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Very useful and informative. This HAS really slipped under the radar of the media. 

I wonder what Dr. Hyman thinks of the recent (1/2010) AAP supplement from the Autism committee denying any association of diet and Autism, leaky gut etc.

I suspect that the  studies quoted/reviewed (though I have not reviewed them) were not powered to find the sensitive individuals but the general trend.

I look forward to his comments.

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Oats do not themselves contain gluten.  For gluten sensitive persons, oats (as with any other food products) must be processed in facilities that do not produce wheat and or other gluten containing products.  There are several good sources of oats that follow these procedures. 

I know a lady who suffered from SEVERE 'eczema' for many, many years. Her face was literally pealing off and it looked as though she had been burned. She looked very bad. It affected most of her face, head and arms. She tried everything she could think of, including going to doctors and nothing worked. Last year she was in Holland, where she originates from, and found a naturopathic doctor who knows about gluten allergies. He did some special blood tests and found she was highly allergic. She stopped eating products with gluten and you should see her now. All her skin problems have cleared up. Wow. It's a miracle.

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My daughter, who is 23, was diagnosed as "the worst case of celiac, yet the healthiest" the head of pediatric gastrentology has ever seen.  She was 18, and was misdiagnosed as 'lactose intolerant' for 3 years.    She changed her diet, got imediate relief, and its been a continuous journey of learning.  She recently realized she is also intolerant to soy.  Good news is she has a healthy baby boy who is 1 yr old.  She ate and used all organic during pregnancy, and continued during breast feeding.  Unfortunately, probably because of stress and work, her milk dried up at 6 months.  My grandson is extremely healthy, not overweight, walked at 8 months, and did get his first ear infection. That is great, since she and her brother had ear infections every six weeks when they were little.   My point is....I truly believe the organic, gluten free diet is very healthy, and she also took Juice PLUS+ during pregnancy.  This is an extra 17 fruits and vegatables every day in capsule form.    She stopped taking Juice Plus after pregancy for various reasons, and was soooo tired.  She started taking it again, and her energy has returned.    I highly recommend eating organic, more veggies, and eating Juice Plus. Its really not that hard to eat gluten free.  You can't stop and grab something at the fast food window...but thats a blessing in disguise.   Everyone can benefit from better nutrition and Juice Plus.....the proof is in our personal stories and 17 cllinical studies....it mirrors everything Dr. Hyman believes in...better nutrition.  And its easy!    

I read the UltraMind Solution and as a health conscious psychotherapist and hypnotherapist I usually recommend to clients the book, and the website.  In hypnotherapy I give suggestions to become healthier by eating and sleeping in self healing ways.  I know by my experience that there is a great deal of sense in eating healthy.  What sometimes baffles me is why people are programmed to be addicted to certain unhealthy foods, and how addictions of all kinds have been so common in society.  With all the misinformation I just wonder if the insurance reform can use functional medicine when the Medical Associations, Department of Agriculture, Food conglomerates and Media have vested interest in preventing health in people as well as in life in general on the planet. 

Two years ago, I heard a report about gluten and how many were sensitive.  I had had vague symptoms for years and doctors, homeopaths, naturopaths -- none recommended that I elimnate gluten but the report spurred me to take personal action.  For two weeks I ate NO gluten.  Then I had a piece of bread -- wow!  Did I feel lousy.  I had diarrhea -- my stomach felt bloated and I was craving sweets.  I immediately became very strict in removing all gluten.  It is SO worth it.  I easily lost 30 pounds and I have a ton more energy and I sleep well.  I'm 72.  I believe that I suffered for nearly 20 years before I figured this out.  I do need to be strict and I read all labels.  I hope many, many  people will try this simple solution.  BTW -- my ankles were constantly swollen and my feet hurt and because the gluten affects inflammation that was another way it affected me.  I just love my new slim feet!  aging well coach

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I quit eating gluten and in fairly short order life-long (60+ years) conditions had begun reversal.  A bite of holiday stuffing, which should have been a warning (bad feeling in stomach), folowed by a serving, was followed by 24 hours of symptoms.  Corn and quinoa pasta, millet bread, delicious and no symptoms, no problems.  Life is good.

My husband just fowrarded an email to me today which also covered gluten and celiac disease and besides the diet Sherry Brescia also suggested that a great probiotic which she has created and sells does wonders for this problem of gluten and celiac disease.

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My autistic son, now 15 has been recovered using chelation of mercury (lead and arsenic too) and the gluten/casein free diet along with supplements and sensory integration.

My eldest daughter ,30, has recovered about 90% from her chronic fatigue using similar protocols.

One of the many doctors whose lectures I listened to was Natasha Campbell-McBride, a Russian trained Physician from the UK who recovered her own autistic son. She did an MA in molecular nutrition and went on to treat hundreds of spectrum kids.

Her book is "Gut and Psychology Syndrome" (the so-called "GAPS diet"). She explains the theory behind the diet and even includes recipes for healing the gut, getting rid of Candida Albicans etc etc.

I HIGHLY recommend her approach. 

mumofautismcfs

Your article was very informative and confirms many ideas I've had all along about celiac.

My 13 year old daughter has celiac disease and went undiagnosed for the first seven years of her life (over half of her young life!). She had horrible stomach cramps and was constantly constipated.  As a toddler, I remember her walking around every night holding her tummy and crying.  When she went to the bathroom, she was in terrible pain.  At first they thought it was a dairy allergy, because the constipation was not on the list of symptoms initially.  One day our pediatrician called me and said to have her blood tested because they had added constipation to the list of symptoms.  She immediatley tested positive.

I spent the next four weeks in Whole Foods reading labels and substituting items for foods she enjoyed.  I purchased brightly colored cutting boards and utensils that stood out from our usual ones.  I bought her a new toaster, waffle iron and sandwich griller.  I made a cupbord just for her gluten free foods that is far away from any other food cupboards.  We bought a small freezer chest for the basement that can hold frozen items . . . such as her sandwich bread which we get a monthly shipment of from Canada. 

Once everything was set in place, everything just functioned automatically and she improved dramatically.  We have mastered the art of eating out in restaurants all over the world.  I have translated favorite family pasta and cookie recipes into gluten free effortlessly  because I found a wonderful all purpose flour.  It's all in the ingredients as they say!

I really believe that through the years the ultra processing of foods has caused an increase in this disease.  I also believe that the United States has been so slow to diagnose Celiac Disease instead of the many other ailments you mention, because it does not require constant doctor's attention or appointments or pharmacuticals once it is properly diagnosed and treated.  All it requires is good common sense and healthy eating.

I've had many food allergies (23) documented by an Immuno Labs Bloodprint test. Wheat was the primary grain I was allergic to. I enjoy eating oats, spelt and barley as alternatives to wheat. I followed the dietary guidelines for a few months, and did a reintroduction of allergens. This was 3 years ago, and I have relapsed to eating many of the foods I was allergic to and have experienced a return of symptoms.

I had the IgA anti-gliadin antibodies and IgG anti-gliadin antibodies tested and they were both negative. I am wondering if those results definitively indicate that I do not have gluten allergy or sensitivity, or if the additional tests Dr. Hyman discussed are also necessary to rule out gluten. My understanding is that the digestive system and immunological response in the body are always changing, so blood tests might provide a snapshot at best.

I plan to try the gluten self test but I am confused about how to tell if I feel bad because I am eating foods I am allergic to whether the gluten itself is bothering me as well.

Does anyone know if Enterolab is a reliable company for Gluten testing..

Thanks 

In an effort to lose stubborn weight (my heart specialist wanted me to lose 10 -12 kilograms), I tried an eating plan flor about 2 months that cut out bread and other such items - and I stopped being bloated and feeling sick after every meal.  Plus dropping weight (probably because having  retained a great deal of fluid when I was eating gluten products).

Then I re-introduced all these items in moderate amounts as per eating plan and immediately I began to feel ill again. (and gained weight rapidly).  Finally, I went to the doctor to get a test done to see if I was intolerant to gluten.

The test came back as being on the edge (?) and as I discussed this matter with my doctor and  I also mentioned I couldn't drink milk or eat custard (home made) without severe stomach cramps, pains, bloating, diarreha ; he suggested I might stay on a gluten free diet as I was probably mildly intolerant.  And that lactose intolerance went hand in hand with gluten intolerance.

A couple of months later, eating at a restaurant whose staff assured me the batter on the fish was cornstarch only not gluten, I was violently ill all night,violently vomiting and suffering stomach pains, cramps, diarreha and more or less hugging the toilet for six hours. (great when you are a guest in someone's home - luckily they had another toilet).

I have since been very diligent in avoiding gluten and only have a little plain skim milk yoghurt.

So I am very glad to read your very informative article which made me feel I wasn't "carrying on" or feeling a freak and a nuisance when eating at friends' places.

In fact a few months ago, my hubby and I were eating breakfat with a group of friends at a restaurant at the beach, and one friend leaned across to me, patting me on the shoulder, and said quitely seriously,"Don't worry about gluten today. Forget about it and eat what you like and whatever you like.  Just enjoy the food and really enjoy the day and do the gluten thingy again tomorrow."  Flabbergasted, I just stared at her and she assured me I'd have a lovely day without fussing about gluten and such like.  I am still amazed at this comment.  She meant it kindly in the tone and mindset of someone suggesting settling for a beachy outfit rather than a more formal dress.  

Luckily for me, the owner of the restaurant's partner was a cealiac and she had several wonderful dishes for breakfast, brunch and lunch.  

Although many "products" are now on the market, I prefer to make all my gluten free foods myself and avoid all those awful chemicals which seem to creep into these products.

Thank you again Cheers Peggy

Sometimes I get this feeling , especially around my mestral cycle , like I am craving Gluten. DOes anyone else get this feeling? Is it "normal"? How do I curb it? 

Thanks

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