This article is Dr Ben's follow-up notes from a Free 15 Minute Consult with Dr Ben. Helping direct you to which products, dietary changes & lifestyle products may help you.

Good talking with you today!  To find a naturopathic doctor near you, enter your zip code on the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians' website.

Aaron Henkel, ND graduated a year or two ahead of me. I am not sure how good he is as I have not worked with him. You may learn more about him here.

As discussed, here is the follow up to the phone consult we had earlier.

There is a lot of information here. Digest it over a few days. If followed, you will feel better in as soon as one to two weeks.

The vitiligo, celiac disease and hypothyroidism are all linked. It all starts with the digestive system.

1.  Controlling the autoimmune reactions

• Celiac, and likely an autoimmune thyroiditis, combined with vitiligo and numerous food reactions tells me that your immune system is hyperactive.

• In order to control it, your digestiv...

QUESTION:

Hi Ben,

My naturopathic physician recommended the Intestinal Repair Capsules, which I have ordered from you in the past. They really work.

However, I still suffer from flare-ups (especially when under stress) and have not yet lost the weight gained while ill. I know most celiac I have talked to have lost 30 lbs once they got their disease under control. I have not lost any weight and yet am very careful about what I eat.

Any suggestions you woul...

Question:

Hi Ben,

When I was diagnosed with Celiacs, my naturopathic physician recommended the Intestinal Repair Capsules, which I have ordered from you in the past. They really work.

I have been diagnosed for 1 year. In addition to taking Intestinal Repair Complex, I walk for an hour every day, I have been eating more organic foods and reading labels to abstain from any gluten products. I feel MUCH better.

However,   I have since moved from my naturopath and I still suffer from flare-ups (especially when under stress) and have not yet lost the weight gained while ill. I know most celiac patients I have talked to have lost 30 lbs once they got their disease under control. I have not lost any weight and yet am very careful about what I eat.

I also still suffer from severe hunger spells which I believe is my body still seeking out nutrition- hence, why I need to order more repair capsules! My local health food store has suggested a vitamin supplement (Life Force).

I was wondering what other su...

Question:

Hi Ben,

When I was diagnosed with Celiacs, my naturopathic physician recommended the Intestinal Repair Capsules, which I have ordered from you in the past. They really work.

I have been diagnosed for 1 year. In addition to taking Intestinal Repair Complex, I walk for an hour every day, I have been eating more organic foods and reading labels to abstain from any gluten products. I feel MUCH better.

However,   I have since moved from my naturopath and I still suffer from flare-ups (especially when under stress) and have not yet lost the weight gained while ill. I know most celiac patients I have talked to have lost 30 lbs once they got their disease under control. I have not lost any weight and yet am very careful about what I eat.

I also still suffer from severe hunger spells which I believe is my body still seeking out nutrition- hence, why I need to order more repair capsules! My local health food store has suggested a vitamin supplement (Life Force).

I was wondering what other su...