| Celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder has been found to affect approximately 1% of the population. These individuals cannot tolerate gluten or wheat, rye, barley, or any white flour products. Some may be sensitive to oats as well as gluten-free oats.
Celiac Disease is one of the most highly under diagnosed diseases. The biggest misconception is that it is a disease that solely affects the gastrointestinal tract. This is not true. If left untreated or undiagnosed, celiac disease can cause nutritional/vitamin deficiencies, osteoporosis, thyroid issues, other autoimmune disorders, and anemia to name a few.
Gluten can also worsen autism and memory and because it increases inflammation, it can cause joint issues, cardiac, neurological, and dermatological involvement. Gluten causes “leaky gut syndrome” which is what leads to several vitamin deficiencies. A healthy gut is essential for maintaining optimal health.
Along with Celiac Disease, other autoimmune disorders can also be impacted by diet, including: Systemic Lupus Erythematous, Multiple Sclerosis, Sjogrens's Syndrome, Crohns Disease, Hashimotos, Rheumatoid Arthritis and others.
Learn how gluten may be the trigger for these diseases and how to possibly halt the progression and alleviate symptoms.
In the case of lupus, we work with individuals to alleviate symptoms through the use of functional or integrative medicine. This involves various methods of testing, including checking for vitamin deficiencies, food allergies, and a thorough and detailed history and physical.
If you have any of the above medical ailments, or have been battling with fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome, gluten may be the culprit.
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