If you are gluten free and still feeling sick there are some other medical considerations that should be looked into as to why you may not be feeling better. For those with celiac disease and gluten intolerance, following a gluten free diet is a must. We often tell our patients the timeframe to start feeling…

Gluten-Free Diet: Weight Loss Driven by Two Factors that are Different for Celiacs
When starting a gluten-free diet weight loss is driven by the hormones ghrelin and leptin, which have been found to be elevated in people with celiac disease. By its obvious nature, gluten intolerance has a profound effect on the absorption of nutrients from the digestive tract and production of hormones and enzymes regulating metabolism of…

What Not to Eat on a Gluten Free Diet (besides gluten)
Here are some recent questions you’ve been asking about what not to eat on a gluten free diet. There are several items that are cross reactive to gluten that you may need to avoid. Dr. Shikhman answers your questions. Do you recommend going grain free if you’re still not feeling well after going gluten free?…

Celiac Disease Treatment in 4 Steps
Gluten intolerance and celiac disease cause inflammatory and immunologic reactions that may affect numerous body systems. Any or all of the digestive, musculoskeletal, endocrine, reproductive, nervous, and cardiovascular systems may be involved in these disease processes. Effective celiac disease treatment involves a comprehensive approach. Step 1: Follow a gluten-free diet for life Step 2: Restoring…