For the 1 out of 100 people in the world with celiac disease, a gluten-free diet is not a choice. It’s a requirement to stay healthy and prevent side effects.
[caption id="attachment_9108" align="alignright" width="200"] Have celiac disease? Lentils are gluten-free and add texture and protein to your meals.[/caption] These three things don’t sound related, but we wrote about all of them in January 2015, and then some. For celiac disease sufferers, avoiding gluten is essential. One writer shared her personal…
You may have heard about it as a fad diet and perhaps even tried it yourself. Some people claim going gluten-free makes them feel more energetic and awake. But for those with celiac disease, it is a necessary lifestyle change that can help to prevent other serious health conditions. My…
While no diet can cure multiple sclerosis, researchers are looking for ways to relieve symptoms by trying out new diets, including the keto diet.
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Meet Sana Syed, MD, MSCR, MSDS, pediatric digestive and liver health specialist at UVA Children's.
Food allergies shouldn't stop kids from getting nutrition. Allergy-free lunches can have dairy-free milk, protein, whole grains & fruits/veggies.
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Are your stomachaches acid reflux or could they be symptoms of celiac disease or gluten sensitivity? This winter's issue of our family health magazine, Vim & Vigor, is all about food and nutrition. Sanjay Gupta shares five reasons why food is the best medicine. [caption id="attachment_9184" align="alignright" width="350"] Health System…
Angela Crowley, MD, is up-front about it. Accurately diagnosing an autoimmune disease can be tricky. [caption id="attachment_8987" align="alignright" width="300"] UVA rheumatologist Angela Crowley, MD, finds autoimmune diseases fascinating.[/caption] “People on average see six doctors over a period of 4 years before they get a diagnosis.” This is because, in general,…