In Latin, gluten means “glue” and that’s exactly what it is: two proteins, gliadin and glutenin, stuck together. Gluten is… Read more »
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Managing Life with Celiac Disease
It may sound daunting, but once you’re diagnosed with celiac disease, it’s usually good news. Most people with celiac disease… Read more »
Celiac’s Link to Other Health Conditions
Celiac disease is one of a group of conditions classified as autoimmune disorders because the body’s immune system turns on… Read more »
All About Celiac Disease and Celiac Testing
Celiac disease, from the Latin word for “abdominal cavity,” occurs when the body rejects a protein called gluten, which is found in grains such as wheat, barley and rye.
Celiac Symptoms: The Full Gamut
The symptoms of celiac disease can involve multiple organs and range widely in both severity and type.
Celiac Disease and C-Sections
Scientists find link between babies born by caesarean section and the development of celiac disease. The link is unique to celiac and not to other inflammatory bowel diseases.
Signs and Symptoms of Food Allergy
Do you sometimes feel sick to your stomach not long after eating? Have you noticed a pattern in the types… Read more »
Cashew’s Unexpected Potency as an Allergen
Scientists have discovered that, despite popular belief, peanuts may not be the allergen that causes the most severe allergic reactions.… Read more »
Oral Allergy: Plants, Foods That Cross-React
Cross-reaction chart for oral allergy syndrome.
Comparing The Airlines’ Allergy Policies
See the newly updated Airlines & Allergy Policy Directory here. For older chart, click on the image below, or here.… Read more »