Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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 A full-blown allergy to gluten is called celiac disease, and at one time it was thought to affect 1 in 200 people. Now the figure is believed to be closer to 1 in 3 3, and some experts say it's even more common than that. As James Braly, M.D., says in his book Dangerous Grains, celiac disease is just one subset of gluten sensitivity. Many, many more people than have celiac disease have undiagnosed or delayed food sensitivities, and wheat and gluten are prime triggers. (Wheat is one of the seven top allergens in the diet. |
Michael T. Murray
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 All of this is caused by the immune system's abnormal response to gluten. celiac disease, like type 1 diabetes, is associated with gut immune function abnormalities. And, as with diabetes, breast-feeding appears to help prevent celiac disease, while early introduction of cow's milk is believed to be a major causative factor. The risk of developing type 1 diabetes is higher in children with celiac disease. Not surprisingly, the highest levels of antibodies to cow's-milk proteins are found in people with celiac disease. |
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| Bottom line: The only way to diagnose celiac disease is through a blood test and biopsy. The blood test detects certain antibodies that are produced when celiac patients consume gluten. If these antibodies are present, a biopsy is taken of the small intestine to check for damage to the lining. During this procedure, the doctor inserts an endoscope—a thin, flexible tube— through the mouth, esophagus and stomach, and into the small intestine to take a sample of intestinal tissue.
If both the blood test and the biopsy are positive, celiac disease is the presumed culprit. |
Tom Bohager
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 Symptoms of celiac disease include diarrhea, nausea, abdominal swelling, foul-smelling greasy stools, weight loss, anemia, joint or bone pain, and skin rashes. Dietary recommendations include eliminating of foods containing gluten or milk products.
Studies have shown that high percentages of people with moderate to severe celiac disease are deficient in digestive enzymes because of damage to the lining of the small intestine (G. M. Gray, "Disaccharidases of the Small Intestine in Selected Diseases," in D. D. Katz (ed.), Human Health and Disease, (Bethesda, MD: FASEB
1980): 124.). |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
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 However, the occurrence of acid reflux is not reduced (Wenzl, 2003) indications and usage
Unproven Uses: Carob is used in dietary agents for acute nutritional disorders, diarrhea, dyspepsia, enterocolitis, celiac disease, and sprue. It is also used for habitual vomiting in babies, acetonemic vomiting, rumination, retching cough, and vomiting.
Carob seed flour is used in the production of gluten-free starch bread, which is used for vomiting during pregnancy, celiac disease and obesity. In cases of elevated cholesterol, it is used as part of a low-cholesterol, low-fat diet. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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| Celiac disease is the most dramatic example of gluten intolerance, but many people are gluten sensitive without having full-blown celiac disease. Unfortunately, barley, oats, rye, and wheat are all gluten-containing grains (though wheat is by far " the worst offender). The second group needing to be careful are those suffering from uric acid-related problems (i.e., gout and kidney stones); oats contain purines, which are substances that break down to uric acid in the body. |
| Dangerous Grains, celiac disease is just one subset of gluten sensitivity. Many, many more people than have celiac disease have undiagnosed or delayed food sensitivities, and wheat and gluten are prime triggers. (Wheat is one of the seven top allergens in the diet.) I can tell you that among nutritionists, naturopaths, and doctors practicing integrative and functional medicine, one of the first dietary orders of business with patients who have multiple complaints is to take them off wheat, dairy, and sugar. |
Michael T. Murray
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| Gluten sensitivity produces celiac disease, another autoimmune disorder. This disease is characterized by diarrhea and nutrient malabsorption and is associated with damaged small intestine structure. All of this is caused by the immune system's abnormal response to gluten. celiac disease, like type 1 diabetes, is associated with gut immune function abnormalities. And, as with diabetes, breast-feeding appears to help prevent celiac disease, while early introduction of cow's milk is believed to be a major causative factor. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
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| Celiac Disease
A randomized, double-blind, multicenter study was performed with 116 children with celiac disease who were randomized to one of two groups. One group was given a standard gluten-free diet (GFD). The other group was given a GFD with additional, wheat-free oat products over a one-year period. |
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| Up to 90% of celiac disease Cases Undiagnosed
Charles O. Elson, MD, professor of medicine, division of gastroenterology and hepatology, University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham.
Celiac disease—a genetic disorder in which eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye, causes damage to the small intestine—was long believed to be a relatively rare condition that emerged in childhood. |
Michael T. Murray
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| And, as with diabetes, breast-feeding appears to help prevent celiac disease, while early introduction of cow's milk is believed to be a major causative factor. The risk of developing type 1 diabetes is higher in children with celiac disease. Not surprisingly, the highest levels of antibodies to cow's-milk proteins are found in people with celiac disease.18
Factors That Set the Stage for Autoimmunity in Type 1 Diabetes
Only a relative few people develop type 1 diabetes, even though many are exposed to bovine insulin orally at a very young age. |
Kaayla T. Daniel, PhD, CCN
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 Flattening and atrophy of the villi lead to malnutrition and failure to thrive, with a clinical picture very similar to that found in children and adults afflicted with celiac disease.76-78
Celiac disease is a serious malabsorption syndrome most commonly associated with gluten (a protein fraction found in wheat and some other grains) and dairy intolerance. Few people realize that there is also a connection with soy. Some adults with celiac disease experience diarrhea, headache, nausea and flatulence even on a gluten-free diet when they eat a tiny amount of soy. |
David W. Grotto, RD, LDN
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 CELIAC DISEASE: Sorghum lacks gluten-containing proteins typically found in wheat, rye, and barley, and is therefore considered safe for those diagnosed with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.
Tips for Using Sorghum
SELECTION AND STORAGE:
• Sorghum can be purchased in grain, flour, syrup, and sugar form. Sorghum can also be found in certain types of cereals.
• Store sorghum flour in an airtight container. It can be kept in the refrigerator for months. |
Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D.
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 The classic example of food-induced intestinal damage is celiac disease (also called "gluten enteropathy"). With celiac disease, ingesting wheat or other gluten-containing grains results in severe damage to the small intestine. Individuals with celiac disease malabsorb a wide range of nutrients; however, when they remove the gluten from their diet, their intestinal function returns to normal or near-normal.
In addition to gluten, dairy is another food category that can cause allergic reactions that affect the gastrointestinal tract. |
Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
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| How Does Regular Colon Cleansing Help Prevent celiac disease?
• Eliminates built up toxins in the bowel and keeps the intestinal walls clean
Helps relieve pressure on the liver and gallbladder to reduce the number of stones formed
Strengthens the intestinal walls to prevent leakage of toxins back into the liver
Decreases transit time to reduce exposure of the bowel lining to wheat gluten
DOCTOR'S NOTE: The most straightforward method of dealing with celiac disease is to completely remove gluten from your diet. |
| European nations. celiac disease may be one of the most common yet astonishingly under-diagnosed digestive illnesses!
How Does Regular Colon Cleansing Help Prevent celiac disease? |
| Research on celiac disease is scarce compared to other types of bowel disease, but it has been observed that Caucasian people (particularly those of European descent) are at higher risk (slightly less than 1 in 100) to develop the illness. celiac disease is one of the most common genetic diseases in Western societies, affecting many "... healthy, average Americans", many of whom remain undiagnosed and are asymptomatic.20 In many regions of Europe, it affects one out of 250 to 300 people. |
| Many people with celiac disease exhibit no symptoms at all. This is especially dangerous because these individuals are unaware of the damage occurring inside their bodies. When symptoms of CD surface, they can vary substantially from person to person.
SYMPTOMS OF celiac disease MAY INCLUDE:
• Abdominal pain
• Joint pain
• Bloating
• Menstrual problems
• Diarrhea
• Mouth sores
• Excess gas
• Muscle cramps
Gluten:
A plant protein found mostly in cereal grains. |
Benjamin H. Natelson, M.D.
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 One illness that can mimic IBS is called gluten enteropathy, or celiac disease. This is a genetically related autoimmune disease in which your gut becomes allergic to wheat products and cannot absorb food materials normally. In its worst form, celiac disease can produce weight loss with resulting malnutrition, vitamin deficiencies, and diarrhea. But occasionally none of these symptoms exist, and people may instead have fatigue, achy joints, or symptoms suggestive of IBS. The initial evaluation for this disorder uses a blood test that looks for antibodies against elements within the gut. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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| First, those who are gluten sensitive. celiac disease is the most dramatic example of gluten intolerance, but many people are gluten sensitive without having full-blown celiac disease. Unfortunately, barley, oats, rye, and wheat are all gluten-containing grains (though wheat is by far " the worst offender). The second group needing to be careful are those suffering from uric acid-related problems (i.e., gout and kidney stones); oats contain purines, which are substances that break down to uric acid in the body. |
Steven V. Joyal
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 A small percentage of people are hypersensitive to barley, especially those with celiac disease. If you have celiac disease or are sensitive to wheat, rye, or other grains that contain gluten, use barley and barley extract cautiously.
Carnitine
Carnitine is a derivative of the amino acids lysine and methionine. It is involved in energy production and specifically assists with the oxidation of glucose. Several published scientific studies have shown that carnitine supplementation supports insulin sensitivity and optimizes blood glucose levels. |
Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
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| Eliminates built up toxins in the bowel and keeps the intestinal walls clean
Helps relieve pressure on the liver and gallbladder to reduce the number of stones formed
Strengthens the intestinal walls to prevent leakage of toxins back into the liver
Decreases transit time to reduce exposure of the bowel lining to wheat gluten
DOCTOR'S NOTE: The most straightforward method of dealing with celiac disease is to completely remove gluten from your diet. |
Marshall Editions
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 HERBALISM
As with celiac disease, there are no specific herbs to cure this condition; ——-ry^— the best treatment is to avoid all forms of gluten, some of which are \ I 1/ "hidden" in foods you would not normally expect. The herbalist approach \f to wheat intolerance is to relieve symptoms until the body has recovered and is doing well on a wheat-free diet. Although wheat intolerance could lead to colitis (see p. 341) and constipation (see p. 346), a more common reaction to wheat intolerance is diarrhea, which may respond well to astringent herbs. |
Steven V. Joyal
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| If you have celiac disease or are sensitive to wheat, rye, or other grains that contain gluten, use barley and barley extract cautiously.
Carnitine
Carnitine is a derivative of the amino acids lysine and methionine. It is involved in energy production and specifically assists with the oxidation of glucose. Several published scientific studies have shown that carnitine supplementation supports insulin sensitivity and optimizes blood glucose levels. Carnitine has also been shown to decrease fat levels in muscle. |
Jack Challem
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 If you have celiac disease, be aware that it may contain trace amounts of gluten (a few parts per million, according to the company), owing to a small amount of barley malt. While Greens8000 should not replace fruits and vegetables in your diet, it is a great way to get extra nutrients that are found in fruits, vegetables, and herbs. For more information, go to www.greens8000.com.
Z.ara Bars
Lara Bars use simple, nutritious ingredients, such as dates and nuts, to create some of the best-tasting energy bars on the market. They're sold at many health food stores and at Trader loe's. |
James Dowd and Diane Stafford
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 Many people with celiac disease also have deficiencies of potassium, magnesium, iron, and vitamins A, K, and B. If you have recurrent canker sores or irritable bowel syndrome and other bowel symptoms, see a doctor for an evaluation.
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes patches of silvery, scaling skin that build up on a red base. Patches commonly occur on the scalp, elbows, knees, feet, and buttocks, but they can show up just about anywhere. Many people with psoriasis have abnormal nail growth, eye and joint inflammation, and intestinal inflammation. |
Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D.
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| With celiac disease, ingesting wheat or other gluten-containing grains results in severe damage to the small intestine. Individuals with celiac disease malabsorb a wide range of nutrients; however, when they remove the gluten from their diet, their intestinal function returns to normal or near-normal.
In addition to gluten, dairy is another food category that can cause allergic reactions that affect the gastrointestinal tract. One study in infants suggested that a cow's milk allergy can cause significant damage to the lining of the stomach. |
Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan
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 On the other hand, if the gas is the result of a GI disorder, the floaters can signal celiac disease (aka sprue, a condition in which a person cannot digest gluten, which is found predominantly in wheat). Floating stools are also seen with IBS or IBD. (See Frequent Farting, above.) People with these GI problems often have diarrhea along with the floating feces.
GREASY, SMELLY STOOLS
If you notice your floating stools have foul-smelling, you have the classic signs of steatorrhea, an abnormally high level of fat in the stool. |
Michael T. Murray
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| The risk of developing type 1 diabetes is higher in children with celiac disease. Not surprisingly, the highest levels of antibodies to cow's-milk proteins are found in people with celiac disease.18
Factors That Set the Stage for Autoimmunity in Type 1 Diabetes
Only a relative few people develop type 1 diabetes, even though many are exposed to bovine insulin orally at a very young age. The immune system usually develops tolerance to this protein because it is so close to human insulin. |
David W. Grotto, RD, LDN
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| Though barley is low in gluten, it is not gluten-free, so people with celiac disease should not use it in place of wheat.
Tips on Using Barley selection and storage:
• Whole barley comes hulled (also known as "pot barley"), pearled, cracked, flaked, and in flour forms. Barley malt, a natural sweetener made from the sprouted form of the grain, comes in either liquid or powdered varieties.
• Make sure you buy your grain from stores with high turnover. If you're unsure of its freshness, check for evidence of moisture or condensation on the packaging. |
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