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Celiac Disease/Alopecia Relationship?
Hi. My name is Beth and the reason I am writing this is so that I might help someone else with the same problem I had. My scalp had been burning for about 2 years. I went to 3 doctors, 2 naturopath and 1 acupuncturists. The one naturopath helped me by putting me on probiotics and anti-yeast herbs. That helped some, but not all the way. Then I stopped eating wheat, oatmeal/gluten, etc. My scalp burned but not as much. Then, I just got a book from the library called, "Celiac Disease A Hidden Epedemic" by Peter Green, MD and Rory Smith. Anyway, it was a very informative book and Dr. Green said that people who have Celiac Disease often cannot digest dairy or eggs as well. I stopped eating dairy and my head felt better, but still burned a little. Then, I gave up eggs and now my head does not burn!!! My scalp feels much better!!!! Please check this book out from your library or buy it if you have this disease. Most doctors (and I have a good friend who is an MD) know nothing about nutrition or celiac disease. When you have celiac disease, the villi of your intestines cannot work because gluten (in wheat and some other grains) makes it lay flat. Thus, it cannot get the nutrients from the food you eat; thus, your hair falls out - because your body says, "well hair isn't really needed and if I'm not getting nutrients, well I can give it up". I have lost all the hair on my arms, 3/4 (you know where) and 1/2 on my head and the doctors said it was "Normal"!!!! I look around me and notice how many women are losing their hair!!! My grandmother had a full head of hair at 95 years old. Did you know that Wheat has been genetically modified to have more gluten in it? Maybe that is why so many have celiac disease and it is pasting the villii of our intestines down, especially during menopause, when we no longer have the estrogen to protect us???? I hope this will help someone here with this problem. I wish I hadn't had to wait so long. There are a lot of gluten and dairy free foods out there, so don't be depressed. I'll let you know if any hair comes back. I used to have hair that was way too thick and had to have it thinned. Boo Hoo. I really believe that Hippocrates was right when he said, "All disease begins in the gut". I think our bodies want to heal. Sooooooooo go girls and bless you.
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Permalink Reply by Pam Fitros on
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Beth,
This is absolutely fascinating! How long has it been since you've given up these foods? Why do the genetic diddlers think wheat need more gluten? What's it supposed to do? Did you know that brocolli has over 30% less calcium than it had in the 1930's because artificial fertilizers make it harder for the plant to absorb nutrients from the sun and soil? There certainly is a lot of stuff happening out of sight, isn't there?
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Permalink Reply by Beth Martof on
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Pam,
I think gluten is supposed to make wheat have more elasticity, but I'm not sure of that. Well let's see, I gave up gluten containing foods totally about 2 months ago; dairy close to that and eggs about 2 weeks ago. The burning has stopped. When I gave up dairy my eyelashes stopped falling out. Celiac Disease also has something to do with Leaky Gut and yeast infections in your gut. "Google" leaky gut and you'll find out about it. However, all of it comes down to not consuming gluten and getting rid of yeasts (probiotics and some herbs). I won't say it is any picnic (literally). There are some other interesting things in our food chain that are happening and I think it is about time as consumers that we fight back!!!! I keep chickens and I've noticed that they do not really like their food whether it be regular or organic and I believe that it is because there is soy in it. Soy is not good for anyone. If you read about it, you will see that it has phytates that hurt your digestive enzymes. Anyway, the chickens don't like it, so I give them birdseed along with it. (Heck, I can''t eat their eggs, but I love them).
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Interesting-er and interesting-er, lol - GO CHICKENS!
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Here's a youtube video that makes a point about wheat in 1 minute or less.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8WA5wcaHp4&NR=1&feature=fvwp
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Thank you, Tony J. Yes, I believe doctors don't know about diet. Let's face it. I know one and he really had no education regarding diet and health. If you are interested, this is a great site about an incredible woman who is 63, a vegetarian and runs and competes in "Iron Man" events. Imagine that??? Wow. I am a runner and she is my new hero. She had breast cancer too. I just think that diet can cure you!!! I think there is hope for all of us!! Don't give up> Good for you, Susan!!! I feel sooooooooooo much better>
Beth
http://www.vegsource.com/heidrich/
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Wow this is so interesting - I came to a similar conclusion (about diet) a couple of months ago and have been trying to manufacture my own diet that will be good for me. have cut out refined sugars and breads (yeast being muted as a common problem) and been taking pre and pro biotics to try and help my digestive system - also gave up vinegar which is a big thing for me! But when I went to my doctor - he completely dismissed the whole idea - has grudgingly agreed to give me a blood test (which I have asked for so i can see what I might be lacking - you know to see if I am low on anything that could pinpoint a problem with absorbing vitamins and minerals - because i believe I am taking in a balanced diet)- but says that really I should eat (said in a really condescending way) a healthy diet and all these (pre and pro biotics) do you no good at all they are rubbish! I dont agree with him, but does anyone have any ideas how we can try to find out what might cause the problems - I really believe it is why my hair fell out...
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Hi, Ali. I had the same problems with doctors. Maybe, that is why our health care system is rated 37th in the world. I don't believe it is just because of the insurance issues. I believe we don't have good preventative care. Doctors are good for heart surgery and car accidents but for preventing disease, most know very little. However, that may be because a lot of Americans want a quick fix/pill to solve their problems. Unfortunately, there is no such thing. One doctor I think I would trust is Dr. Len Saputo who wrote the book, "A Return to Healing". He talks about what is happening in medicine and how it could change for the better. Apparently, his wife had Leaky Gut and had a very strong allergic reaction after eating something. He admitted knowing nothing about leaky gut and admitted that doctors are not really trained about nutrition. He also talks about the use of pesticides and herbicides and how they have damaged us. In fact he states on page 80, ""Fitzgerald reported that 30 percent of the U.S. populations suffers from some symptoms of multiple chemical sensitivity syndrome-double the rate in 1987. He also stated that there is a clear association between the levels of organochlorine pesticides (commonly used insecticide) in the body and Type 2 diabetes. Also, he states, "The incidence of almost all types of cancer has gone up an average of 85 percent since 1950, no doubt largely the result of increased toxic exposures." Anyway, I won't go on and on, but I think this is a large part of our problem. Other than that, everyone is different regarding allergies. The three top allergins though are: milk, dairy and gluten. So, I quit those and then I found out that eggs also caused me to have problems and lately, I found out chocolate hurts me as well (boo hoo!!!) I hope you have better luck!! I also take an herbal supplement called "Candida Clear" which I think helps. I am pretty sure, that for me it is diet and it is not easy. I eat mostly organically and I am going to try to only eat organic meat twice a week. I wish I could be a vegan or vegetarian, but I seem to get tooooo tired (not enough of the right kind of iron for me). Beth
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He's using Spourlock's "Supersize Me" to argue his conclusion that an intake of dietary fats, saturated or unsaturated does not lead to obesity. If he is riding on anybody's coattails, it is Gary Taubes, a journalist who did an investigative study or a criticism of the research methodology in the health and nutrition field; how the de-emphasis of research methods allowed the hypothesis of high carb/low fat diet remain the status quo. As a matter of fact, the title of his article is "What if It's All Been a Big Fat Lie?"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNYlIcXynwE&feature=related
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how is celiac disease diagnosed?
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Hi, Tanya. I believe celiac disease is diagnosed by a blood test, but I have also heard that a stool test is more accurate. I am not sure as I have heard that these tests are not conclusive and I believe in looking at symptoms. There are numerous symptoms for celiac disease and everyone is different. My symptoms are numerous, but three of the biggies are: I gain weight easily when I eat wheat/gluten; I get canker sores on the side of my mouth when I eat gluten; my digestion is not very good when I eat gluten; and more. If you "google" celiac disease you can find out all about it as there are many sites and groups. I now feel better not eating gluten; but, for me, as well as many other celiacs , I can't eat dairy or eggs either. However, I am trying not to focus on what I can't eat and focus on what I can eat. I went to Seattle yesterday to a wonderful Gluten Free Bakery and had a salad and the most wonderful cake!!!! The cake was an apple walnut gallette. It was BETTER than any with wheat flour. It made my day. Being on the diet is a change in lifestyle, but it isn't impossible for anyone and now, there are gluten free foods and tons of gluten free cookbooks and recipes. My hair is not falling out and my scalp is not burning and I have lost 15 pounds; this is not something that doctors could have done for me!!!
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Permalink Reply by liselle on
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hello
Would you be able to post a typical day of eating? I have started a similar diet, but struggle to find things to eat without dairy and eggs.
So you basically have vegetables and meats?
thanks
lisa
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Hi, Lisa. Yes, my life has changed dramatically. A typical day is this:
Breakfast Examples:
Carrot or an apple or both or stir fried veggies - cabbage/carrots/kale/spinach or any other veggie I have on hand plus some brewers yeast. I am trying to eat little meat as I have a theory that animals are fed a lot of soy and I think what they are fed hurts us - even if it's organic soy. I also read a book about a woman named Ruth Heidrich who is a triathlete and a vegan; you just have to take vitamins and make sure you get your B12 and other essentials. I also eat lentils and other beans (except soy). I do a lot of stir fries or steam veggies for other meals too.
Good luck. It's not easy and other people may not understand, but in the long run, you will probably be healthier than the average person!!!
Beth
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