I was overweight, packing on the pounds instead of losing them. I was eating at every turn – and carbing up no less – to try and get some quick energy or just make me “feel better” since I was so tired and dragging all the time. My morning routine consisted of a bagel from… Read More »
Flashback: Summer 2001. I caught a virus at work in July – a nasty stomach flu, or so I thought. I was bedridden for the better part of two weeks, doing nothing but running from bed to bathroom. Finally, one day – it was a Sunday – I couldn’t even get out of bed to… Read More »
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 »
I don’t shop Market District too often. It’s a bit of a drive. It’s pricey. And other neighborhood stores fit the bill for my everyday grocery – and gluten free – needs. But I was on a mission last week: cotton candy. Yes, that’s right. My daughter’s birthday wish list always includes cotton candy. And… Read More »
Sam’s Club offers a number of gluten-free products in bulk as well as products that are naturally gluten free. Think fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh meat, canned vegetables, rice, cheese, etc. The questions for shoppers with Celiac Disease and others on a gluten-free diet become: Is Sam’s Club’s gluten free offer worth the annual membership… Read More »