New: A “Gluten Toxicity” E-Book Giveaway Contest
The first five people to comment on this blog post will be given a free “Gluten Toxicity” e-book:)
This contest is now closed (I have 5 comments)
Thank you,
Shelly Stuart
Section 5 of Part 2: Can Nutrient Deficiencies Contribute To ALS Symptoms And How Is This Associated With A Gluten intolerance?
In individuals with celiac disease, the immune system reacts when gluten is ingested. The small intestinal villi, responsible for absorbing nutrients, become damaged, creating a flattened mucosal surface (villus flattening) that is less able to absorb nutrients. Autoimmune reactions to ingested gluten, cross-react with intestinal villi and this leads to the villi damage. Various nutrient deficiencies can occur, and this can affect every physiological system, including the neurological symptom.
Section 4 of Part 2: How Abnormal Neurological Findings Associated With A Gluten Intolerance Could Be Responsible For Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig’s Disease Symptoms
Gluten Intolerance can cause neurological damage throughout the body. Initially, the immune system reacts against gluten, but then cross reacts against tissue and cells in the peripheral and central nervous system. Sometimes, the damage can be permanent. Other times, it resolves once a strict gluten-free diet is maintained (it can take a year or more to work). As well, nutrient supplements may be required to treat deficiencies and other allergies may need to be identified and treated.
Do You Have A Baby With Colic Or GERD? Your Baby May Be Having Immune Related Reactions To Food!
Having a baby with colic or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can be very worrisome and quite exhausting. There is nothing more heart wrenching then caring for a baby who is suffering. Especially, when no one is offering an answer (other than medications) to help take away their baby’s symptoms. I am writing this post today to share that there is hope and that many possible factors should be ruled out.
A “Gluten Toxicity” E-Book Giveaway Contest
The first five people to comment on this blog post will be given a free “Gluten Toxicity” e-book:)
This contest is now closed (I have 5 comments).
Thank you,
Shelly Stuart
Section 3 of Part 2: Could Glutamic Acid And Aspartic Acid Contribute To Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Or Lou Gehrig’s Disease?
According to John B. Symes, D.V.M., wheat, dairy, and soy contain high levels of glutamic acid and aspartic acid. High levels of these two non-essential amino acids can over activate the receptors of the nerve cells and lead to excitotoxicity and neurological damage in animals. Dr. Symes’s research suggests that this can lead to nerve and brain impairments which are evident in many neurodegenerative diseases. Possibly, his findings could be applicable to humans.
Section 2 Of Part 2: Could IgA and IgG Antibody Mediated Reactions To Foods Cause Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Or Lou Gehrig’s Disease?
This is section 2 of part 2 (of a 5 part series). In this section of part 2, we will discuss how IgA and IgG mediated reactions to foods could cause ALS symptoms.
There are five classes of antibodies that are present in our bodies, IgA, IgD, IgE, IgG and IgM. With a gluten intolerance, IgA and IgG mediated antibody reactions are responsible for autoimmune related tissue damage. Initially, the antibodies react to gluten and then cross react with other areas of the body leading to a variety of symptoms.
Section 1 of Part 2: How Could A Gluten Intolerance Cause Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Or Lou Gehrig’s Disease?
This is part 2 of a 5 part series discussing how ALS could be caused by a gluten intolerance, other types of allergies, and/or by a reaction to lectins. In this part of the series, the possible association between ALS and a gluten intolerance is discussed. Due to the length of this part, I will need to break it into 8 posts/sections. At the end of this post, I have outlined the series for you. Today, section one will discuss how reactions against transglutaminases may contribute to symptoms.
“Go Bananas Cookies” By Annabella
I was at the dentist last week and Annabella, the receptionist, kindly shared a recipe with me. Personally, I don’t consume pure, uncontaminated oats, but I thought that other people who consume gluten-free oats might enjoy this recipe.
Thank you very much, Annabella, for sharing a new recipe with the gluten-free community.
My Book, “Gluten Toxicity”, Is Available At Barnes And Noble
My book, “Gluten Toxicity: The Mysterious Symptoms Of Celiac Disease, Dermatitis Herpetiformis, And Non-Celiac Gluten Intolerance”, is now available online at Barnes And Noble
My book is also 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” from Amazon, please see the links below.
If you would prefer an e-book version of “Gluten Toxicity”, please see the E-Book from my blog. In BC, Canada, my book is available at Health Express (in White Rock), Country Sun Natural Foods (in White Rock), Lifetime Organics (in South Surrey) and the Without Sugar Shoppe (in Courtenay).
Thank you very much for your support,
Shelly Stuart, R.N., B.Sc.N.
