Celiac Myths That Need To Be Retired For Good!
There are so many misconceptions about celiac disease and so much we’re still learning. It’s critical that people know the basics to get an accurate diagnosis, stay safe, and live well. So let’s debunk a few common myths when it comes to celiac disease and separate fact from fiction. 1. You’re overweight, so you can’t […]
Home for the Holidays
The holiday season can easily strike fear in the hearts of those on a gluten-free or restricted diet.As if it wasn’t hard enough to avoid gluten during the rest of the year, it can seem downright impossibleduring the holidays when cookies, pies, and bread are particularly prevalent. But don’t fret! Dr. Vikki Petersen, DC, CCN, […]
Striking a Delicious Balance
The holidays are often a balancing act between finding safe gluten-free options, keeping up with a whirlwind of events, and trying to keep health in mind throughout all of the fun. Here are some of my favorite ways to enjoy the spirit of the season while staying reasonably healthy and sane, too. Get prepared. It’s […]
Bringing Gluten Free Home for the Holidays
The holiday season can easily strike fear in the hearts of those on a gluten-free or restricted diet.As if it wasn’t hard enough to avoid gluten during the rest of the year, it can seem downright impossibleduring the holidays when cookies, pies, and bread are particularly prevalent. But don’t fret! Dr. Vikki Petersen, DC, CCN, […]
Gluten Attack: Ataxia
Gluten ataxia is a neurological condition characterized by the loss of balance and coordination. Not long after her diagnosis, Sarah Bosse realized her case of celiac disease was not typical. Bosse had joined a support group for newly diagnosed celiacs and was surprised by what she saw at the first few meetings. “They were working […]
Giving Up Gluten
Gluten withdrawal? What are the symptoms? When Deb Nevergall quit gluten, she felt worse before she felt better. Deb Nevergall had just purchased an old Victorian home for her special-occasion tearoom and was working on the menu, which included cucumber sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and petits fours, when health troubles hit. First, Nevergall’s teenage […]