Neurological Disorders Associated with Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity EP012
02/24/17 • 27 min
Nadine covers the neurological symptoms associated with celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity. Celiac disease is primarily a neurological disorder, but the neurological symptoms are often misdiagnosed.
Nadine shares her own story as well as client anecdotes regarding the neurological issues faced by celiac patients and those with non-celiac gluten sensitivity. She outlines the common symptoms and discusses how to either slow their progression or eliminate them entirely.
Nadine explains the way gluten affects your neurological system and how a Paleo lifestyle can help you heal. Listen and understand how to get your brain back!
What’s Discussed:How an immobile patient misdiagnosed with MS was able to walk again
- Inspired by Dr. Terry Wahls book, The Wahls Protocol, she adopted a Paleo diet
- Food can be medicine or poison
Misdiagnoses given to people who actually suffered from gluten ataxia
- Parkinson’s
- ALS
- MS
- Psychosomatic disorder
Why experts advocate for including an AGA in celiac testing
- It provides a biomarker for non-celiac gluten sensitivity
Why the neurological component of celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity is so significant
- The entire enteric nervous system is located in the bowels
- Constipation and diarrhea occur when peristalsis is paralyzed due to gluten
The neurological symptoms of celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity
Why patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia could be restored by a Paleo diet
- An autopsy is the only way to definitively diagnose Alzheimer’s
- Many patients have improved significantly after removing gluten from their diets
The components of a Paleo diet
- Meats and fish
- Nuts and seeds
- Fruits and vegetables
How a Paleo lifestyle cleared Nadine’s neurological issues
- Her balance issues went away
- She no longer suffered frequent falls
The standard nutritional panels for a celiac patient
How glyphosates can cause leaky gut even in the absence of celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity
The health benefits Nadine has witnessed in patients who adopt a Paleo diet
- No longer take prescription medication
- Normal blood pressure
- Desirable cholesterol level
- Absorb nutrients appropriately
- Body heals
The Wahls Protocol by Dr. Terry Wahls
Discovery Health: Celiac Disease
Connect with Nadine: Books by Nadine:Dough Nation: A Nurse's Memoir of Celiac Disease from Missed Diagnosis to Food and Health Activism
Nadine covers the neurological symptoms associated with celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity. Celiac disease is primarily a neurological disorder, but the neurological symptoms are often misdiagnosed.
Nadine shares her own story as well as client anecdotes regarding the neurological issues faced by celiac patients and those with non-celiac gluten sensitivity. She outlines the common symptoms and discusses how to either slow their progression or eliminate them entirely.
Nadine explains the way gluten affects your neurological system and how a Paleo lifestyle can help you heal. Listen and understand how to get your brain back!
What’s Discussed:How an immobile patient misdiagnosed with MS was able to walk again
- Inspired by Dr. Terry Wahls book, The Wahls Protocol, she adopted a Paleo diet
- Food can be medicine or poison
Misdiagnoses given to people who actually suffered from gluten ataxia
- Parkinson’s
- ALS
- MS
- Psychosomatic disorder
Why experts advocate for including an AGA in celiac testing
- It provides a biomarker for non-celiac gluten sensitivity
Why the neurological component of celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity is so significant
- The entire enteric nervous system is located in the bowels
- Constipation and diarrhea occur when peristalsis is paralyzed due to gluten
The neurological symptoms of celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity
Why patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia could be restored by a Paleo diet
- An autopsy is the only way to definitively diagnose Alzheimer’s
- Many patients have improved significantly after removing gluten from their diets
The components of a Paleo diet
- Meats and fish
- Nuts and seeds
- Fruits and vegetables
How a Paleo lifestyle cleared Nadine’s neurological issues
- Her balance issues went away
- She no longer suffered frequent falls
The standard nutritional panels for a celiac patient
How glyphosates can cause leaky gut even in the absence of celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity
The health benefits Nadine has witnessed in patients who adopt a Paleo diet
- No longer take prescription medication
- Normal blood pressure
- Desirable cholesterol level
- Absorb nutrients appropriately
- Body heals
The Wahls Protocol by Dr. Terry Wahls
Discovery Health: Celiac Disease
Connect with Nadine: Books by Nadine:Dough Nation: A Nurse's Memoir of Celiac Disease from Missed Diagnosis to Food and Health Activism
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Celiac Disease and How Gluten Affects Your Skin EP011
On this episode of the ‘Gluten Free RN,’ Nadine explains how gluten affects your skin. If you have celiac disease or a gluten intolerance, you may also suffer from dermatitis herpetiformis, a painful rash that is often misdiagnosed.
Nadine shares her struggle with DH and offers advice about eliminating gluten from both your diet and personal care regime in order to heal your skin. The only treatment for this issue is a 100% gluten-free diet.
Your skin is the largest organ in your body, so listen and learn how to keep it looking and feeling good!
What’s Discussed:The definition of Dermatitis Herpetiformis (DH)
- Blistering, vesicular rash that is typically round
- Itchy, very painful and distracting
- Caused by IgA deposits under the skin
- May appear on hands, legs, back, armpits, buttocks, elbows, knees, scalp, torso and even eyes
- Not contagious
- The only treatment is a 100% gluten-free diet
Nadine’s struggle with DH
- Blisters, itchy and painful hands as a child
- Irritated by latex gloves as a nurse, hands developed rash
- Misdiagnosed by several dermatologists
- DH finally identified by Dr. Abigail Haberman
- Rash had exploded all over Nadine’s body and she was near death
- Most of the rash resolved quickly after adopting a gluten-free diet
Why steroid creams, long-term antibiotics and dapsone aren’t the answer
- DH is an external expression of what’s happening internally
- Topical creams don’t treat the underlying cause
- Long-term antibiotics disrupt the microbiome and put you at risk for developing other infections
- Dapsone is associated with serious side effects for the blood and liver
- Removing gluten from your diet and personal care products is the only cure
The importance of eliminating gluten from personal care products
- Anything you put on your skin can travel through to your bloodstream
- Discontinue the use of products that contain wheat, barley, rye or oats
- Nadine also recommends eliminating products that contain chemicals such as lauryl sulfates and paraffins
Dough Nation: A Nurse's Memoir of Celiac Disease from Missed Diagnosis to Food and Health Activism
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Getting Started on a Gluten-Free Diet EP013
On this episode of the ‘Gluten Free RN,’ Nadine helps you get on the road to recovery with a gluten-free, casein-free diet. She walks you through what to expect and offers tactics that will support your success.
Nadine breaks down the steps you should take to make your home a gluten-free space and ensure your comfort and health when you are on the go. She also talks you through how to carefully select food that is not just gluten-free, but also nutrient dense.
Nadine explains the significance building a support system that includes a knowledgeable healthcare team and peers who’ve adopted a gluten-free lifestyle. Listen and learn how to get better, faster as you get started on a gluten-free diet!
What’s Discussed:Why it is necessary to eliminate both gluten and casein
- Microvilli that break down sucrose and lactase are first destroyed, last to grow back
- The gluten and casein proteins are molecularly very similar
- The body reads casein as a threat and triggers the immune system
The particulars of taking a daily liquid multivitamin
- Consider twice a day, morning and night (when your body heals)
- Take with food and high-quality fat
- Make sure it doesn’t contain wheat grass or barley grass
How to clean your home thoroughly to remove all gluten
- Meticulously clean out kitchens and cupboards
- Give away wooden utensils, cutting boards, pastry cloths, rolling pins and colanders
- Eliminate personal care products and pet supplies containing gluten
- Wash your hands before you eat
- Wash fruits and vegetables before eating
Why it’s important to carry snacks with you
The challenges of eating out on a gluten-free, casein-free diet
- Staff may not have a clear understanding of a gluten-free diet
- Cross-contamination risk can be very high
How to rebuild your microbiome
- Eat things that are alive, i.e.: sauerkraut, fermented food, kombucha
- Especially important if you’ve ever taken antibiotics
What to expect in the first days of going gluten-free
- The feeling you can’t get enough to eat
- Cravings for gluten and dairy products
- Symptoms of illness as your body detoxes (headaches, fatigue, diarrhea)
How to read labels to ensure gluten-free food is high-quality
- Look for certified gluten-free labels
- Make sure it’s also nutrient-dense
- Nadine suggests only buying products with a maximum of five ingredients
- Only buy products if you can picture each of the ingredients listed
The importance of joining a support group
- Share experiences, resources
- People to shop and eat with
The necessity of building healthcare team to assist with your lifestyle transition
- Understand the baseline and follow-up labs needed
- Might include Nurse Practitioner, MD, DO, Naturopath, Acupuncturist, Chiropractor and Massage Therapist
The benefits of keeping a diary or food log
- Allows practitioners to offer feedback
- Could include pictures of any painful areas
- Track your progress with new photos every three months
Nadine’s Getting Started One-Pager
Connect with Nadine:
Books by Nadine:Dough Nation: A Nurse's Memoir of Celiac Disease from Missed Diagnosis to Food and Health Activism
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