Traditional Treatment
Diet A completely gluten free diet is the only way to eliminate all symptoms and possible complications of celiac disease. Wheat, rye, and barley products must be avoided. This is becoming easier as...
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Triggers for Celiac The cause of celiac is not known. Sometimes celiac is present from birth, in other cases it is triggered by pregnancy, surgery, infection, or stress. A certain gene mutation seems...
View ArticleSymptoms and Signs
Symptoms of Celiac Signs and symptoms of celiac disease vary greatly, from diarrhea to constipation and from weight gain to weight loss. Celiac sufferers may also experience bone density issues, tooth...
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Immune Reaction Celiac disease is an immune disorder that causes an adverse reaction when gluten is ingested. Gluten is present in rye, wheat, and barley. When a person that has celiac disease eats...
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Prevention of Symptoms There is no prevention for the development of celiac disease, but avoiding gluten will prevent symptoms and complications once the condition has been diagnosed. A doctor may be...
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Supplements In cases where nutritional deficiencies are present as a result of intestinal damage, doctors may recommend certain supplements to compensate. Calcium, folate, iron, vitamin D, zinc,...
View ArticleCeliac Diseases Resources
More information on celiac disease can be found at: The Mayo Clinic: Celiac Disease http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/celiac-disease/DS00319/DSECTION=lifestyle-and-home-remedies National Foundation for...
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