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  1. RiceGuy
    Since you have an Asian store, you should be able to buy sorghum flour there, which will likely be labeled as either Jowar, Juwar, or Juvar. A similar flour (though not exact) is millet, which is usually labeled Bajri. I've purchased these from an on line Asian store, but they were a bit different than what Bob's and others usually sell. There are a number...
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    Well, I don't have a specific recipe, but I can think of a few ingredients that I'd try. And coconut milk is the very first thing on that list too Perhaps you can use Coconut Bliss as a starting point: Open Original Shared Link
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    The best, safest remedy for C that I'm aware of is magnesium - something we all need anyway. Many Celiacs are deficient in magnesium, which isn't surprising considering the malabsorption issue, plus the fact that most Americans in general are deficient as well. Not everyone can handle lots of fiber, and depending on the specifics of the problem can be quite...
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    I had to stop using the margarine I had been using, because of the whey. Some people are just as sensitive to dairy or other allergens as they are to gluten, so if you are not yet sure of your sensitivity to it, I'd think it best not to have any at all. Some dairy-free margarines are Earth Balance, Fleischmann's unsalted, Mother's, and Willow Run. However...
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    What helped me greatly with the sort of symptoms you've mentioned are a sublingual methylcobalamin (B12), and magnesium. From muscle and joint pain, to brain fog, foul mood, sleep patterns, fatigue, and so much more. I consider these things as indispensable. Other supplements to consider are a B-complex, vitamin D, calcium, zinc, folic acid, potassium, and...
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    Yep! It's like they can't smell when they've gotten themselves soaped up and didn't rinse properly. They look at me like I'm nuts. How on Earth can they stand to be in the same room with their own body? I once volunteered to assemble a child's toy. As I was unwrapping the plastic pieces, I began to feel woozy, though there didn't seem to be any distinct...
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    Sure, glutamic acid is in a lot of stuff, and you might very well find it helpful to limit it. My research on it has been more focused on the free form, but I'm sure DogtorJ has some valid points. And certainly I agree that it is worth a try, just as the gluten-free diet is for many more people than ever do.
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    Sure, I continued to eat rice, potatoes, etc. I can't say it would not have worked better to avoid them, but since my recovery was so fast and pronounced, I knew I was on the right track, thus didn't have to look for other ways to beat down the candida. I self-diagnosed. All the stupid doctors I went to never had a clue about candida, much less gluten...
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    Well, the brain is supposed to be mostly water, but of the solid portion, apparently a fair amount is fat. The liver is important in the digestion of fats though. As I recall, it has something to do with the fact that the liver produces bile acids, which aid in the digestive process. I'm curious though, how it is that you "feel" this build-up of fats?...
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    Well, not only did my legs start to feel tired and such, but after a while there began to be some serious pain. It unfortunately got to be debilitating before I figured it out. Once I started taking magnesium, it cleared up in a matter of weeks. Since magnesium deficiency is very common amongst Celiacs, it doesn't surprise me, now that I know about it. Just...
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    I agree that besides plastic utensils harboring gluten, the autolyzed yeast can certainly be a problem. From what I've read, Free Glutamic Acid (which for all practical purposes is the same as MSG) plays a prominent role in the life of yeasts. Furthermore, it seems that the producers of such yeasts actually use glutamic acid to speed up the growth of the...
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    From my research, glutamic acid is particularly harmful when it is unbound. That is, if it isn't contained in or attached to another, larger molecule. This is known as free glutamic acid, more commonly referred to as MSG. These things are neurotoxic, and can have serious effects on the brain and body. Check www.truthinlabeling.org for more details. AFAIK...
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    Yes, I've always been very sensitive to chemical odors too. I agree that having an already-overwhelmed or hyperactive immune system would seem a logical factor in the sensitivity.
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    So glad you found them! Yes, the natural calm is effective. That's actually one of the first I tried, and I only switched because I could dissolve it in water no matter what I did. It also had such a strong citrus taste that I just couldn't bear it. However, I hadn't tried it in orange or other juice, and I suppose it might taste ok that way. Since then I...
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    I find coconut oil works great. It's solid at room temp, like butter, and IMO tastes fabulous if you get Open Original Shared Link (not the cheapo ones sold at most places). Plus, coconut oil is very healthy, and is wonderful for the skin, hair, nails, and lots more.
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    RiceGuy replied to MDRB's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    I agree that it sounds like denial. If your mother is at all similar to mine, I'd think she doesn't want to believe you need to be gluten-free, and is hoping that you would be overcome by temptation, eat gluten, and feel fine, proving "it's all in your head". What I always find annoyingly perplexing, is that most everyone understands a sensitivity to other...
  17. RiceGuy
    I bake without dairy, egg, and soy all the time. It's pretty easy to get decent results too. In place of eggs, there are a few other common substitutes besides flax meal which many say do work well. I've used applesauce with success, and nut meals such as almond, pecan, or walnut can work depending how the egg is being used. I really like coconut oil in recipes...
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    Sounds like you could use a B12 supplement. The best type is methylcobalamin, in sublingual form. Take at least 3mg per day. Obviously, make sure it is gluten-free!
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    I agree. Sure looks like DH to me also. As for where the gluten may be coming from, seems to me kids that age spend a lot of time on the floor, and flour dust, bread crumbs, etc always end up on the floor too, even if you can't see it. That being said, I had some DH for a long while even after going gluten-free. Plus, as I understand it, DH never actually...
  20. RiceGuy
    Yes, irritability is certainly common amongst Celiacs. One of the reasons may be a magnesium deficiency. Many times this results in a craving for chocolate, as it has a notable amount of magnesium. Low body weight is also very common. But, the larger question is if your wife is already gluten-free, or will try the gluten-free diet. That is the single best...
  21. RiceGuy
    Well, to be as blunt as Celiac villi, yes, it sure does sound like Celiac to me. Especially when going gluten-free appears to be helping already. Do give it time though, as it can take a while before the intestines heal enough to see noticeable improvement. It was about six months before I noticed much of anything. You've come to the right place. I'm sure...
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    Fabulous! I think it really packs a punch when it comes from an 11 year old! Kids listen to kids too. Wonderful article!
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    I was extremely hungry for quite awhile, until there was enough intestinal healing to absorb more nutrients. I dealt with it by eating a LOT, but I know now that I really should have started some supplements. I eventually did, after which I really began to feel better. I'd recommend magnesium, which not only assists in nutrient absorption, but will relieve...
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    Even with nasty viruses like AIDS, Open Original Shared Link. Well, with Celiac, it is just the opposite. That is, some people are not immune. It's a bit like when the Europeans came to the new world, they brought all sorts of diseases with them, but they were more or less immune. So the natives got sick, not the white man. That's the best I can think...
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    This is an amazing story: Open Original Shared Link The first thing I thought of was regrowing villi, but there are all sorts of possibilities, such as other internal organs, eyes, inner ears, entire limbs, the spinal cord, hair, skin (as in burn victims), etc. The list seems nearly endless.
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