Can Gluten Cause Gut Inflammation? Can gluten cause gut inflammation? It is well known that gluten causes celiac disease – an inflammatory condition of the small intestine. What is less well known, and often times completely ignored, is the connection between gluten and inflammation of other areas of the GI tract. Keep in mind that […]
A recent research study linked peptic disease (heartburn, GERD, stomach ulcer) to gluten exposure in patients with gluten sensitivity. This simply means that gluten and acid reflux are linked. The authors of this study recommend that all patients with non-infectious peptic disease be screened for celiac disease. Source: Scand J Gastroenterol. 2009;44(12):1424-8. Make Sure Your […]
Can Gluten Cause Heartburn? Do you suffer with heartburn? Has your doctor put you on medications like Nexium or Aciphex to control your reflux disease? Remember that the drug does not correct the origin of the problem. It only masks the symptoms. Research suggests that people who suffer from acid reflux – AKA gastroesophageal reflux […]
Gluten And Acid Reflux – A Common Association Is there a medical link between gluten and acid reflux? A recent research study linked peptic disease (heartburn, GERD, stomach ulcer) to gluten exposure in patients with gluten sensitivity. So the short answer to the question is yes. You can read a direct quote from the researchers […]
Gluten Free Diet – The most powerful treatment ever? I personally don’t know of a safe, side effect free, medical procedure, medication, or treatment that can provide control over blood sugar, blood pressure, acid reflux, and fever blisters. Oh yeah, I almost forgot to mention – 50 pounds of weight loss. Yet a gluten free […]