Saturday, January 4, 2014

Gluten Intolerance


Gluten intolerance, also called gluten sensitivity or Celiac Disease- when it's in its most severe form- can have symptoms that range from no symptoms to life threatening or debilitating chronic health problems and anywhere in between. Often, these symptoms are not consistent from person to person and this is part of what makes gluten testing or Diagnosing Gluten Sensitivity so difficult for medical professionals.


According to Dr. Amy Myers the following are 10 signs of gluten intolerance:
    1. Digestive issues such as gas, bloating, diarrhea, and even constipation. I see the constipation particularly in children after eating gluten.2. Keratosis pilaris, also known as "chicken skin" on the back of your arms. This tends be as a result of a fatty acid deficiency and vitamin A deficiency secondary to fat-malabsorption caused by gluten damaging the gut.
    3. Fatigue, brain fog, or feeling tired after eating a meal that contains gluten.
    4. Diagnosis of an autoimmune disease such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, lupus, psoriasis, scleroderma or multiple sclerosis.
    5. Neurologic symptoms such as dizziness or feeling of being off balance
    6. Hormone imbalances such as PMS, PCOS, or unexplained infertility.
    7. Migraine headaches.
    8. Diagnosis of chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia. These diagnoses simply indicate your conventional doctor cannot pinpoint the cause of your fatigue or pain.
    9. Inflammation, swelling, or pain in your joints such as fingers, knees, or hips.
    10. Mood issues such as anxiety, depression, mood swings, and ADD.


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