This time on 'Gluten Free RN,' Nadine continues to cover the basics of celiac disease and gluten intolerance, reviewing the consequences of intestinal damage and gluten in the bloodstream and discussing what you can and cannot eat as part of a gluten-free diet.
A registered nurse certified in emergency care and a celiac patient herself, Nadine is well-versed in
the health complications and symptoms you might experience with undiagnosed celiac disease or gluten intolerance, including neurological disorders, dermatologic difficulties and even mental health issues.
Join the Gluten Free RN on this podcast to learn the signs of undiagnosed celiac disease and gluten intolerance so that we can all be healthy and vital for years to come!
What's Discussed:
The definition of celiac disease and its chronic nature
The importance of healthy intestinal tissue
Grains to avoid that contain gluten
Places where gluten may be hiding
Gluten-free, nutrient dense foods
Complications caused by gluten in patients with celiac disease or gluten intolerance
The increased risk of cancer in patients with undiagnosed celiac disease
Symptoms doctors look for before testing for celiac disease
Components of the test for celiac disease
The amount of time it takes to regenerate damaged villi in the absence of gluten
Additional signs of a possible gluten intolerance or celiac disease
Additional symptoms Nadine has encountered in undiagnosed patients
Indicators of gluten intolerance in children and elders
Resources Mentioned:
Gluten: Zero Global by Rodney Ford
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Books by Nadine:
Dough Nation: A Nurse's Memoir of Celiac Disease from Missed Diagnosis to Food and Health Activism
