There were the IBS years. There were the fibromyalgia years. Then there were the lupus years. Most days and years were just “blah” years. I try to think back and remember the years – an entire decade of my 30s – nearly lost to illness and brain fog associated with undiagnosed Celiac Disease. Looking back,… Read More »
I was a pretty healthy kid growing up, nothing too out-of-the-ordinary that raised a red flag. In hindsight, I can probably chalk up some of my ongoing childhood health issues – eczema/skin rashes, poor dental health (cavities and gum disease) and “nervous” stomach – to undiagnosed Celiac Disease. But nothing was “bad enough” to concern… Read More »
My journey was long and arduous. I was miserable for the better part of 12+ years. I dealt with immense pain, unpleasant gastrointestinal issues and a degenerating body. Eventually my body gave up. I was rushed to the hospital exactly 15 years ago today: July 29, 2001. I endured all sorts of poking, prodding and medical… Read More »
Your child has been diagnosed with Celiac Disease? Now what? You probably have a million questions swirling around in your head about what you can and cannot feed your child now. To assist parents of newly diagnosed Celiac kids, I pulled together this gluten-free food guide based on my own experience as a Celiac. While… Read More »
Some recent articles about how much a gluten-free diet costs to maintain have caught my eye as of late. Just yesterday, UK publication The Daily Mirror posted an article titled: “Your allergy costs you £370 a year: The real expense of gluten and dairy free food revealed.” That translates to roughly $537 US dollars using today’s… Read More »
The Gluten-Free Food Allergy Fest (GFFA Fest) was held in Columbus, Ohio this past weekend. The event was run by Gluten Free & More magazine and presented by Enjoy Life Foods. If you’ve never been to a gluten-free food expo before, expect a day filled with gluten-free eating and education. There’s also a bit of entertainment (e.g., spinning the… Read More »
A growing number of gluten free apps are cropping up that cater to shoppers with food allergies, and more specifically those with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. There are apps that support product research and the in-store food shopping process as well as tools that help locate gluten free-friendly dining-out options. This post focuses on… Read More »