http://www.wheatintolerance.org Demystifying wheat intolerance, wheat allergy, and celiac disease Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:12:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en You feel awful most of the time. You're tired, achy, and it seems like you've either got diarrhea or constipation almost constantly. Maybe your skin itches and flakes, or you get unexplained rashes or hives. You may even throw up occasionally, for no obvious reason. If you've sought medical help for ... http://www.wheatintolerance.org/wheat-intolerance/wheat-intolerance-and-you A Scottsdale, Arizona baker wins Food Network's Cupcake Wars with gluten-free, dairy-free cupcakes... Read more! http://www.wheatintolerance.org/foods-containing-gluten/gluten-free-cupcakes-win-national-cupcake-contest Red Lobster restaurants in Orlando are unveiling a new menu which not only lists common allergens in each dish, but warns customers which dishes are at risk of cross-contamination during the preparation process. It's hoped that the new food-allergy-friendly menus will gradually spread nationwide. // While it's extremely anecdotal and certainly ... http://www.wheatintolerance.org/foods-containing-gluten/red-lobster-moves-to-help-wheat-intolerance-sufferers For many, the prospect of having an intestinal biopsy performed for the diagnosis of suspected celiac disease is a daunting one. Just possibly, it's daunting enough to dissuade them from getting a proper diagnosis in the first place. Now, a team in Argentina is working on a methodology which will largely ... http://www.wheatintolerance.org/wheat-intolerance/no-more-biopsies 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 ... http://www.wheatintolerance.org/wheat-allergy-symptoms/enzyme-supplements-for-wheat-intolerance 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 ... http://www.wheatintolerance.org/wheat-intolerance-symptoms/revisiting-probiotics Experts are now chiming in, saying that following a gluten-free diet if you don't have celiac disease may cause health problems and even (gasp!) weight gain. While they acknowledge that going gluten-free is completely necessary for those who have been properly diagnosed-- via blood work and a biopsy-- with celiac ... http://www.wheatintolerance.org/foods-containing-gluten/is-a-gluten-free-diet-bad-for-you Celiac.com has put together a resource list of wheat free recipes, free of foods containing gluten, just in time for Easter and Passover. Need a recipe for gluten-free matzoh? This is your place. Gluten and dairy-free challah? They've got it. Delicious desserts safe for people with wheat intolerance? Check. Read more ... http://www.wheatintolerance.org/wheat-free-recipes/celiac-coms-wheat-free-recipes-for-easter-passover In a move which will benefit those with wheat intolerance and other dietary issues, Iowa-based supermarket chain Hy-Vee has announced that it intends to offer customers access to a registered dietitian in every Hy-Vee store, large or small. The chain already employs 135 in-store dietitians, but in some areas, that means ... http://www.wheatintolerance.org/wheat-intolerance/hy-vee-supermarket-promises-dietitians-in-every-store In an apparent cost-cutting measure, Continental Airlines has stopped offering gluten-free and diabetic meal options on its international flights. As increased airline security makes it practically impossible for people with special dietary needs like wheat intolerance to bring their own food, this essentially prevents such people from flying on long ... http://www.wheatintolerance.org/wheat-intolerance/no-more-gluten-free-meals-on-continental-airlines