Celiac disease causes the body to be unable to process gluten. In people suffering from celiac disease or gluten sensitivity enteropathy, the body mistakenly attacks the villi lining the small intestine upon the ingestion of foods containing gluten. The villi are tiny hair-like projections that line the small intestine and [...]

Celiac Disease is a chronic disease of the digestive system that prevents absorption of nutrients from food.  People dealing with Celiac Disease are allergic to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, rye and even oats in oatmeal.  Eating these foods can cause damage to the lining of the intestinal [...]

As most people do, I too, in the beginning, thought very little of organic & gluten free foods. My only thought was that these foods were expensive. I assumed they were over priced and over hyped as most things are. Then I tried a few of the organic fruits and [...]

Gluten is contained in many of the foods eaten in the Western diet. It is necessary, though, for those with an intolerance to it, to remove it from the diet.The disadvantage of this removal, is that it becomes imperative to read the labels on products, to ensure that they do [...]

When a friend of mine who is a celiac asked me where to find gluten free bread, I just went to a pharmacist in Naples and found a whole range of gluten free foods. My friend who is British was amazed. The reason is that celiac disease is quite common [...]

The short and simple answer is, yes, quinoa is gluten free. Contrary to what many people believe, quinoa is not a grain. It is the seed of the goosefoot plant, which is closely related to the spinach. Aside from the seeds, the leaves are also edible, though not as widely [...]

Chronic pain reaches into every aspect of your life. It affects how and even if you can work. It affects your relationships with family and friends. It affects your mood and your outlook on life. Unrelenting pain becomes an ever present companion, accompanying you wherever you go no matter what [...]