by Brenda Watson | Nov 7, 2012 | General
Celiac disease is an autoimmune digestive condition in which the body’s immune system damages the villi (fingerlike projections) of the small intestine in response to the presence of gluten, found in wheat, barley, rye, and oats. This intestinal damage prevents the...
by Brenda Watson | Mar 26, 2012 | General
Now that spring is here, it’s time for some deep cleaning—of your cupboard, that is. Take an inventory of what’s in your refrigerator and pantry. Here are a few pointers on what to keep and what to toss: If it’s a fresh or frozen fruit or vegetables, keep it. If it...
by Brenda Watson | Aug 26, 2011 | General
Celiac disease is a condition in which the small intestinal lining becomes damaged as a result of a reaction against a common dietary ingredient, gliadin, a protein in gluten found in wheat, barley and rye. About one percent of the U.S. population is affected by...
by Brenda Watson | Apr 13, 2011 | General
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease involving a reaction in the gut to gliadin, the gluten protein found in wheat, barley and rye. This gut reaction destroys the body’s own intestinal lining cells, a process known as autoimmunity. The treatment of celiac disease...
by Brenda Watson | Jan 21, 2011 | General
Celiac disease involves an autoimmune gut reaction to gluten proteins found in wheat, barley and rye. This reaction destroys the intestinal villi. Villi are the finger-like projections that line the small intestine, increasing the surface area of the intestine so that...
