Gluten Bloating: Why Does It Happen and How To Fix It

Gluten intolerance is an increasingly prominent concern, often manifesting in the uncomfortable issue known as gluten bloating. For individuals sensitive to gluten, bloating becomes a recurring challenge, leading to discomfort and a range of digestive issues. This article explores gluten-induced bloating – why it happens, what it looks like, and how to find relief. What […]
Refractory Celiac Disease

Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition that is triggered by the ingestion of gluten. When you have celiac disease, your body perceives gluten as an invader, which causes your body to launch an immune response. This causes inflammation in the intestinal tract and other parts of the body. Systemic inflammation then contributes to further autoimmunity […]
Celiac Disease Fever (AKA Gluten Fever)

Celiac disease and Non Celiac Gluten Sensitivity (NCGS) can cause a wide variety of symptoms, some more common than others. Most people associate celiac symptoms with stomach pain, diarrhea, malnutrition, and weight loss. One of the most unrecognized symptoms linked to gluten is fever. This article will focus on gluten induced fevers, why they happen, […]
What Alcohol is Gluten Free?

Alcohol on a gluten free diet When adopting a gluten free lifestyle, many people often start to research what foods are safe to eat and what foods are not safe to eat. Of course this information is critical to maintaining a gluten free diet and ultimately healing your gut and managing any associated conditions. But […]
Are Potatoes Gluten Free?

Are Potatoes Gluten Free? When adopting a gluten free diet, it can become confusing to understand which foods contain gluten and which are safe to eat. In particular, starchy carbohydrate foods tend to draw a lot of skepticism. One food in particular that comes into question is potatoes. Are potatoes gluten free? As with most […]
Is Sourdough Bread Gluten Free?

Is Sourdough Bread Gluten Free? The internet is full of information – and misinformation. When you have a gluten sensitivity or have celiac disease, It can be difficult to identify which claims and sources are valid, particularly when it comes to health information. Your health is important and it is critical that you have the […]
Is Cornstarch Gluten Free?

Is Cornstarch Gluten Free? Cornstarch is a common ingredient in many packaged and prepared foods. Knowing if cornstarch is gluten free is key to ensuring you remain healthy and comfortable. This article will explore what cornstarch is, how it is made, whether it is gluten free, and what alternatives to cornstarch you can use yourself […]
Is Oat Milk Gluten Free?

Is Oat Milk Gluten Free As alternative milks rise in popularity, an increasing number of products are becoming available. Manufacturers are capitalizing on consumers’ desire to avoid dairy by developing new alternative milk products and marketing them as healthier for you. One of the more popular options for milk alternatives is oat milk. Is oat […]
What Supplements Should I Take If I Have Celiac Disease?

Should Those with Celiac Disease and Non Celiac Gluten Sensitivity Take Supplements? Even though vitamin and mineral deficiencies are extremely common for those with celiac and non celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), the issue is largely ignored by doctors when a celiac diagnosis is made. Because nutrients are an essential part of the healing and recovery […]
Your Guide to Gluten Free Cereal

Your Guide to Gluten Free Cereal Cereal is a breakfast staple, but if you are living a gluten free lifestyle, cereal might be quite literally off the table! There are quite a few gluten free cereals available, but the vast majority are not recommended for a number of reasons: They taste terrible. They have unhealthy […]
What Is Modified Food Starch?

If you’re one to look at food labels, you’ve probably come across an ingredient that sounds a little suspect: modified food starch. You may have thought, “what is modified food starch”? While modified food starch is often gluten free, you’re right to be hesitant before consuming this common but questionable additive. Let’s take a closer […]
Folate Deficiency & Gluten – What’s The Connection?

Folate Deficiency & Gluten Sensitivity What’s The Connection? Can gluten cause a folate deficiency? Are those with celiac disease at greater risk for health issues caused by folate deficiency? The simple answer is yes, but before we dive into the topic, let’s discuss why folate (AKA – vitamin B9) is so important. Folate is part […]
Should Celiacs Be Worried About Covid?

Should Celiacs or Those with Gluten Sensitivity Be More Worried About Covid? Should celiacs be worried about Covid? Are those with gluten sensitivity at greater risk of infection? The simple answer is no. If you are taking care of yourself, watching your gluten free diet carefully, and following a healthy lifestyle, you should not have […]
Dr. O – Do Grains and Gluten Cause Heart Disease

In the United States, it’s no secret that about 50% of the population is battling being overweight or obese. And though weight is just a number on a scale, it often comes with several side effects like poor health and disease – one of these being heart disease. If you exclude autoimmune diseases, heart disease, […]
The Rise of Autoimmune Disease

With the prevalence of autoimmune diseases, it is likely that you or someone you know has one. In fact, in the United States, more than 50 million people suffer from an autoimmune disease and it happens to be the number one killer of women under 65. To further put it into perspective, cancer affects 9 […]