New Study Suggests That Celiac Disease May Increase The Risk For Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD)
A new study suggests that people with celiac disease (CD) may have a moderately increased risk of developing chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) both prior to and post diagnosis with CD. I’m not surprised, gluten intolerance can lead to a variety of symptoms throughout the body. In my book, Gluten Toxicity, I discussed this in more detail and dedicated an entire chapter to examining how immune reactions to gluten may affect an individual’s lungs and heart.
My mother was diagnosed with COPD, a month before she was diagnosed with celiac disease. She needed to use puffers daily to get relief from the associated shortness of breath. Interestingly, her shortness of breath went away after she started a gluten-free diet:)
Study: Ludvigsson JF, Inghammar M, Ekberg M, Egesten A. A nationwide cohort study of the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in coeliac disease. J Intern Med. 2011 Aug 31.
Lack Of Healthcare Coverage For Celiac Blood Tests In Ontario Could Potentially Lead To Complications For Undiagnosed Celiacs
The Canadian Celiac Association has started a blog. The latest post, "Ontario Blood Testing and the Election". This blog post discusses issues around the lack of healthcare coverage for celiac blood tests in Ontario, Canada. It further discusses how an upcoming election may lead to change and increased diagnosis.
I live in B.C., but most of my relatives live in Ontario. It certainly was a challenge getting my relatives tested, due to this lack of coverage. This roadblock could easily lead to delayed diagnosis for many people who live there. As we know, delayed diagnosis can lead to many complications. As a preventative measure, hopefully, the government of Ontario will follow the other provinces and provide coverage for celiac testing.
I would like to see it taken a step further with coverage for all the tests used to diagnose the various types of gluten intolerance:)
My Interview With Global BC News Is Ready To View On Video
Global BC News just uploaded my interview onto video. Please follow the link below to see the interview.
http://www.globaltvbc.com/video/index.html?releasePID=fplsrQvQaxtxO2BmHbloZ9KWj7YM8vK4
My Book, Gluten Toxicity, Is Available In Canada, The United States, The United Kingdom, Germany and Japan
“Gluten Toxicity” is available in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Japan through the Amazon online bookstores. I’m thrilled to use my book as a resource to increase awareness in all of these geographical areas.
If you are interested in purchasing a paperback copy of “Gluten Toxicity: The Mysterious Symptoms Of Celiac Disease, Dermatitis Herpetiformis, And Non-Celiac Gluten Intolerance”, then please see the links below.
If you would prefer an e-book version of “Gluten Toxicity”, please see the e-book from my blog
Thank you very much for your support,
Shelly Stuart, R.N., B.Sc.N.
My Interview On Global BC News
Tomorrow, I will be talking about gluten intolerance and my book, "Gluten Toxicity", on Global BC News (channel 11). I will be talking with Sophie Lui at approximately 9:40 am for 5 minutes.
I am very thankful for this opportunity to increase awareness about gluten intolerance:)
My Interview On Studio 4 With Fanny Kiefer
Fanny Kiefer and I talked about celiac disease, dermatitis herpetiformis, and non-celiac gluten intolerance on Studio 4 (channel 4) this week. It was great to meet Fanny and all of the wonderful people at Studio 4 in person.
Please click on the picture above if you would like to see the interview.
“Gluten Toxicity” Giveaway Contest At The Gluten-Free Help Blog
Tina Turbin at the “Gluten-Free Help” blog has posted a “Gluten Toxicity” book review and is doing a giveaway contest. Please see her informative blog for more details.
Gluten-Free Help Blog: http://www.glutenfreehelp.info/give-away
Best regards,
Shelly Stuart
Gluten Toxicity: Book Review & Giveaway Contest
Linda Etherton at the “Gluten-Free Homemaker” blog has posted a “Gluten Toxicity” book review and is doing a giveaway contest. Please see her lovely blog for more details.
Gluten-Free Homemaker Blog: http://glutenfreehomemaker.com/2011/04/gluten-toxicity-book-review-giveaway/
Best Regards,
Shelly Stuart
Section 6 of Part 2: Are There Studies Suggesting An Association Between Gluten And Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
Two studies suggest an association between ALS and immune reactions against gluten. One study, identified a 44 year old male who was misdiagnosed with ALS. Further investigation 6 months later revealed that he really had CD. He was put on a gluten-free diet and 9 months later his symptoms had improved [1].
Is There An Association Between A Gluten Intolerance And Alzheimer’s Disease?
Could immune reactions to gluten lead to the symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s disease? This is an intriguing question and I suspect that the connection is very likely.
