Chances are you know someone who has a gluten sensitivity or celiac disease, which results in the small intestine struggling to process gluten—a food component found in many popular dishes. Failing to avoid these foods can be devastating, resulting in severe nausea and even nerve damage. But there’s good news; it’s not all that difficult to make a delicious gluten-free meal!
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We’re so prone to quietly covering up the fact that we pass gas (or blaming it on the dog) that it’s almost humorous to admit that farting is not only simply a fact of life—but a healthy one. So regardless if you let er’ rip, make those noises under your armpit, or are part of […]
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Family bonds can be very strong, so strong that several genetic disorders, or conditions, are common in children through their parents or grandparents where diseases can directly be traced back through ancestry or ethnicity. For example, sickle cell anemia is one common genetic disorder that mainly affects individuals of African or Mediterranean descent. So whether […]
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U.S. scientists have some welcome news for those who miss bread, but have serious gluten allergies, like Celiac Disease. Up until now, those with gluten allergies or severe intolerance have had one choice if they want to squelch abdominal pain—to abandon all foods containing wheat, barley and rye. However, it’s a daily struggle to kick gluten completely […]
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A new study presented at the American College of Gastroenterology Annual Meeting this week reveals a direct relationship between celiac disease and fertility and pregnancy outcomes in women. The study is in the preliminary stages of development but lead researcher Stephanie M. Moleski says the findings demonstrate “a clear need for increased awareness of this […]
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Scientists are now speculating that babies born in the spring and summer months might be more prone to developing Celiac Disease and gluten intolerance compared to those born during the winter and fall. The idea behind this theory is that babies born during the colder months are exposed to the triggers of Celiac disease much […]
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