I have encountered many people who are suffering from the symptoms of Celiac disease and yet they just think that is how life is, and how their body works, not knowing there is a way they could be much healthier, happier, and have so much more energy. So if you are struggling with digestive problems, body aches, migraines, fatigue or many other ailments, you might want to consider following a gluten-free diet. If you are wondering if you may have Celiac's or are like many who have been misdiagnosed for the problems they have, check out the following website
http://www.celiaccentral.org/
This is the home of the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness. You can click on their "Symptom Checklist" and see what applies to you, and whether you should consult a physician and be tested for Celiac's. However, being tested for Celiac's is unfortunately not 100 percent conclusive. I know people who have tested negative, yet their health drastically improved once they switched their diet. There is no need to keep living a life of pain that could be prevented with dietary changes, so look into it.
And, even if you do not have Celiac's, many glutenous grains can be hard on your body and difficult to digest. So your health may still improve by following a gluten-free diet; especially those suffering from chronic fatigue, or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Many different factors such as high level stress, puberty, pregnancy, and other changes can trigger someone who previously could process wheat to no longer be able to. So, don't mistake past health for a rationale to ignore what symptoms you may currently be experiencing.
Life can still be great being gluten-free!
Saturday, October 18, 2008
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Hi Gabby,
I just discovered your blog from a comment you left for Ginger from Georgia.
I will be trying your easy choc. chip cookies real soon! I can't have baking soda or baking powder (don't know why.) So sweet snacks are in short supply at my house. The oatmeal version sounds particularly appealing.
Thanks a bunch!
Thanks for your comment. It gave me some ideas, you'll have to check out my post on brownies! Thanks again!
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