tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post4639034341595182679..comments2023-11-05T04:05:03.588-08:00Comments on A Chronic Dose | A blog about chronic illness, healthcare, and writing.: Are We Being Too Tolerant of Gluten-Intolerance?Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10392908564921877962noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-37901690931021748002011-11-27T09:50:04.793-08:002011-11-27T09:50:04.793-08:00The thing that bugs me about these fads is the com...The thing that bugs me about these fads is the complete lack of education that people experience before making decisions. Has it occurred to anyone that a lot of these so-called gluten intolerances are simply chemical sensitivity to pesticides? Did you know that all flours, even "whole grain" do not contain all of the bran and germ from a wheat kernal? Eat unprocessed, organic flour from heritage wheats from a local producer and a lot of problems go away.goldforestfarms.blogspot.cahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03000577922412768699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-16611376678179347462011-05-30T12:54:23.479-07:002011-05-30T12:54:23.479-07:00I think the month of May (Celiac Awareness Month) ...I think the month of May (Celiac Awareness Month) was a really great way to promote the disease and create a better awareness for gluten intolerance. There were to major conferences in Washington and Ottawa, Canada and hopefully more people will become aware of the disease. <br /><br />The fact that so many diseases are being linked to gluten intolerance I think it is important that everyone should understand the disease and the complications associated with it.<br /><br />Thanks for the post!<br /><br />Conradinjust10pageshttp://injust10pages.com/pricingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-70857340815929048512009-12-18T04:53:37.452-08:002009-12-18T04:53:37.452-08:00I've been seeing a dietician lately and am pos...I've been seeing a dietician lately and am possibly waiting for a diagnosis of celiac disease and she's advised that the gf diet is lacking in a lot of nutrients (since a lot of the flours are not enriched). She said that the diet is perfect for those who are allergic or intolerant but that for normal people it isn't a good idea - since they might not be aware that they have to supplement their diet and watch vitamins/minerals closely. <br /><br />I've been gf for a few days and am already feeling a bit better - I'm hoping that this is the solution to my long journey!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-68941885401087915202009-08-11T15:02:23.369-07:002009-08-11T15:02:23.369-07:00Always interesting to read. In the UK there are th...Always interesting to read. In the UK there are those who claimed to be intolerant and then claim on expensive biscuits and other food products.<br /><br /><a href="http://cockroachcatcher.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">The Cockroach Catcher</a>Cockroach Catcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14440000294855006966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-8248414021325538042009-08-07T07:09:04.402-07:002009-08-07T07:09:04.402-07:00I didn't realize there was a gluten free "...I didn't realize there was a gluten free "craze"! Did Hasselbeck start that? Idk. I'm so out of the loop.<br /><br />Anyway, I didn't read this article, but it sounds like this dude is stretching terms to make them mean more than they do.<br /><br />I'm one of those people who chooses to go gluten-free because I feel better off it. My doctor believes I'm gluten intolerant, not celiac. All I know is that I'm less hungry, more energetic, and yes, ten pounds thinner.<br /><br />As a gluten intolerant person, I don't see the point in mentioning it at restaurants. I'm not celiac, so I can take a little bit of gluten now and then. If my vegan sushi comes drizzled in soy sauce, I dab at it with a napkin and scarf it down. <br /><br />If anything, I'd urge my people to keep their mouths shut too... that way, we won't eff things up for the celiacs.Farty Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18395840519336226791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-27969275551445706732009-08-04T22:24:04.729-07:002009-08-04T22:24:04.729-07:00My friend is completely gluten free and swears by ...My friend is completely gluten free and swears by it....everything she buys is from Trader Joes. Actually, a restaurant just opened by my house that has a huge portion of the menu that is gluten free, so she's in heaven (True Food, Phoenix, AZ)<br /><br />RonnieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06849674714471543078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-2402759285651456882009-08-04T07:51:49.138-07:002009-08-04T07:51:49.138-07:00I think you're right that it's a sign of a...I think you're right that it's a sign of a more general anxiety about what we're eating.<br /><br />I do not have celiac disease, and I eat healthily and moderately - including wheat products and other starches. I feel good. But my massage therapist is still convinced that I need to eliminate gluten from my diet. <br /><br />I think it's very common to see food as an enemy without really understanding it.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07842890893365738906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-48618588435093427632009-08-01T10:01:10.084-07:002009-08-01T10:01:10.084-07:00Diet fad lifestyle health food crazes drive me up ...Diet fad lifestyle health food crazes drive me up the wall - probably because I used to engage in them before getting diagnosed with cancer and I now see the difference between trying to control the body with chic food fads and having a body that is actually quite out of my control. <br /><br />In the cancer world I think there is a lot of "nutrition washing" - unproven diets solicited to people who are at a very vulnerable desperate time in life and need something to cling to. I have no problem with people experimenting with food that makes them feel better - whether that is physically better or emotionally better. My beef (ha ha) is that many of these food fads do not take into consideration the challenges and limitations of a body post-surgery, or digestive systems that are radically disrupted by chemotherapy or other treatments. <br /><br />Kairol<br />blog http://everythingchangesbook.com/Kairol Rosenthalhttp://everythingchangesbook.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-82434005762128019932009-07-31T12:51:20.126-07:002009-07-31T12:51:20.126-07:00I'd like to second what Sher said, but for rat...I'd like to second what Sher said, but for rather different reasons. My teenage son has a rare combination of 2 digestive diseases -- ulcerative colitis and eosinophilic esophagitis -- both diagnosed within the last year. The EE, unlike the UC, is typically related to undetected food allergy, so our family is now living on an MD-ordered Elimination Diet for 8 weeks. The point to tease out what, exactly, my son is allergic to. We live in a GF-friendly town in which celiac disease has received a lot of publicity. Even though my son's issues don't have anything to do with either gluten or celiac disease, the heightened sensitivity around ingredients has been a huge help to us in figuring out what the kid can eat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-9451709694985624992009-07-31T11:41:46.104-07:002009-07-31T11:41:46.104-07:00It seems that the gluten-free "craze" co...It seems that the gluten-free "craze" could be like all the others before it, but there are people who truly suffer from gluten allergies and celiac. <br /><br />I don't know about those who think they are gluten intolerant. If they feel better not eating it--that's OK. All I know is that being allergic to gluten has drastically changed my life. I was diagnosed five years ago. Gluten causes allergy and asthma flareups--so I stay completely away, and feel much better without it.<br /><br />All these new gluten-free foods are definitely a benefit for those who truly need them. I'm thankful for this "craze" and hope manufacturers will continue to expand their offerings for those of us who have to live gf.<br /><br />Have a great day,<br />Sher :0)Sherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13049105010678817891noreply@blogger.com