Archive for the 'wheat allergy symptoms' Category

The Paleolithic Diet — It’s Not Just for Wheat Intolerance

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011

After almost two million years spent as nomadic hunter-gatherers, our ancestors learned about ten thousand years ago that they could grow certain types of plants under cultivation to feed themselves, and agriculture was born. Most schoolchildren know that agriculture allowed humans to congregate in cities, paving the way for the vast civilizations that span the [...]

Enzyme Supplements for Wheat Intolerance

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

Loose stools are one of the more unpleasant and embarrassing wheat intolerance symptoms. Many people who suffer from celiac disease also have concurrent pancreatic problems which can make it difficult for them to digest foods properly, leading to persistent diarrhea. Now, a study is underway to determine whether supplementation with lipase (available from many health [...]

Revisiting Probiotics

Monday, June 14th, 2010

Many people who suffer from food-related problems such as wheat intolerance and celiac disease have discovered through trial and error that taking probiotics helps to control their symptoms. Now, Dr. Alessio Fasano of the Center for Celiac Research at the University of Maryland School of Medicine has a theory about why. In the case of [...]

Gluten-Free Q & A

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

The New York Times has a very nice Q&A style article on gluten-free living and celiac disease. Much of the information will also be of interest to those with wheat intolerance and wheat allergy symptoms.   Gluten Free for the Holidays, and Beyond   Dr. Sheila Crowe, a professor in the division of gastroenterology and [...]

Got Wheat Intolerance? Prepare To Be Outraged.

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

According to the Flour Advisory Bureau, wheat intolerance is like a party in your stomach! http://tinyurl.com/yz3xutb “Symptoms attributed to wheat intolerance are very similar to the symptoms for a number of other conditions such as stress, IBS  – or even a good night out. • Wheat’s ranking in the list of foods that cause adverse reactions. [...]

What Are Wheat Allergy Symptoms?

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Wheat allergy symptoms can be similar to other food allergy symptoms, including stomach pain, cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. However, they may also resemble hay fever, with a runny nose, watery eyes, hives, itchy, flaky skin, or rashes. Another common and rather alarming complaint is arthritic joint pain. At its most severe, wheat allergy can [...]