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Celiac disease also called "celiac sprue" is a chronic digestive problem that is normally caused by a hereditary intolerance to gluten. Gluten is a component of barley, oats, wheat, durum, semolina, spelt, rye, and also other grain hybrids such as kamut or triticale. The exact cause of celiac disease is not known, although the disease is known to affect mainly Caucasians of European descent. When a person with celiac disease eats gluten, damage to the small intestine can occurr. It is believed that the body responds to gluten as if it were an antigen, and triggers an immune system attack when it is absorbed by the intestine. This, in turn, causes the lining of the small intestine to swell. As a result, tiny hair like projections called villi suffer damage and even destruction, which impairs the body's ability to absorb important nutrients. Malabsorption then becomes a serious problem, and the loss of vitamins, minerals, and calories results in malnutrition even when the person is eating well. Diarrhea compounds the problem. Because celiac disease impacts digestion, food allergies may also appear. Celiac disease can affect both children and adults, however it can occur at any age. It often appears when a child is first introduced to cereal foods, at around 3 - 4 months of age. In other people, the disease may be triggered by emotional stress or physical trauma, such as occurs with surgery or even pregnancy. The first signs are usually diarrhea, weight loss, and nutritional deficiencies. Other symptoms may include: abdominal swelling, bone pain, large bad smelling stools that float; depression; fatigue, irritability, joint pain, muscle cramps, muscular wasting, and nausea.. ...more

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Infants or children with celiac may have stunted growth, vomiting, an intense burning sensation in the skin, and a red, itchy skin rash called dermatitis herpetiformis. A baby with celiac disease may gain weight more slowly than normal or may even lose some weight. The infant can have a poor appetite, gas, and bad smelling bowel movements. The child most likely will have an anemic and undernourished look. Ulcers may develop in their mouth. A child who gets blisters or sores all over their body should be checked for celiac disease. If left untreated, celiac disease can be very serious, and even life threatening. Bone disease, such as osteoporosis, central and peripheral nervous system impairment, seizures caused by inadequate absorption of folic acid, internal hemorrhaging, pancreatic disease, infertility, miscarriages and birth defects, and gynecological disorders are just some of the long term health problems that may affect those persons with celiac disease. There is also a higher risk of developing intestinal lymphoma and other intestinal malignancies. Certain autoimmune disorders also can be associated with celiac disease, including kidney disease or nephrosis, sarcoidosis which involves the formation of lesions in the lungs, bones, skin, and other places, insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, systemic lupus erythematosus, thyroid disease, and, rarely, chronic active hepatitis, scleroderma, Myasthenia gravis, Addison's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and Sjogren's syndrome. Celiac disease is many times difficult to diagnose because the symptoms are very similar to those of other diseases, such as anemia, irritable bowel syndrome and gastric ulcers. Advances in blood testing have made it somewhat easier to detect celiac disease. A diagnosis based on a blood test should normally be followed up with a biopsy of the intestinal tissue, which is often an outpatient type procedure. However, because the symptoms vary in range, and that some persons with celiac disease do not have obvious symptoms, many people can go a long period of time before being diagnosed correctly. Because celiac disease is hereditary, if one family member is diagnosed with it, other people in the family should also be checked. Good nutritional supplementation, diet changes, and other suggestions on this webpage can help treat or prevent celiac disease and related health issues. GOOD SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM TO TRY Adults: Nutra Pack  - use the normal dose Advanced Omega - use normal dose Genesis - use normal dose Teens: Nutra Pack -or- Future Star - use the normal dose Advanced Omega - use normal dose Genesis - use normal dose Children: Fruit-A-Mins -or- Future Star - use normal dose Advanced Omega - use half dosage Genesis - use 1 teaspoon    OTHER CHANGES TO MAKE - avoid all wheat, oats, barley, rye, and gluten type products  - rice and corn are good to eat  - eat less sugary products  - drink 6-8 glasses of steam distilled or filtered water a day - eat lots of raw fruits and vegetables  - lentils, beans, and peas are good to eat - dairy products may be a problem  - juice is good (make your own with a juice machine) - do not drink coffee, soda pop, other junk food drinks - do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc... - Do not eat chocolate, bouillon cubes, bottled salad dressing - chew your food well before swallowing  - for children may wish to reduce or avoid milk  - PRAY ... it does help with all aspects of life and healing

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