COVID-19 is not just a problem for the elderly population — young and healthy individuals can also end up hospitalized, or even on a ventilator, depending on their genetics. There are reports of marathon runners under the age of 50 almost dying from COVID-19. I personally am aware of a…

My first exposure to cases of pediatric celiac disease confirmed what was published in a text I read by Walker-Smith and Murch back in 1999 titled Diseases of the Small Intestine in Childhood. 4th ed. …

“Biochemical individuality” — A phrase I state multiple times a day in appointment settings, speaking with the media, and colleagues alike. That phrase comes to mind again with regard to a proper understanding of the unique nutrient deficiencies that may plague the newly diagnosed celiac disease patient. …

As a celiac disease expert, one question I am asked most often is “what if you have celiac disease and are exposed to gluten?” Unfortunately there are no magic bullets. There is no cure for this disease. Sadly, many celiac disease organizations estimate over 75% of celiac disease patients confirm…

Receiving continuing proper medical care after the diagnosis of celiac disease is critical. I call the process of medical follow up for the celiac disease patient the 3 or 6 and 12 month post diagnosis process (just remember 3 or 6 and 12). Around 3 to 6 months after your…

Should you just immediately go gluten free and skip any diagnosis? No, and I’ll explain in a bit. The goal is to find out if you have this lifelong disease. Do not stop eating gluten and schedule an appointment with your doctor. …

Originally published on my personal blog. Celiac disease is a genetic autoimmune disease affecting people of all ages that results in small intestine enteropathy and is caused by the permanent intolerance to gliadin and glutenin, two proteins found in gluten containing grains.¹ It is a female dominant disease, meaning the…