An inmate with celiac disease died when prison officials failed to take her chronic condition seriously. Within 24 hours of serving her four-year stay at a state-run prison in New Mexico, Jennifer Harris Hopkins told officials she suffered from celiac disease and required routine care and a specialized diet. Prison officials documented her medical condition […]
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Researchers Warn “Celiac Disease Outbreak” Post Covid-19
New research suggests a looming celiac disease outbreak and a steep rise in the number of people affected by gluten intolerance as long-haul Covid-19 symptoms. This article is for information purposes only. Be sure to discuss any health issues with your doctor. Please see my disclosures. New research suggests that Covid-19’s detrimental impact on the […]
8 Signs Your Gluten-Free Diet Is Working
Is your gluten-free diet working? In this article, I share eight telltale signs that indicate your gluten-free diet is working to resolve your celiac disease symptoms. Please discuss symptoms and changes to your diet with your doctor. See my disclosures. This week, I’m celebrating my 11-year celiac disease diagnosis anniversary. It seems like forever ago […]
The Gluten-Free Watchdog Takes Extreme Stance Against Gluten-Free Oats
In this article, I attempt to provide accurate, unbiased, and balanced information about the Gluten-Free Watchdog’s recent statement on gluten-free oats. This article does not provide medical advice. All opinions are my own. Please see my disclosures. The Gluten-Free Watchdog issued a statement this week saying, “Gluten-Free Watchdog cannot recommend any brands of gluten-free oats” […]
The Rise of Late-Onset Celiac Disease
Traditionally, experts considered celiac disease a childhood condition, with symptoms appearing in the first few years of life. However, in the last decade, there has been a significant rise in the number of people being diagnosed with late-onset celiac disease or celiac that develops during adulthood. This post discusses why there’s a rise in late-onset […]
Can You Be Too Gluten-Free? How to Balance Dietary Vigilance Without Losing Your Mind
A strict gluten-free diet is the only treatment protocol for people with celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity. While vigilance to a gluten-free diet has been proven to improve a person’s health outcomes, hypervigilance has been shown to impair their quality of life. In this article, I share what researchers found when they examined this […]