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Melina Young

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Diagnosed with celiac disease in July '10 - awesome since May '85

Weight Loss and a Gluten-Free Diet

When I was first diagnosed with celiac disease, I couldn't even count the number of people on one hand who said to me, "Oh my gosh, you are going to lose so much weight!" or "I wish I was told I could never eat bread again, I'd be so skinny. I'm so jealous!"   I must admit that at first, I thought I would have this sort of reaction. I... Read moreChevron
posted 05/31/2011, comments (0)|
Melina Young

Melina Young, Health Guide

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Diagnosed with celiac disease in July '10 - awesome since May '85

A Great Birthday Dinner Out with Celiac Disease

For my birthday, my husband and I planned to go out to dinner. As those of you with celiac disease know already, eating out after being diagnosed is much different than the experience of eating out when you don't have to worry about gluten and cross-contamination. We had a gift certificate (that we have been holding onto since Christmas) for the... Read moreChevron
posted 05/13/2011, comments (0)|
Melina Young

Melina Young, Health Guide

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Diagnosed with celiac disease in July '10 - awesome since May '85

All About Melina

Hello HealthCentral community members! My name is Melina Young and I have celiac disease. I was diagnosed in 2010 and have a separate post all about that. Celiac disease is an intolerance to gluten products. Contrary to what many people believe, celiac (also known as celiac sprue) is not an allergy - it is an autoimmune... Read moreChevron
posted 04/18/2011, comments (0)|
Gigi Stewart, M.A.

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Nutrition and the Gluten-Free Diet

Adopting a gluten-free lifestyle is necessary for individuals with Celiac Disease (CD) or Gluten Sensitivity (GS) in order to become and remain healthy. There is cause for concern; however, that some vital nutrients previously derived from gluten-containing foods will be lost with this dietary change. Fortunately, many naturally gluten-free foods... Read moreChevron
posted 04/11/2011, comments (0)|
Gigi Stewart, M.A.

Gigi Stewart, M.A., Health Guide

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Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity: Heeding the Warning Signs and Avoiding Misdiagnosis

Some individuals endure years of misdiagnosis before discovering that the reason for their ill health is gluten, the protein found in certain grains like wheat, barley, and rye. Some of these individuals discover that they have Celiac Disease (CD), while others test negative for CD and instead suffer from Gluten Sensitivity (GS). Because the road... Read moreChevron
posted 03/30/2011, comments (0)|