Posts Tagged ‘gluten’

 

Living Well and Coping with Celiac Disease

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

 Celiac disease has been in the media quite a bit lately, as advanced diagnostic tools are being created science provides further insight into the etiology of celiac. The best treatment for celiac disease is a gluten free diet, which for a newly diagnosed person can feel like mission impossible.  Luckily, there are many resources out there to help you along the way.  As the saying goes, knowledge is power and staying informed can help you successfully manage a gluten free lifestyle.

(more…)

Tags: ,
Posted in Baby Food Allergy | Comments Off

Gluten Free diet Reduces Bone Problems in Children with Celiac Disease

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

Mum Mum’s recently discussed a new study explaining that the high risk of osteoporosis in persons with celiac disease may be due to an additional autoimmune response on bone protein.  Diagnosing celiac disease as early as possible, particularly in childhood, can prevent many of the secondary conditions that occur as a result of continued gluten ingestion.  A new study found a gluten free diet can help kids reduce future bone problems. (more…)

Tags: ,
Posted in Baby Food Allergy | Comments Off

For Food Allergic Kids, Parents and Schools Step Up

Saturday, June 6th, 2009

There has undoubtedly been an increase in the numbers of children with food allergies over the past several years.  While it may not necessarily mean greater numbers of children are effected, improvements in means of diagnosis along with increased awareness by physicians and healthcare providers has helped to bring previously undiagnosed allergies to light. Despite the increased awareness, there is still much to learn about coping with food allergies, especially those that are life threatening.  A recent survey attempted to find out just how much  people  do know. 

(more…)

Tags: ,
Posted in Baby Food Allergy | No Comments »

The Prevalence of Gluten-sensitive Enteropathy in Iron Deficient Anemia Patients

Monday, January 5th, 2009





Gluten Sensitive Enteropathy (GSE), more commonly known as celiac disease, is a genetically predisposed autoimmune disorder in which inflammation and gradual deterioration of the small intestine occurs upon the ingestion of the wheat protein gluten.  Previously thought to be a rare disease, celiac is becoming more and more common as recent studies have found celiac to be one of the most frequently occurring genetically based diseases worldwide.

(more…)

Tags: , ,
Posted in Baby Food Allergy | No Comments »

Faster Test for Food Protein that Triggers Celiac Disease

Monday, November 17th, 2008


Celiac disease, also known as gluten intolerance, is an inability to digest gluten triggering an autoimmune response.  Gluten containing grains include wheat, barley, rye, and oats; butorganic baby food, baby nutrition anyone coping with celiac disease knows that gluten is ubiquitous in the food supply and must remain a diligent food label reader. (more…)

Tags: ,
Posted in Baby Food Allergy | No Comments »

Living Well and Coping with Celiac Disease

Sunday, September 7th, 2008
 
Celiac disease is a genetic disorder in which the protein in gluten triggers an autoimmune response. The best form of treatment for celiac disease is a gluten free diet, which for a newly diagnosed person can feel like mission impossible.  Luckily, there are many resources out there to help you along the way.  As the saying goes, knowledge is power and staying informed can help you successfully manage a gluten free lifestyle.

(more…)

Tags: , ,
Posted in Baby Food Allergy | No Comments »

Find a store
Join The Community
Select a Country Hide