Does Gluten Cause Keratosis Pilaris (Chicken Skin)? According to “Dr. Google,” the tiny bumps popularly known as ” chicken skin” that occur on the backs of arms and on cheeks and thighs can be cured by eliminating gluten from the diet. Is there truth…
What Does Mild Celiac Disease Mean? I have seen many patients who were told they had mild celiac disease. “ What does that mean?” Do they need a strict gluten-free diet? Can they “cheat” once in a while since it is only mild? Are…
Reasons Why Someone Follows A Gluten-Free Diet 7 Types of Gluten-Free Dieters What are the reasons people follow a gluten-free diet? Chefs and restaurant employees are baffled and irritated when they meticulously accommodate a gluten-free dining request, only to see the same person diving…
People Are Self-Diagnosing Gluten Sensitivity Self-diagnosis of gluten sensitivity is on the rise. That isn’t necessarily a good thing. Ten years ago gluten was a foreign word to the general population. Today it is part of our mainstream culture. Gluten-related news and health articles…
Can you trust gluten-free labels? What does “gluten-free” mean? The gluten-free labeling rule officially went into effect on August 4, 2014. It obligates manufacturers who label their product “gluten-free” to ensure a product contains less than 20 ppm of gluten. This level is the…