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Are You Tired of Feeling Tired?

October 13, 2009
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Americans drink 146 Billion cups of coffee each year (that’s 400 million cups per day), and most of us don’t drink it for the flavor. We drink it for the buzz! But some of us, especially those of us with celiac disease, feel worn out and tired almost all the time, even after a cup [...]

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5 Little Known Ways To Improve Your Immune System

October 8, 2009
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Crystal and I have been working really hard recently to improve our immune system and our overall health. Improving the functionality of your immune system is important for everyone, and it is critical when you have celiac disease.
Imagine that your immune system is the security guard of your body, and your intestines are the payroll [...]

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Here’s A Healthy Gluten Free Breakfast That Also Tastes Great

October 2, 2009
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Drew and I went to a seminar last weekend about improving immunity through nutrition and lifestyle choices. We learned that there are a lot of things about our health and nutrition that we can improve. Dr. Bevacqua recommends drinking a lot of water, breathing deeply, and sweating on a regular basis to cleanse the body (exercise [...]

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Our Five Favorite Gluten Free Substitutes

September 18, 2009
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We make most of our meals using naturally gluten free ingredients, but there are several gluten free products in our kitchen we just can’t go without. Here are five of our favorites (in no particular order):

DeBoles Gluten Free Corn Spaghetti Style Pasta
Betty Crocker Gluten Free Yellow Cake Mix (check out how we doctor this to [...]

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See How Easily You Can be a Gluten-Free Mom

September 15, 2009
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I travelled to Minneapolis over the weekend to present some of my research on depression and anxiety at a conference. While there, I had an opportunity to eat at some fantastic restaurants that offer gluten-free menu options (Fogo de Chão rocks!). I also had a chance to hangout with my best friend from college and [...]

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End the Fight Against Celiac Disease

July 9, 2009
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“Fighting Celiac Disease” was recently published by a news outlet in Michigan. We fight against cancer, we fight against AIDS, we fight the war on drugs, and it all seems futile to me, particularly in the case of fighting celiac disease. According to Eckhart Tolle, fighting against something, whether it’s drug trafficking, depression, another person [...]

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Gluten-Free Vitamins and Supplements

July 3, 2009
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Research suggests significant vitamin deficiencies in individuals with celiac disease, even among those on a gluten-free diet. This may be related to recent findings that many people with celiac disease who were diagnosed as adults do not demonstrate full intestinal recovery. However, it may also be caused by cutting wheat out of the diet leads [...]

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Yoga for Living with Celiac Disease

June 25, 2009
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Today my yoga instructor said that improving core strength, which involves the muscles in the abdomen and back, promotes healthy digestion. Enhancing core strength is a central tenet of yoga practice. So are relaxation and mindfulness, both of which have been shown to enhance immunity, general health, and mental health. I’m no yogi, but I [...]

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Introduction to a Healthy Gluten-Free Life

April 22, 2009
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When I first made the transition to a gluten-free lifestyle, and trust me, it’s really more of a lifestyle than a diet, I didn’t really care too much about what was in the foods or cosmetics I was using as long as they were gluten free. I found it overwhelming enough to figure out the [...]

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