What is Gluten?
Gluten is a protein which remains when starch is removed from cereal grains. It’s what gives dough it’s cohesiveness. Dr. John refers to gluten as “Glue times ten” for a reason. It can really make a mess in your gut lining!
Gluten causes inflammation which is responsible for most of the diseases that plague the human body. It is being discovered that often you won’t have outward symptoms of a gluten sensitivity or intolerance. There is a predicted ratio of 1 out of every 8 people has an undetected gluten problem.
88 million people in America unknowningly cause inflammation in their small intestine, which destroys
Starting a gluten-free diet can be difficult. Your body is often addicted to the gluteomorphin in gluten which is an opioid peptide (like an opiate) that is released when digesting gluten. When you suddenly stop eating gluten you may go through withdrawal symptoms much like a drug addict would. Don’t let that stop you! It is vital that you stick to the diet. The symptoms usually stop within 2-5 days.
Prolonged exposure to gluten can lead to autoimmune diseases, leaky gut syndrome or Celiac Disease.
Below are some links for more information regarding gluten-free living locally or other resources.
Sweet Escapes Pastries and Bakery - They sell gluten free bakery items to the public on Friday afternoons. They also have a list on their websites of restaraunts that carry their products.
Udi’s Gluten Free Foods - They sell tasty gluten free baked goods and have an online Gluten-Free Community
14-Day Diet - This was designed for the RepairVite Diet though Apex Energetics but it is full of gluten free recipes.
Gluten Free Living - A great magazine that is a great magazine devoted to helping you lead a happy, healthy gluten free life.
Contact us if you have any questions or would like to schedule a free consulation with the doctor to see if you have a gluten sensitivity.
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