6 Non-prescription Solutions to alleviate Celiac Disease (CD)

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Description: Celiac is a digestive disease which damages the small intestine. This condition makes it intolerable to digest gluten protein found in wheat, rye and barley.

The disease is thought to be genetic but it may occur after a surgery, pregnancy, childbirth, viral infection or emotional stress.

Blood test is a must for CD, however not always 100% effective. An undiagnosed CD can lead to other autoimmune diseases, including Type I Diabetes, Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, etc.

Symptom: There are multiple symptoms of Celiac disease. These include but not limited to
Irritability, Gas, Abdominal pain with bloating, Chronic diarrhea, Bone and joint pain, Muscle cramps, Seizures, Delayed growth, Ulcer in mouth, Loss of tooth enamel, Itchy skin rash. Women can have missed menstrual periods, Infertility and anemia.

6 Non-Prescription tips to alleviate Celiac

1. Diet: On confirmation of diagnosis a gluten free diet from a certified dietician is the best solution. The diet may include gluten-free
- Tapioca, Rice, Potatoes, Soy, Bean flour, Vegetables, Corn, Nuts, Sago
- Fruits
- Meat, Fish, Poultry
There are lots of food items that were generally considered "forbidden" have been made gluten-free and are available from Celiac specialized stores on the web or at your local grocer. Celiac awareness has led to gluten free foods from pizza to beer.

2. Ingredient Labels: Read ingredient label before putting it in your mouth. Celiac can get aggravated if one is not careful to weed out products which contain gluten. Call the number of the manufacturer listed on the product, when unsure of the content.

3. Surprises: Some unexpected things that can have gluten are stamps, envelopes adhesive, medicines, vitamins. Other products that may contain gluten are perfumes, make-ups, soaps, household cleaners.
Be careful of imported foods which might not abide by U.S. food labeling laws.

4. Positive Attitude: Keeping a positive attitude can not only help increase your chance of fighting the disease. Depression is most often noticed in people with CD. The suffering can some times make the depression worse. Laugh often and much or join laughing clubs as being happy produces hormones in body which help fight all kinds of diseases.

5. Join Support Group / Forums to discuss and share your knowledge, as experience is the best teacher. Exchange notes with others to get tips to alleviate the effect of CD. The positive side of CD is that when attending support groups or parties, the time is spent socializing rather than eating.

6. Caregivers: There is nothing worse than a person feeling like they are "The children of a lesser God". If you are not the one suffering from CD then reach to help your friend or family member. Read the labels and buy gluten-free items at your local store. Serve gluten-free drinks and foods. Don't go overboard either such that the person feels that they are a burden to you.
Mother Tereas said, "All of us may not be to able to do great things, but we can all do small things with great love."

The Hope: There are several institutions researching a cure for CD and there is hope that it will help gluten to be absorbed in the digestive system.