Evidence is mounting of the prevalence of Celiac Disease and it’s implication in the development of other autoimmune disorders. But where is the response from the medical community? It seems there are more than a few barriers preventing traditional medical practitioners from grasping the gravity of the situation. Here are a few: 1. Physicians believe …
Did you know that 1 in 133 people in the U.S has celiac disease? (Archives of Internal Medicine, published 10 February 2003) Unfortunately, only about 1 out of every 4,700 Americans has been diagnosed, which means 97% of cases go undetected in our country. Why is this? Dr. Alessio Fassano, the Director of the Center …
The shortcomings of traditional medicine often block a patient’s path to better health. Sometimes even medical professionals cannot uncover the truth because of endless red tape and road blocks. Many patients and doctors become discouraged and give up. Dr. Alessio Fassano, thankfully, is not one of them. After moving to Baltimore from Naples, Italy in …
Susan feels exhausted all the time. She experiences musculoskeletal pain, non-restorative sleep, stiffness, and multiple tender points throughout her entire body. A woman who loves swimming and playing with her children, Susan struggles to get out of bed every morning. A doctor’s visit reveals nothing out of the ordinary. She is prescribed a pain reliever …
I. Did you know?: Facts about Gluten II. What is gluten? III. Where can gluten be found? IV. 12 Warning Signs of Gluten Intolerance V. Gluten Intolerance and Celiac Disease: What is the difference? VI. The Dangers of a Leaky Gut VII. Why Almost No One Tests Positive for Celiac Disease VIII. Diagnosis: How can …
Celiac disease and gluten sensitivity sound like two totally different entities. Celiac disease sounds severe while gluten sensitivity seems pretty harmless. Unfortunately, both are very serious digestive conditions and are actually much more similar than their names would indicate. Both celiac disease and gluten sensitivity are forms of gluten intolerance. Gluten and gliadin are proteins …
