For years scientists have been investigating the detrimental effects of gluten on brain and nerve tissue. A recent study published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry is just one more piece of evidence pointing to this overwhelming connection… Patients with established coeliac disease referred for neurological opinion show significant brain abnormality on MR […]
In recent years, the popularity of the gluten free diet is definitely on the rise. One of the reasons why it works so well for so many is because so many are gluten sensitive, but are there other reasons why going on a TRUE gluten free diet can be so helpful? The following is a […]
Nutrients Important for Thyroid Function – Iodine – this mineral helps the body build T4 (the hormone that doctors commonly measure that floats through the bloodstream) Vitamins D and A – these fat soluble vitamins allow T3 (the active hormone) to communicate with your DNA and increase your metabolism. Zinc – this mineral helps your […]
Unexpected Side Effects Gluten is a known to disrupt a number of hormones, estrogen included. If you have been diagnosed with gluten sensitivity and you are having hormone related troubles keep reading. Often times woman are placed on prescription estrogens for birth control, for pre-menstrual symptoms (PMS), and for menopause symptoms (hot flashes…). Doctors will […]
Nutritional deficiency is a common side effect of gluten sensitivity. Often times patients going on the diet fail to improve because of long term vitamin and mineral deficiencies caused by years of food induced gastrointestinal damage. The problem with this phenomenon is that many patients go gluten free and still continue to have health issues […]