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Gluten-free diets are the talk of the town! Doctors are diagnosing more cases of celiac disease every single day and many people are trying out gluten-free diets without a proper diagnosis (although it's always better to have a definitive test--learn more at www.glutenpro.com).

Many places have centers that specialize in helping people begin a gluten-free lifestyle, and there is an abundance of gluten-free products for people to choose from.

Check out this great video interview featuring Dr. Leila Lindquist and read more at:  http://www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/local/Gluten-free-lifestyle-may-benefit-even-those-without-allergy-134367343.html

 

 

KVUE News Looks at Triggers of Celiac Disease

Could you have celiac disease?  Celiac disease can be triggered at any point in ones lifetime and affects people across all ages, races and genders. It can even begin affecting someone who has never experienced a symtpom until late in adulthood. 

Research shows that celiac diseas can all of a sudden begin to cause life changing symptoms in people who went years and years eating whatever they wanted. The condition can be triggered by environmental, emotional or physical stress, and other conditions, and once active the only cure is to keep a lifelong, strict gluten-free diet.

Read more and watch the video here: http://www.kvue.com/news/Celiac-disease--134202323.html

Share Your Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Story

Over the years our readership on this blog has steadily grown and we now have thousands of loyal readers. We hear from you often as you post comments on our articles, and this week we would love to hear about how your family celebrates Thanksgiving!! 

Does your family have a 100% gluten-free Thanksgiving dinner? Who does the cooking? What's your favorite gluten-free holiday treat! 

Happy holidays from all of us and we look forward to hearing your story! 

Studies Look at Environmental Triggers of Celiac Disease

Check out this great article on a series of new studies investigating whether celiac disease can be prevented by limiting certain environmental factors in children at high risk for the disease, such as those born to parents who both have celiac.  

Researchers already know that it is a combination of genetic and environmental factors that trigger celiac disease, but they are now going further to research effects of gluten on infants.  They have found that it is not only how early babies are exposed to gluten that can trigger celiac, but also how much and, even how they are delivered.  

Read more: http://www.gastroendonews.com/ViewArticle.aspx?d=In+the+News&d_id=187&i=November+2011&i_id=789&a_id=19710

Celiac Disease and Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Are you getting enough B-12? Vitamin B-12 is very important to the body for red blood cell production, DNA synthesis, and healthy nerve cells.  

People with celiac disease may experience a B-12 deficiency which can lead to feelings of fatigue, weakness, confusion, irregular heart rate, depression, numbness, and many more.  If you have celiac and are experience any of these symptoms you might want to consider speaking to your doctor, as you may need to begin taking a a vitamin supplement.

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/408474-vitamin-b-12-celiac-disease/

Holidays the Gluten-Free Way

This is a great story of one family who took extra steps to ensure that their gluten-free guests at a holiday dinner party did not encounter any dietary mishaps!

The holidays can be the one time of year that causes a lot of anxiety for people with celiac disease because a lot of traditional components contain gluten.  However this year there are amazing gluten-free gravy and pie crust recipes that everyone should take a look at and ensure a wonderful evening for everyone involved.

Read more: http://www2.tbo.com/lifestyles/flavor/2011/nov/16/flnewso1-happy-holidays-for-the-gluten-free-ar-324836/

Athletes Starting Gluten-Free Diets to Improve Performance

More star athletes are jumping on the gluten-free train!  The most recent is tennis player Andy Ramsay, who began a gluten-free and dairy-free diet for health reasons.

Since beginning the diet he has reported feeling more energetic and less fatigued at the start of the day. The diet is clearly working as he has been at the top of his game.

Read more: http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/283061/Andy-Murray-has-a-new-recipe-for-success

Gluten-Free Holiday Dining...Tips for Talking to the Host

Have you ever been invited to a party and not known how to tell the party host that you can not eat gluten?  

Well fear no more!  This article from The Vancouver Sun offers some helpful tips on how to divulge your particular allergy restriction to the host, or how to deal with your guests food restrictions if you are the one throwing the party.

Read more: http://www.vancouversun.com/life/Etiquette+gluten+Deal+gracefully+with+that/5707069/story.html

Celebrites Look for Gluten-Free Advice on Twitter

The gluten-free craze has gotten so big that celebrities are taking to twitter to get advice on how to start a gluten-free diet!

Twitter is a great platform to ask questions and get answers, and the gluten-free diet is no exception. Vampire Diaries star Ian Somerhalder is telling fans that gluten-free shopping is "tough."  Does anyone have good advise for him?

Read or tweet more: http://celebs.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980737917

More Growth Seen in Gluten-Free Market

Millions of people experience some form of intolerance to gluten along with the millions who suffer from celiac disease.  Luckily the gluten-free market is continually expanding to accomodate the gluten-free community and is already more than a billion dollar industry!

Gluten can affect people in a variety of different ways and can create health problems for years before diagnosis.  However awareness among doctors and nutritionists is growing and now more than ever before people have access to information and good products.

Read more: http://www.dailycomet.com/article/20111107/WIRE/111109642/1008?p=2&tc=pg