I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard someone say they were just going to cheat this once or they’ll just suffer the consequences because they really like a certain food! Celiac is an auto immune disease which is related to and can lead to so many other health issues if not taken seriously. Also, there is such a thing as “Silent Celiac” which is even more dangerous. The silent celiac will eat something and think they are fine because they have no symptoms when really they are damaging their bodies! Current research has shown that celiac disease affects 1 in 100 people and gluten sensitivities are even more common affecting 1 in every 3 people!
So what can happen if you don’t take it seriously? The following are only some of the symptoms and conditions that are associated with gluten intolerance:
Common Symptoms of Gluten Intolerance
- Skin rashes/eczema
- Joint pain
- Low energy, tiredness
- Chronic fatigue
- Chronic back pain
- Headaches
- Migrating numbness & tingling
- Stomach bloating/discomfort
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Mental Instability
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Feeling “Spaced Out”
- Inability to lose weight
- Inability to gain weight
- Developmental delays in children
- Failure to thrive
- Brain fog
- Menstrual problems
- Infertility
Source: Life After Bread, Get Off Gluten and Reclaim Your Health by Dr. Eydi Bauer, D.C.
Conditions Associated with Gluten Intolerance
- Thyroid Disorders
- Diabetes
- Osteoporosis
- Attention Deficit Disorder
- Anemia
- ANY Autoimmune Disease
- Irrritable Bowel Syndrome
- Fibromyalgia
- Lactose Intolerance
- Gall Bladder Disease
- Gastric Reflux
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Hypoglycemia
- Psychological Stress
- Schizophrenia
Sources: Celiac Disease: A Hidden Epidemic by Dr. Peter H. Green, Celiac.com, and Full of It! The Shocking Truth About Gluten by Dr. Rodney Ford
This is a really great book with lots of good information. If you are recently diagnosed or even thinking you might be having a problem…or checked yes to a lot of the symptoms on this page…then you should read this book!
