Celiac Disease

Learning To Live Gluten-Free in College

Uloop | Posted 05.22.2012

Uloop

Sometimes when you've been sick for so long you begin to think that your exhaustion, irritability and stomachaches are your normal state. I didn't realize until this past year that my body had an aversion to gluten.

Gluten-Free: Not a Fad But a Necessity for 18 Million Americans

Cheryl Luptowski | Posted 05.21.2012

Cheryl Luptowski

Although it may seem as though gluten-free is a fad in a society obsessed with new diets, the reality is that for those who suffer from gluten intolerance, gluten sensitivity or celiac disease, this is not a choice, but a necessity.

Elisabeth Hasselbeck On Going Gluten-Free

EatingWell | Posted 05.06.2012

EatingWell

When she's not co-hosting her Emmy Award-winning ABC talk show, running or playing with her three young children, you can find Elisabeth Hasselbeck in her kitchen.

Gluten-Free Bread: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly

Kitchen Daily | Posted 05.07.2012

Unless you've been hiding under a rock for the past few years, you've probably heard about "going gluten-free." If you're not entirely sure what that ...

Gluten For Dummies: Real Tips From a Nutritionist

Heather Bauer, RD, CDN | Posted 04.12.2012

Heather Bauer, RD, CDN

Try all of these alternatives and see how gluten-free works for you. It might make you feel fuller, healthier, and refreshed. But don't let it rule your life.

An Introduction To Gluten-Free Baking

Kitchen Daily | Posted 02.24.2012

For anyone who suffers from celiac disease, finding baked goods that are gluten-free can be one of the biggest challenges. Finding ones that taste goo...

Gluten-Free Eaters Tweet: #WhatIMissAboutGluten

Posted 02.25.2012

According to the latest research, 1 percent of Americans suffer from celiac disease, with up to 10 percent suffering from non-celiac gluten intoleranc...

3 Hidden Ways Wheat Makes You Gain Weight (And Its Other Serious Health Problems)

Mark Hyman, MD | Posted 04.19.2012

Mark Hyman, MD

My personal hope is that together we can create a national conversation about a real, practical solution for the prevention, treatment, and reversal of our obesity, diabetes and chronic disease epidemic. Getting off wheat may just be an important step.

Should Everyone Avoid Gluten for Good Health?

Manuel Villacorta | Posted 04.09.2012

Manuel Villacorta

So many people in recent years have been completely eliminating gluten, which is found in wheat and grains, from their diet. And while for some people this is important to good health, most of us can be more moderate. My advice: Instead of wheating yourself out, vary your carbohydrates.

Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS): Huffington Post Guide To Sleep Disorders

Seed | Posted 01.30.2012

Restless leg syndrome is a common sleep disorder that usually affects middle-aged and older adults and may also affect people with celiac disease. It ...

Famous And Gluten-Free? 16 Celebrities With Food Allergies Or Intolerances

Posted 02.21.2012

What do Zooey Deschanel, Keith Olbermann and Billy Bob Thornton have in common? Aside from fame, the trio reportedly suffer from food sensitivitie...

Italy, The Land Of Pasta, Now Does Gluten-Free Cuisine

Dominic Siano | Posted 03.20.2012

Dominic Siano

I recently returned from Italy and was amazed by how "gluten free" friendly Italy is. In fact, Italy is a culinary haven for gluten-free travelers!

Gluten-Free Glamour: The Next Generation Of Makeup

Carisa Janes | Posted 01.16.2012

Carisa Janes

Wheat extracts regularly occur in lipstick, foundation and mascara to condition the skin or help bind a product. But with increasing numbers of people discovering they are gluten intolerant, it makes sense to source substitutes for wheat, barley and rye extracts.

Is Going Gluten-Free the Next Fad Diet?

Marcelle Pick, OB-GYN N.P. | Posted 11.15.2011

Marcelle Pick, OB-GYN N.P.

It may seem like a fad, but I've been taking patients off of gluten for years, and I honestly can't think of anything in my practice that makes as dramatic a difference in health and wellness as following a gluten-free diet.

Catherine Pearson

Lax Labeling Poses Risk For The Gluten-Sensitive

HuffingtonPost.com | Catherine Pearson | Posted 10.24.2011

For many people with gluten sensitivities, grocery stores are full of potential pitfalls with serious health consequences. Because there are curre...

Is Gluten-Free Just A Fad?

David Katz, M.D. | Posted 09.24.2011

David Katz, M.D.

There is a population -- an order of magnitude smaller -- for which it is vital to do so, and potentially even a matter of life and death. For everyone else, going gluten free is at best a fashion statement.

Nutrition And Chronic Conditions: What Hurts And Helps

Leo Galland, M.D. | Posted 08.01.2011

Leo Galland, M.D.

With the growing body of scientific evidence, the importance of nutrition in prevention, wellness, anti-aging and combating disease is now beyond a doubt.

Weekly Health Tip: Understanding Celiac Disease

Deepak Chopra | Posted 07.06.2011

Deepak Chopra

Celiac disease is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. Yet, experts believe that nearly one in 100 people may have this autoimmune ailment.

FDA Struggles To Define 'Gluten-Free' After Seven Years

Posted 07.02.2011

In 2004, Congress gave the FDA until 2008 to create a definition for what a gluten-free product actually means. Seven years later, we're still waiting...

The Public Health Crisis No One Is Talking About

Sasha Cagen | Posted 06.19.2011

Sasha Cagen

Imagine there is a food additive that slowly poisons you and can even kill you. Now imagine you have no way of knowing whether it is in your foods. Three million American celiacs and I find myself in this situation.

Does Going Gluten Free Really Make You Healthier?

Susan B. Dopart, M.S., R.D., C.D.E. | Posted 05.25.2011

Susan B. Dopart, M.S., R.D., C.D.E.

Will going on a gluten-free diet improve your health or help you lose weight?

Your Food Allergy Questions, Answered

Health.com | Posted 05.25.2011

From celebrities shunning gluten to schools banning peanuts, food allergies are all over the news. To get up-to-the-minute info on why so many peop...

Celiac Blues and Greens

Dr. Cheryl Pappas | Posted 05.25.2011

Dr. Cheryl Pappas

It is my understanding that most people are misdiagnosed and prescribed inappropriate, even harmful medications that distract and cover up the core sickness they are experiencing.

Why Going Gluten-Free Can't Guarantee A Good Night's Sleep

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.17.2011

Dr. Michael J. Breus

A team of researchers recently found that people with celiac disease -- even those following a gluten-free diet -- commonly suffer from sleep disorders.

Fragments From the Great American Beer Festival's Finale

Gregory Daurer | Posted 05.25.2011

Gregory Daurer

After three days of the Great American Beer Festival, I've lost track of how many different beers I sampled. And, seemingly, I've lost my ability to provide a cohesive narrative.