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  1. AlwaysLearning
    I have frequently thought that all prisons should serve gluten-free foods in order to reduce behavioral problems amongst inmates, but I had not considered a case this extreme. I would not be surprised (if anyone bothered to study it) if the prison populations had a higher rate of celiac than the general public, after you excluded the higher rates of minorities...
  2. AlwaysLearning
    Sorry, I'm not going to get into an argument over symantics. I said "linked to", which you have already agreed is true, so I'm not sure why you are asking me to prove my statement.
  3. AlwaysLearning
    You might try going supplement free for a while. Most supplements are not bioidentical to the nutrients we get from our food and can have side effects. Like vitamin D supplements can be tough on your kidneys, for example. And I wouldn't supplement anything unless you've actually tested as having a deficiency.
  4. AlwaysLearning
    I sometime have this if I eat something salty, but it is normally in combination with something else, such as gnawing on a toothpick that is made with tea tree oil (endocrine disruptor) that has already caused irritation in my mouth. For me, it is not a true allergic reaction, just a reaction. You could also look into histamines. Your body produces them...
  5. AlwaysLearning
    I have had some issues with foods that are labeled as gluten-free, but those instances have been rare and my reactions were small. But I'm hardcore about being gluten free so I now react to even miniscule parts per million. If you're like me, that just means we're doing it right! If you're avoiding processed foods and only have a limited number of suspect...
  6. AlwaysLearning
    Celiac is linked to problems in both the small and large intestines. Autoimmune reactions rarely limit themselves to just one area of the body. But yes, when they do an endoscopy and look for damage, they are looking at the section right at the top of the small intestine. LyndsRose, congratulations on getting results from an endoscopy that showed healed...
  7. AlwaysLearning
    Already being a cook is a great thing if you are recently diagnosed. You're likely to have a bit of a shock when start to realize how many foods are no longer safe, and many of them foods that "should" be okay but are actually being produced in ways that allow for cross contamination or have hidden ingredients. And you might find that your reactions to gluten...
  8. AlwaysLearning
    Also, get your thyroid hormone levels checked. Celiac and thyroid disease often go hand in hand. If you have a hyperactive thyroid, it will be difficult to gain weight because all of the systems in your body run too fast. If your B12 deficiency isn't caused by malabsorption due to intestinal damage, hyperthyroidism can cause B12 deficiency because it one...
  9. AlwaysLearning
    I found this old thread because I just had a reaction to Udi's frozen pizza. I've been hard-core gluten free for many years and have been eating Udi's frozen pizzas for the past couple without complaint ... until last night. My stomach is now doing somersaults in ways that I haven't experienced since the early days of my going gluten-free. I figured...
  10. AlwaysLearning
    This was years ago, but the only thing off during the testing at a yearly physical was extremely low cholesterol levels. Despite that my doctor asked me if I was a vegetarian and my answer was no, and that I had never been, his treatment recommendation was "Eat more steak." and he sent me on my way. For years I complained that I had abdominal pain. I can...
  11. AlwaysLearning
    Thanks for the heads up about Amy's. I noticed one of their items as being labeled gluten free with a big gluten-free label on the shelf (WholeFoods) but skipped it when the box itself didn't clearly state that it was gluten free. I do find that the companies that are dedicated to only making gluten free products are much safer than those that do both. I...
  12. AlwaysLearning
    I find the genetic link between narcolepsy and celiac very interesting but I also have to wonder if your vitamin deficiency tests were actually accurate. Is it possible that your levels fell within the normal range but were on the low end? Did you get the results from your doctor that you could do some of your own research into the numbers? I ask because...
  13. AlwaysLearning
    Beer Chicken (I've done this poaching method with just water and it is still quite tasty. White wine works too) This makes a juicy, evenly cooked chicken with lots of flavor, and enough gravy to serve over rice. (I normally serve with a separate side vegetable.) Ingredients: • Boneless chicken (I prefer thighs and get the organic/free range) • Black oli...
  14. AlwaysLearning
    What about fruit smoothies to add calories? They'd be high in sugars, but the fiber should help balance out any sugar spikes during digestion and adding some protein powder could help even it out more ... if you can find one that doesn't aggravate allergies as well. And the blending process should help make them a little easier to digest, no? Plus, you...
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