Could An IgE Mediated Allergy To Wheat Mask A Gluten Intolerance?
An allergist generally tests for IgE mediated allergic reactions and may suggest an elimination diet to identify other foods that your body is reacting to. However, in my experience, allergists don’t test for IgA and/or IgG mediated reactions to foods. This is a problem because gluten intolerance is IgA and IgG mediated. With this in mind, people could get diagnosed with a wheat allergy and this could mask an undiagnosed gluten intolerance.
Could Tissue Transglutaminase Be The Autoantigen In Most Diseases And How Could This Be Related To A Gluten Intolerance?
Transglutaminases are very important enzymes. These enzymes are involved in many functions, such as tissue repair, signalling processes, cellular differentiation (cells become more specialized), matrix stabilization (tissue that provides support to cells), and apoptosis (biochemical change that causes death in cells that are not needed). Without it, tissue repair is hindered, unfavourable cellular changes can occur, abnormal cells could grow uncontrollably leading to cancer and signalling between cells could be affected. These changes could occur in any area of the body where the enzyme is not available.
My Thoughts About Gluten Intolerance: Is Our Immune System Really Abnormal?
For years, I learned that celiac disease is an abnormal autoimmune reaction to gluten. I was led to believe that my body had somehow failed me and my immune system was dysfunctional. My natural inclination to question everything has led me to a different view.
My E-Book, “Gluten Toxicity”, Is Available
Thank you so much for your interest in “Gluten Toxicity: The Mysterious Symptoms Of Celiac Disease, Dermatitis Herpetiformis, And Non-Celiac Gluten intolerance”. Click on the tab, “E-Book” at the top of my blog to go to the product page. Once you press the tab, “Add To Cart” look to the right (under my picture) for more detail and instructions. An environmentally friendly copy of my 354 page book will be available to download within minutes of your purchase.
Highlights about “Gluten Toxicity” can be found in a previous post and I posted the “Introduction” for readers to review as well.
Best Regards,
Shelly Stuart, R.N., B.Sc.N.
Book Review: Highlights From “The Better Bladder Book”
I am so impressed by this book about chronic pelvic pain and interstitial cystitis. In fact, I included it in my book, “Gluten Toxicity” as a resource. It has been written by a registered nurse (RN) who knows how to advocate for her patients and who regularly thinks outside of the box. The author, Wendy Cohan, is a RN from Portland, Oregon, (US). She counsels patients with celiac disease, dermatitis herpetiformis, non-celiac gluten intolerance, and bladder related conditions. Wendy is also the author of Gluten-Free Portland, A Resource Guide” and maintains 3 websites at www.mywellbladder.com, www.glutenfreechoice.com and www.thebetterbladderbookinfo.com. I have had the pleasure of conversing with Wendy by e-mail and can say that she appears to be a very professional, approachable and knowledgeable RN with a passion for helping patients who are suffering.
Gluten-Free Christmas Tip: Can Turkey Be Contaminated With Gluten?
Can turkey be contaminated with gluten? Sadly, the answer is yes. Sometimes, frozen turkeys can be injected with hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) to make the meat look more plump. Unfortunately, HVP can have gluten in it. Check with your local manufacturer to ensure that HVP hasn’t been added. The local manufacturer I called said that fresh chicken and turkey, that hasn’t been previously frozen, is okay. Check with your local manufacturer, this practice may vary in different areas.
Excerpt With “Introduction” From My Book, “Gluten Toxicity”
In this post, I am providing an excerpt from my book, “Gluten Toxicity: The Mysterious Symptoms Of Celiac Disease, Dermatitis Herpetiformis, And Non-Celiac Gluten Intolerance”. I really enjoy taking a peek inside books before I make a purchase and thought that others may enjoy taking a peek at the introduction to my book. “Gluten Toxicity” will be available as an e-book very soon.
Excerpt From My Book, “About The Author: My Struggle With Undiagnosed Celiac Disease”
As a toddler, I was frequently in and out of our local hospital with pneumonia and tonsillitis. Infections and antibiotics were a way of life for me.
As time passed, I developed into a tall, but thin child. My low weight didn’t make sense because I ate copious amounts of food. During family gatherings, my relatives would frequently comment about my appetite and my aunts marveled at my slim size. Everyone assumed that my slim build was due to my active lifestyle, growth spurts, and perhaps a high metabolism. No one suspected that it was due to a malabsorption issue, likely, because I didn’t have any gastrointestinal symptoms and I was tall. We now know that many people with celiac disease (CD) do not have gastrointestinal symptoms and many are tall, despite the malabsorption problems. Not everyone with CD has short stature.
5 Part Gluten-Free Christmas Dinner Series
With Christmas just around the corner, many who are G-free may be wondering how to create a full-bodied Christmas meal, that will leave everyone’s taste buds jumping with joy. The transition to a G-free Christmas can be tricky since wheat flour is traditionally used to thicken sauces and bread based stuffing has been used for turkeys. My favorite recipes have been compiled into this 5 part series to help ease this transition and to demonstrate that a G-free Christmas meal can be just as delicious as the ones you enjoyed prior to diagnosis. Everything in the 5 part series is made from scratch, just like at Gramma’s house, minus the gluten.
Highlights From My New Book, “Gluten Toxicity: The Mysterious Symptoms Of Celiac Disease, Dermatitis Herpetiformis, And Non-Celiac Gluten Intolerance”
Below, I have outlined the highlights that can be found in my book about gluten intolerance. Very soon, “Gluten Toxicity” will be available as an e-book from my blog. This provides a lower cost option and the book can be available for your review within minutes. Within a few weeks, my 355 page book will also be available as a 7×10 paperback from Amazon. I’ll post an update on my blog, Twitter (CeliacNurse1, PaleolithicRN, GlutenToxicity), and Facebook (Celiac Nurse and author page, Gluten Toxicity) when the paperback is ready.
