Gluten Free RN

What did we know about celiac disease in 1953? The truth is, we knew quite a bit about sensitivity to gluten 65 years ago when Matilda Babbitz's son Bobby was diagnosed with celiac disease. A nurse by...

22 Kesä 201819min

'Know your own truth and let that guide you.' How do you cut through the noise and misinformation around gluten sensitivity and celiac disease in order to make the best choices for your health and hap...

15 Kesä 201826min

Much existing propaganda claims that African Americans do not suffer from celiac disease. Even the Gluten Free RN was surprised to find out that her adopted daughter had a genetic predisposition to th...

8 Kesä 201828min

Approximately 50% of ER visits are associated with abdominal pain, and the vast majority of those patients are given a diagnosis of 'abdominal pain of an unknown origin' and directed to come back if t...

25 Touko 201820min

If you are being treated for a blood disorder, it is time to look deeper and explore the underlying cause. Rather than simply addressing iron- or B12-deficiency anemia in isolation, ask WHY you have a...

4 Touko 201821min

Your gastrointestinal tract is approximately 30 feet long, and it runs from your mouth all the way to the anus! We know that celiac disease can impact any part of the digestive tract. But there is ano...

27 Huhti 201831min

If you're just getting used to eliminating gluten from your diet, it may feel like a burden to remove dairy as well—especially if you're a fan of comfort foods like cheese and ice cream. Why exactly d...

20 Huhti 201821min

'Globally, indigenous peoples suffer from poorer health, are more likely to experience disability and reduced quality of life, and ultimately die younger than their non-indigenous counterparts.' A UN ...

13 Huhti 201825min