on Gluten”
Dining Out with Food Sensitivities
Food Sensitivities? Dining out may initially seem a huge obstacle, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are five tips to get comfortable and get what you need.
Many Cases of IBS and Fibromyalgia Actually Celiac Disease in Disguise – Celiac.com
Research indicates that gluten is a significant underlying issue for those with IBS and fibromyalgia. My own clinical experience consistently confirms this.
You MUST read the new book GRAIN BRAIN
You must read this book. Period. Do not think it is only for people who are “gluten sensitive” or celiac. Just read it. You can thank me later ;p
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