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    I've been using this for my dressing lately. I like the sticky-sweet texture: Napa Salad dressing: 1/2 c. olive oil 1 tsp. gluten free soy sauce 1/2 c. sugar 1/4 c. vinegar sesame oil to taste A sprinkle of roasted almonds
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    I've been adding tea tree oil to glycerine for shampoo, and rinsing my scap with a nighttime primrose oil soap bar. I can honestly say that after only a week, its been helping wonders. The swelling on my scalp has gone down and my hair doesn't seem to be falling out at an alarming rate. I'll definitely look into the OTC. Thanks!
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    Woah a candida overgrowth makes so much sense!! I just read a few articles regarding candida related and hair loss, and finally, something that seems to fit with my type of hair loss! Considering I've been having problems with yeast and sores since I developed a problem with gluten, I can't believe I didn't make the connection before. I'm going to start...
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    Thanks SkyLark Yeah, Ive been tested for just about everything... multiple times over. Thyroid, vitamin deficiencies, other autoimmune diseases, all came back normal. I do drink fortified almond milk.
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    I'm going to see an allergist in the city as soon as I get the chance, as well as a specialist about my reassuring hair loss issue. Before then, do you guys suggest I go totally dairy-free just in case? Or is drinking lactose-free milk and stuff okay?
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    Thank you so much wheat chef, it helped a lot. I too am discovering an issue with dairy. I've cut out lactose (which got rid of the stomach issues it was causing me), but after reading your post, do you suggest I should cut all dairy out? (Including lactose-free milk and cheese). Unfortunately, I've been about 2 weeks on a "clean" diet, and my hair loss...
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    I'm usually okay with a small amount of cheddar, but the minute I have a big bowl of ricotta I get a tummy ache.
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    The link isn't working for me, I'm really interested in reading it. *edit* nvm it worked! Thanks for sharing.
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    I've been noticing lately that I'm experiencing a problem with milk, cream and ice-cream. It gives me bloating, and some of the same types of cramps that I get when I eat wheat. I wouldn't say that milk causes diarrhea, but it definitely "softens things up" when I do use the washroom. I also get migraines after ingesting a large amount of milk/cheese. None...
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    Thank you Superfudge I'm glad that you're husbands hair loss corrected itself. I wish I could say the same for mine! I've been to three different dermatologists within the past year (two before I went wheat-free, and one after). The first dermatologists suspected an auto-immune disease (specifically lupus) which was tested for, and nothing. The second...
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    Its definitely possible that your psychological symptoms may go away when you switch to a gluten-free diet. Speaking from experience, wheat makes me so. friggn. nuts. I've had problems with anxiety, manic episodes, OCD and paranoia my entire life. Now I can't say for definite that there is a direct correlation between wheat and my anxiety, but I do know...
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    I soo need to try these. Good thing I'm not a picky eater
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    Thank you Ravenwoodglass, that's exactly what I needed to hear. I'm still getting used to understanding what affects me and what doesn't. I assume that a few potato chips are harmless, but I pay for it afterwards. I also just figured out that a new brand of "wheat-free" bread I've been trying that my dad got me (from an independent company... one that...
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    @ToriMartin : sorry to hear that you've been having hair problems too. Hope you figure things out! I finally went to an allergy specialist who recommended that I keep on a wheat-free diet. He also told me that my hair loss was probably related to the wheat/gluten intolerence, and that I need to "clean up my diet." I've stopped cheating, I've switched...
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    This sounds really good! I used to eat zuccine chocolate cake as a kid - cant wait to try this.
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    I love using rice paper for raw rolls, but this recipe sounds fantastic too! Thanks for sharing.
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    I live in Mississauga. There are a few in my area but I'm not sure about intersections. I caved into today and ordered a gluten-free pizza from Pizza Nova (plain with tomato sauce and cheese). I asked the cook whether they took measures to make sure the pizza wasn't contaminated, and kind of seemed irritated that i was being so particular and told me...
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    I can't use any shampoo or condition with wheat in it, because my scalp gets red and inflamed and itchy and my hair falls out. Never experienced any intestinal problems from shampoo though (that I know of). I would switch to a wheat-free shampoo and conditioner to be safe. I make my own using pure glycerine and olive oil for condition. There are quite...
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    I called two different Pizza Nova locations in my area. Both said (contrary to what was claimed on the website) that they didn't use separate ovens for the gluten-free pizza, and only did so when they had the time. I was assured that the gluten-free pizza "wouldn't touch" the wheat ones. I worked in a pizza place for a short period of time when I was...
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    Thanks, I'll definitely look into Garnier. As for my hair loss... its been getting worse. My scalp always feels inflamed and my hair keeps on falling out. I'm readjusting my diet, yet again, and resorting to making my own shampoo instead of using store bought products. I really hope it gets better...
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    Before going wheat-free, I had bad hair loss, and like you, the quality of my hair had deteriorated as well. It was really important that I switched to wheat-free hair products. My dermatologists suggested against using any kind of hair coloring on my hair, because the harsh chemicals in hair dye products will only add to the hair's damage. That said...
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    I'm in the GTA, and I'm totally ecstatic to hear that Pizza Nova sells gluten free pizza! I'm sooo getting some the first chance I get. It's been so long since I've had pizza!! The only place I've been to that's a 100% gluten-free restaurant is Raw Aura in Port Credit Mississauga. As the name suggests, its a totally raw organic vegan restaurant, and the...
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    I read this yesterday and got really excited about Chex cereal. I went shopping to three different grocery stores and none sold the brand D: I remember eating them as a kid... does anyone know where to get Chex in Canada?
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    I've had cyst problems for a year or so (got them ultrasounded and everything). They've gone away since I went gluten-free. I had no idea it could be related!
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    I get fortified soy milk whenever I can afford it (its a great way to get my vitamins!) and I've never had a problem with it. Firm soy on the other hand...
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