The decision to use gluten free shampoo and conditioner is entirely individual. Some people recommend using them, others do not. Now, please mind you that I’m simply sharing my OPINION on this sensitive subject. For myself, I try to use a gluten free shampoo and I do recommend it for my patients (please note thatContinue reading “Gluten Free Shampoo & Conditioner”
Tag Archives: Celiac disease
Celiac basics for patients & those that love us
So what IS celiac disease? This is a question I answer all too frequently. Usually someone will interject that it is a food allergy. No, it isn’t. I’m not allergic in the same way that someone is allergic to bees or peanuts. Celiac disease is considered to be an autoimmune disorder. Our small intestine normally hasContinue reading “Celiac basics for patients & those that love us”
Banana Bread Delight
When I was little, my mom and I would spend our weekends at our family house in Michigan. There was a store down the road the sold the BEST banana bread ever. Seriously- I’d eat the entire loaf by the end of the day. This is my favorite recipe for banana bread. The best partContinue reading “Banana Bread Delight”
When to fake it…
Fake: adj “having a false or misleading appearance” Come on everyone- we’ve all been there. At one time or another, all of us have wanted to be celiac free and not give as much thought to what we eat like we have been trained to do. We have all come to the point where weContinue reading “When to fake it…”
Looking fabulous
Growing up I was a tomboy. I loved baseball, lived for fishing with my dad, and loved being outdoors. My mom tried her hardest to introduce me to Barbie dolls and all things pink! Granted, I did have a strawberry shortcake bedspread on my canopy bed, but I loved my He-Man figures more than myContinue reading “Looking fabulous”
Perfectly Imperfect
Anyone with celiac can relate to the awful moment when some gluten has managed to get past their lips. For me, those have always included being pretty angry and disappointed in myself. I would think: I’m never going to figure out this diet. I don’t want to go out to eat anymore. I don’t trustContinue reading “Perfectly Imperfect”
National Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Did you know that October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month? Did you also know that children with Down Syndrome are more likely to develop celiac disease than other children? According to some studies, the number can be as high as 10%, compared to 0.7% of the general population. That’s a huge deal! Children (and adults)Continue reading “National Down Syndrome Awareness Month”
The sub hub
Well as I eluded to in my last blog, the gluten free world has pretty well exploded! You can find GF certified foods in just about any supermarket and there are plenty of GF substitutes out there. From pasta, to bread, to pizza, if you can dream it, I’m pretty sure you can find it!Continue reading “The sub hub”
The numbers game…
Did you know that 1/133 Americans has celiac disease? Thats huge! The sad fact though is that 85% of them are still unaware of their diagnosis. I cannot stress enough how important it is to be tested. I dealt with celiac disease for YEARS before having a diagnosis. As a physician, I can tell youContinue reading “The numbers game…”
Learning to be fabulous!
Fabulous is an incredible word- dontcha think? I mean, who wouldn’t want to be fabulous? And, if I can be completely honest here- I wasn’t always fabulous. Shocking, I know! See, for a long time I had to deal with the unknown and for me it came with a price. I never understood why IContinue reading “Learning to be fabulous!”
Fit Fabulous and Gluten Free 