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I don't think the herbalist meant any harm when he used the word "true" celiac. I took what he said (and how he said it) as his just trying to compare someone with severe symptoms who absolutely KNOWS that gluten negatively impacts their health (possibly in multiple ways) vs someone "like me", who is just TRYING gluten-free, to see if it makes a difference...

Shauna, THANK YOU for the reply. So interesting. Lynn

Please forgive what is probably a stupid question... but what is "nightshade"? THANK YOU! Lynn

So, there's nothing (pesticides, fungicides, etc?) specific to, and inherent in, the traditional wheat crop ONLY then? That's what I am wondering. And what does "glutened" mean? Please forgive, I am just learning. And there is so much to learn! Thank you! Lynn

Thank you so much for the replies! You guys make some good points. I am so happy to have found this forum!

Hi, newbie here. Looks like I found a great forum! I have had migraines since I was a teen. Had all the standard work-ups, MRIs, etc., with all the standard prescribed meds. Nothing has been very effective in treating the migraines, which can be crippling at times. My sister recently ran across research indicating that a wheat/gluten-free diet...