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 Celiac Disease - A Review by Dr. Green & Dr. Christophe Cellier A 'current state' review of celiac disease reprinted from the New England Journal of Medicine. To read the entire article, Click Here Early Diagnosis of Gluten Sensitivity: Before the Villi are Gone by By Kenneth Fine, M.D. Excellent article explaining the immune response to gluten in the intestine, villous atrophy and celiac disease. Goes on to explain about NCGS (Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity). To read the entire article, Click Here Allergy and Intolerance by Lydia S Boeken, M.D. To read the entire article, Click Here Dermatitis Herpetiformis American Osteopathic College of Dermatology “Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is an intensely itchy skin eruption. It usually shows up in young adults, and is more common in men and people originally from some areas of northern Europe. The symptoms are intense burning, stinging and itching around the elbows, knees, scalp, buttocks and back. More locations can also be affected and the severity can vary.” To read the entire article, Click Here Dermatitis Herpetiformis Canadian Celiac Association “Definition – Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is a chronic skin condition with a characteristic pattern of lesions, with intense itching and burning sensations. Causes – Genetic factors, the immune system, and a sensitivity to gluten play a role in this disorder. The precise details remain unknown.” To read the entire article, Click Here Celiac Disease Mayoclinic.com “Celiac disease is a digestive condition triggered by consumption of the protein gluten, which is found in bread, pasta, cookies, pizza crust and many other foods containing wheat, barley or rye. Oats may contain gluten as well. When a person with celiac disease eats foods containing gluten, an immune reaction occurs in the small intestine, resulting in damage to the surface of the small intestine and an inability to absorb certain nutrients from food.” “Causes - Normally, your small intestine is lined with tiny, hair-like projections called villi. Resembling the deep pile of a plush carpet on a microscopic scale, villi work to absorb vitamins, minerals and other nutrients from the food you eat. Celiac disease results in damage to the villi. Without villi, the inner surface of the small intestine becomes less like a plush carpet and more like a tile floor, and your body is unable to absorb nutrients necessary for health and growth. Instead, nutrients such as fat, protein, vitamins and minerals are eliminated with your stool.” To read the entire article, Click Here The Gluten File A collection of articles, abstracts and websites related to gluten sensitivity. http://jccglutenfree.googlepages.com/ Canadian Celiac Association http://www.celiac.ca/EnglishCCA/ccaenglish.html Calgary Chapter of the Canadian Celiac Association http://www.calgaryceliac.com PLEASE NOTE: We try our very best to investigate the authors of articles on the links we recommend and authenticate their credentials to ensure links and information shared on this site comes from reliable and accredited sources. We encourage anyone using any links offered here to personally take time and investigate the authors and any claims they may make and discuss concerns with your doctor. ~ Back to Gluten-Free Living Information Page ~ |
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