The emotional burden of following a medically necessary gluten-free diet weighs heavily on a person. In this article, I’ll share five of the emotional burdens faced by people following a gluten-free diet. Please see my disclosures and disclaimers. Last year, I went on the trip of a lifetime to Israel, a magical place I love […]
Gluten Sensitivity
Oral Manifestations of a Gluten Disorder: Mouth Sores, Tongue Spots, and Tooth Enamel Defects
In this article, I highlight gluten and its connection to underlying mouth disorders such as canker sores, cold sores, geographic tongue, and tooth enamel defects. No information in this article should be used as a substitute for medical advice from a doctor. This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosures and disclaimers. Before I […]
5 Causes of Celiac Disease-Related Weight Gain
Celiac disease is a digestive disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It’s a condition that occurs when a person can’t tolerate gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. Celiac disease can lead to various symptoms, including weight loss, bloating, and fatigue. But can it also lead to weight gain? This article explores […]
Do You Have Gluten Intolerance? How to Test for Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity
Gluten intolerance, or non-celiac gluten sensitivity, is a misunderstood disorder with little consensus on how to test for and diagnose it. This article will shed light on this serious disorder and help people with suspected gluten intolerance determine how to get a proper diagnosis. Please note that “gluten intolerance” and “non-celiac gluten sensitivity” are used […]
10 Facts Doctors Don’t Know about Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivities
In this article, I share ten facts doctors may not know about celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. This post may contain affiliate links; please read my disclosures. When faced with a gluten disorder, many people quickly learn that their doctor doesn’t know much about celiac disease, gluten intolerance, and other related gluten disorders, such as […]
Is Gluten Allergy Real?
A lot of people say they are “allergic” to gluten or have a “gluten allergy.” But is a gluten allergy real? In this article, I’ll discuss why you can’t technically have a “gluten allergy” but why and how the term has become so widely used and understood. I’ll also discuss how you can tell if […]