One topic I often get questions about is GLUTEN.  Ten years ago, most of us didn’t know what it was but now “gluten” is quite the buzzword.  Even if you don’t understand what “gluten” actually means, you have probably seen menus and products that are free of it.  It is probably safe to say every person in the U.S. knows someone who gets sick after eating it.  It’s no wonder since research estimates 18 million Americans have non-celiac gluten sensitivity! 

Let’s be clear…there is a difference between celiac’s disease and gluten sensitivity.  I’m referring to non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS).  Gluten is a protein found in wheat, and similar trouble-causing proteins are also found in rye, barley, and triticale.

Researchers are just beginning to explore non-celiac gluten sensitivity, so I will do my best to summarize what we know to date.

What is it? 

• Non-celiac gluten sensitivity describes those individuals who cannot tolerate gluten and experience symptoms similar to those with celiac di...

This is the follow up email written after the Free 15 Minute Phone Consult regarding: What can I do naturally for Grave's Disease? I do not want to radiate my thyroid. I am currently managed with medication.

Listen to the Phone Consult Podcast:
"Alternatives to Radiation for Grave's Disease"

Olga mentioned this about the Phone Consult:
"You seem to be very well versed on the subject of my health concern (Graves Disease) and were able to immediately make recommendations."

My follow up email to Olga after the Phone Consult:

Olga - 

Grave's disease has numerous causes as we discussed. Determining the cause is a lengthy process and I don't feel we isolated it in your case. If we had more time to discover and go over your history, exposures and order various laboratory testing, I believe we could isolate the cause.

I am trying to determine if radiation therapy for your tumor may have caused the Grave's disease.

In the meantime, there are natural alternatives to help reduce the autoimmune response an...