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Beans and Fiber Speaker: Megan Stanger, dietician St. Mark's Hospital, Women's Pavilion, 2nd floor Auditorium 7pm information: saltlakegig@yahoo.com
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ARCHIVED How Fast Should Antibody Levels Drop?
gfgrandma replied to chilligirl's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
the tTg test measures inflammation. The fact that your levels have dropped this much is very positive. How long it takes to heal is a relative answer. The longer the disease process has been active, how old you are, and your general health will determine the speed. Some people never do have o antibodies. I don't know of any research about the effects of pregnancy... -
ARCHIVED Trying To Adjust
gfgrandma replied to New Man's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
So sorry to hear about your son's problems. Unfortunately, there may be some bad news that you need to hear. If the tests that the GI Dr. will do are going to valid, your son needs to continue to eat gluten. Eliminating the gluten will eliminate the production of antibodies and will begin the healing process. There are other disorders that can make the blood... -
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Is there an alternative ingredient for xanthan gum in yeast breads? Guar gum is also not available.
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ARCHIVED Milled Flax Seed Vs. Flax Seed Meal?
gfgrandma replied to nikki8's topic in Gluten-Free Recipes & Cooking Tips
For information: milled or meal vs. whole flax seed whole flax seed will store better. the whole seed is usually not digestable and irritating to anyone with an inflammed intestine. The seed must be ground, or milled to make the nutrients digestible. a mortar and pestle, blender, coffee grinder work well for quickly grinding small quantities.