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  1. RiceGuy
    I agree with what Gentleheart said. Furthermore, just handling gluten, or minute amounts of flour dust, is still a hazard even if you didn't breath or eat all day. The average person will touch their face, to scratch an itch, rub an eye, etc. Besides the mouth, there are several orifices into which particles can enter the body, including the ears, tear ducts...
  2. RiceGuy
    Do continue your current diet if pursuing tests, but never be afraid to try just because of your weight. The gluten-free diet may be the best thing you'll do for your entire body, including the weight issue. You may want to look into Open Original Shared Link. Many report good experiences, and they claim better accuracy than standard tests. Other than that...
  3. RiceGuy
    There have been long discussions about detox products, and the general consensus seems to be that it's probably not a good idea. Some do feel it helps though, so you may want to try searching the board and see what you find. I think it's better to just give the gut a rest, give it plenty of nutrients, easy to digest, natural foods, and time to heal.
  4. RiceGuy
    Sure! Avoiding refined sugars is easy. I've been doing that even before going gluten-free. I also don't do any dairy or eggs, but I make tasty treats all the time. My first suggestion is to get some Stevia. I recommend the pure powder which has nothing else added. Most brands have fillers and stuff, to bulk it up so it measures like sugar, and to hide...
  5. RiceGuy
    Welcome to the board! I'm sure the many fine members here will be able to help you sort things out. It does sound like gluten intolerance or Celiac to me. If you want to get tested, now is the time to do it. If you go gluten-free for more than a week or so, the antibodies will begin to diminish, making the tests even more inaccurate than they already are...
  6. RiceGuy
    Well, if it isn't Celiac, and if you still have malabsorption, it would seem to support the possibility of candida, which you mentioned. Not being able to eat fruits or starches would also suggest this. You could try taking caprylic acid capsules, and see how you feel. The usual recommendation is to start with one capsule per day, and work up to the suggested...
  7. RiceGuy
    Addison's has been associated with Celiac. Check here for more info on that: https://www.celiac.com/categories/Celiac-Di...-and-Disorders/ Given the symptoms of your relatives, I'd say it is a genetic problem, and I wouldn't rule out Celiac just because of negative tests. You wouldn't be the first one on this board to have negative tests. However, have...
  8. RiceGuy
    I think the frying in oil helps get them crisp before the cheese melts all over the place. Just my guess, as I've never made them. However, I'd think it wouldn't be necessary to use a deep fryer. Maybe just some oil in a frying pan will do, though again I'm not certain. Anyway, here are two recipes which call for baking them in the oven: Open Original...
  9. RiceGuy
    From the looks of it, I'd say it's the egg which keep the oil from separating from the potatoes. That's because of the lecithin, which acts as a "bridge" between water and fat.
  10. RiceGuy
    Welcome to the board! You've come to the right place. The supplements I'd suggest first would be a sublingual methylcobalamin (active form of B12), magnesium, a strong B-complex, and vitamin D3. All these are vital for proper neurological function, and deficiencies of them can produce the neuro symptoms you've mentioned, including anxiety. Other common...
  11. RiceGuy
    Yep! Open Original Shared Link has a wide selection of flours, many processed in a gluten-free facility. Many are certified organic too. However, their gluten-free buckwheat flour is very light in color - sorta like white rice flour. It used to look perfectly normal for buckwheat flour, so I think they may have switched suppliers, or the method of milling...
  12. RiceGuy
    As others have rightly stated, there are good gluten-free options. I like to say, that gluten-free pizza IS real pizza, just like gluten-free bread IS real bread. There is no law that I'm aware of which states it has to be made with wheat to be "real". That would be like saying all ice cream has to be chocolate, or all sandwiches have to have bologna, or...
  13. RiceGuy
    Well, at long last I've found a culprit - Arrowhead Mills flours. After several trials and periods of avoidance, I can say with certainty that their buckwheat flour gives me gluten symptoms. I think it must have been near the threshold in the past, because previous bags occasionally had me suspicious, but the last bag has gotten me enough times where I know...
  14. RiceGuy
    Are you saying that your email and password were recognized, or did it say the login was incorrect? As long as you enter the email which you signed up with (or the last one which you updated in your profile) it should obviously work.
  15. RiceGuy
    I was having all sorts of nerve/muscle issues and pains, even long after going gluten-free. What resolved it was avoiding nightshades (which have a muscle nerve toxin), and taking B12 and magnesium. Turns out, both those nutrients are often deficient in persons with Celiac.
  16. RiceGuy
    It doesn't look to be very dependent on the egg IMO, so I'd guess the typical egg replacer such as Ener-G should work fine. Alternatively, perhaps a bit of xanthan or guar gum would make up for the binding properties. Since egg yoke has a notable percentage of lecithin, which is an emulsifier, I think some lecithin (like 1-2 tsp) would work too.
  17. RiceGuy
    Welcome. I think you've come to the right place for some answers. The symptoms you've outlined do track with Celiac Disease, so it wouldn't surprise me one bit if you are having reactions to gluten. Do keep in mind that the tests doctors rely on are often falsely negative. The gluten-free diet is really the best test, and regardless of anything else, if...
  18. RiceGuy
    Since coconut oil is solid like butter up to about 76
  19. RiceGuy
    If it were me, I think I'd stop taking the Imodium, and allow the body to purge itself of whatever is bothering it. It just seems to me that if you aren't eating gluten or other things which are bothering your system, that it may not be a good idea to try to induce a certain condition. However, I don't know if it's better to stop all at once, or taper down...
  20. RiceGuy
    In addition to what others have said, you may have an electrolyte imbalance. Sports drinks such as Gatoraid are designed to help with this, so I'd suggest trying that. Last I knew, they are gluten-free, but always check the labels. You can alternatively take potassium and sodium, in orange or other citrus fruit juice. Until I started taking potassium,...
  21. RiceGuy
    Certain supplements may be helpful for the cold extremities. I used to have such sensitivity to cold, but not much any more. I think both the B12 and magnesium I take have really helped me with this. Supplemets to try: vitamin E Magnesium inositol hexaniacinate or Nicotinic acid (two forms of niacin) ginkgo biloba evening primrose oil or borage oil...
  22. RiceGuy
    Well, it could have been an unsafe ingredient in the dressing, or it might be that you are like many others here, who find they cannot tolerate certain other things. Dairy, soy, corn, eggs, nuts, and nightshades can all be troublesome, so you'll need to take note of top allergens and pretty much everything else, and learn what is safe for your body. If...
  23. RiceGuy
    Hi everybody. I'm hoping some of you have made tahini or other seed/nut butters, and can say whether or not a hand blender would work for such a task. If not, what would be your suggestion? I have a regular blender, which works fine, but not with less than about 2 1/2 or more cups. I just don't always need that much, especially when making something to add...
  24. RiceGuy
    From what I've read, the main reason for "nutritional yeast" is as a flavor enhancer. This is because it contains MSG (Monosodium Glutamate), a neurotoxic compound. Also, the products I've looked up apparently have the B vitamins added to them. I am guessing this is because the naturally occurring levels are so small, that it really wouldn't do any good....
  25. RiceGuy
    The salt substitute is probably potassium chloride. I have some for use as a potassium supplement, which I was hoping to sprinkle on food. However, it tastes sooooo icky, I can't use it that way, unless in very small amounts. I find potassium gluconate to be very neutral in flavor, so I'd recommend that instead. But do be careful when lowering your salt...
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