Category Archives: Gluten Free Society Blog

Thyroid Cancer Increased with Gluten Sensitivity and Celiac

Another new study links celiac disease to an increased risk for cancer of the thyroid gland. There is a 2.5-fold increased risk of papillary cancer of thyroid for celiac patients. Source: J Clin Gastroenterol. 2010 Aug 6. We have long known that gluten can contribute to autoimmune thyroid disease. The fact that gluten can contribute […]

The Problem with Traditional Weight Loss Programs

The problem with many weight loss systems is that they cater to the masses without considering individual need. They use a “one size fits all” approach. This approach works for some but leaves many to ponder why the weight will not come off the way it used to. The Calorie Myth & the Hormonal Effect […]

Gluten Free and Weight Loss

Many in Hollywood are now advocating the gluten free diet as a weight loss aid. Many in the medical profession are proclaiming that gluten free diets for weight loss are dangerous and can lead to nutrition deficits. Who is right and who is wrong? Both Are… The gluten free diet should not be perceived as […]

45 Million Donated to Research Autoimmune Disease and Celiac

The University of Maryland School of Medicine received a 45 million dollar donation for research into autoimmune diseases like celiac, multiple sclerosis, type I diabetes, and more. The gift, from Indiana couple Ken and Shelia Cafferty, is the largest private donation in the history of the University System of Maryland. The money will go toward […]