Anybody have insight....
I just found out this information ...I really don't know much about it other than a gluten free diet with no wheat barley or rye.....I read online you could take 2 to 3 years to correct my system....mom wants to know how long being damaged by foods with wheat..rye..barley....I also just read that this will mess up women's hormones...to the point where there is no fertility...depression.. anxiety ..bloating ...constipation...
my diet really needs to change ...this I can't stand ...
I just wonder if any more insight from anybody .....

I appreciate your help in your time .
Thanks.

Tammy

Hi Tammy,

Were you diagnosed with Celiac? I myself am gluten intolerant and found out on my own by eliminating gluten from my diet, then all my symptoms disappeared! It can be overwhelming at first, but you can adjust. Avoid gluten and instead consume gluten free foods like potatoes, rice, gluten free oatmeal, & corn (though corn & oats can bother some people with celiac). It's a process. Of course you can eat proteins, veggies, fruits, nuts (if you don't have an allergy), and healthy fats.

I love to cook and have easy healthy recipes I can share with you also.

I'll start there, let me know if you have any more questions!

Mary

This is the first I have heard about this disease but this article seems to be of interest

http://www.celiac.com/

They offer some gluten free recipes as well

http://www.celiac.com/categories/Gluten%252dFree-Recipes/

Stay away from wheat, dairy, sugar, alcohol, and tobacco.

Take a allergen test. The biggest one possible.

Once you get the results stay away from those things that you are allergic too.

Research, research, research! Read, read, read!

Here are some helpful books:

Living Gluten Free for Dummies by Danna Korn
Recipes for the Specific Carbohydrate Diet by Raman Prasad
Healthy Digestion the Natural Way by D. Lindsey Berkson
Breaking the Vicious cycle by Elaine Gottschall
The New Evolution Diet by Arthur De Vany

Also important.

1. Chew slowly and often your food until it is mushy
2. Don't have anykind of stress (relax and sleep more)
3. Eat your last meal at 7 p.m.
4. Don't go to bed later then 9 p.m. if you have to get up early each morning.
5. Don't drink coffee or caffeinated drinks as of sports drinks. Just water! Make sure the water is filtered or spring water.
6. Only fruit in the morning a few slices a day for beginners.
7. Eat only grass fed organic meat
8. Try to eat organic foods only. It is a bit more expensive, but it could be you cannot tolerate the additional things they put in our food to keep the pests away. (Pesticides, etc.)


Last but not least after you did some research pick up my favorite book. Eat Right 4 Your Blood Type by Dr. Peter D' Adamo. His insight will ensure that you stay healthy. Having Celiac Disease is a complete life change, but the good news about it is you will learn how much healthier you will be when you attain this knowledge.

I have successfully reversed chronic diseases with friends and family for years and have a large following. The funny thing is I am not a certified chiropractor or a naturopath physician. I just researched, researched, and researched.

If you have questions let me know. You might have to take supplements that will help you as of probiotics. This is too early to tell.

I hope you will recover soon. Thank you for letting me post :)

Good grief, way to keep it simple! LOL! That will not work for everyone.

Changing your lifestyle takes time, step by step. Everyone has to find what works for them. Over time you will find out what foods you are sensitive or intolerant to.

Tammy, the fact that you know you are gluten intolerant is a start. Definitely do some reading and research on the subject. When was the last time you consumed gluten? Many symptoms will disappear right away. Learning to live gluten free will take time. Make sure to read labels and stick with the freshest foods possible! If it comes in a box, frozen container, or a can, you should most always avoid it!

I was actually going to write more but realized I should stop. I agree with MaryJosephine that each individual is different, but I did come to the conclusion that with the information I provided above does make a significant positive change for all of the celiac disease patients I help treat. It will take time to heal, but her body is probably deprived with essential minerals, vitamins, and essential care also. With that being said I hope she will get better. Those that I have helped treat live without pain or complications now. They live a drug and operational free lifestyle.

If anything one can search for a chiropractor and a naturpath physician that specializes in celiac disease in the area she lives. It is always good to get expert advice and most of all a good support network from friends and family when times get tough.

Good luck and stay positive. You can beat this!

Definitely positive things mentioned!

To start, focus on living gluten free. Once you get the hang of that and are feeling so much better, you will probably notice other things you are sensitive to. I myself live gluten free as I mentioned, I don't 'cheat', it's not worth the pain to me. Fresh REAL food is simply the best to put in your body. Yes, organic is great, grass fed beef is great, and I do buy that now. Chicken free of hormones, free range vegetarian fed eggs, etc...all that can happen in time.

There are tons of websites to get basic info. Also keep in mind that condiments can contain gluten, such as soy sauce (not to mention the nasty MSG), so be sure to read labels and do that research!

I promise you, you will feel so much better! Give your body a chance to heal. Once you have successfully gotten rid of gluten out of your diet, then you can shift your focus and make another step like avoiding processed sugars.

Some examples of meals I eat:

Breakfast: 2 eggs, 2 slices of bacon or apple chicken sausage, fruit OR gluten free oatmeal w/ 1/2 cup blueberries, 1/2-1 oz of nuts, and 1 tablespoon of 100% maple syrup.

Lunch or Dinner: 4 oz protein (chicken, beef, steak, turkey), 1 serving of rice, and 2 serving of veggies

*Proteins, you can make gluten free meatballs, and have grilled romaine on the side (so good). I cut the romaine in half, drizzle olive oil on both sides, sprinkle with sea salt n pepper, the grill it in my grill pan for a few minutes each side. The shave some fresh parmesan on top. That is the one cheese I will not give up lol, and small amounts are ok, 1/2 - 1 oz is fine.
Another one is Garlic/Rosemary Chicken. Squeeze fresh lemon on the chicken breast, sprinkle with sea salt n pepper, then rub with olive oil, fresh minced garlic plus fresh chopped rosemary, then grill it! So delicious!
*For snacks, think fruit & nuts. An apple with 2 tablespoons of peanut butter or almond butter, OR try a lara bar (no sugars added), OR just have an ounce of nuts and a piece of other fruit.

Eating healthy does NOT taste bland, there are so many fresh foods to choose from. Can you tell I love food and love to cook? LOL

Again, GF grains/starches are rice, potatoes, gf oats, corn, quinoa. You can cook those things so many ways and healthy. One step and recipe at at time....

I also want to mention that there are GF options out there, for say pizza. I don't eat it often, but you can still have pizza if you want it, just get a GF version. Another thing I don't buy often, but Udi's gluten free bread is really good. So you can still have those types of things, life will not stop from here, it's just beginning and taking a turn for you, a good one!