4 Factors That Could Increase Your Risk For Autoimmune Diseases

It is estimated that around 24 million people
suffer from an auto immune disease.  The
exact cause is unknown, but there are
certain factors that can increase your risk.

1. Family history

If you have a close member in your family
with an autoimmune disease, this may
increase your risk of developing one.  It may
not be the same one, but one of the hundreds
of autoimmune diseases.

Last Day Facts About Celiac

What Are The Symptoms Of Celiac Disease?


There are over 300 symptoms, signs, associated disorders
and complications may result from Celiac disease.
Here is a list of some:

• Abdominal bloating/pain
• Acid Reflux
• Depression
• Autoimmune Disease
• Anemia
• Vitamin Deficiencies
• Dental Enamel Defects
• Dermatitis Herpetiformis
• Infertility
• Flatus
• Muscle cramping
• Irritable Bowl
• Weight loss

These are just some to name a few.  So how is Celiac diagnosed?

1. You need a positive celiac panel blood test
2. You need a small bowel biopsy

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What Is The Impact Of Celiac Disease?

The elapsed time from onset of symptoms to Celiac diagnosis
averages 10 years.

• Untreated Celiac increases the risk of cancer
• Untreated  Celiac increases miscarriage
• 66% of those with Celiac  have osteoporosis
• Total US $5000-12000  for untreated Celiac
• Total US health care cost for all untreated celiac $14.5- $34 billion annually

Celiac Facts Day 2

Who Has Celiac Disease?

Celiac disease is the most genetic autoimmune disease
in the world.  Celiac disease is estimated to affect
at least 1% of the worldwide population.  Over
3,000,000 people in the US may have the disease,
but only 150,000 have been diagnosed.

Celiac disease occurs in:

• 3.9-12.3% of people with type 1 diabetes
• 5-12% of people with down syndrome
• 20% of people with collagenous colitis
• 4.5% of first degree relatives of people with Celiac

Celiac Facts Day 1

What is Celiac Disease?

Celiac disease, also known as Celiac sprue or gluten sensitive
enteropathy, is a genetically linked autoimmune disease that can
affect both children and adults.  When people with the disease
ingest gluten, it sets off an immune response that causes damage
to the small intestine.  This, in turn, interferes with the small
intestine's ability to absorb nutrients found in food, leading
to malnutrition and a variety of other complications.

Day 7 Of 7 Gluten Free Side Dishes Cucumber Salad

Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

3 cucumbers peeled
12 cloves of garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Cut cucumbers into cubes
Mince the garlic
Mix the cucumbers, garlic, salt and olive oil
Served chilled.

Day 6 Of 7 Gluten Free Side Dishes Buffalo Cauliflower

Buffalo Cauliflower

Ingredients

1 head of cauliflower cut up
1/2 cup of gluten free buffalo sauce
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup of rice flour
salt, garlic powder

Directions

Preheat oven to 450
In a small bowl mix flour, water,
a pinch of garlic powder and pinch of salt.
Dip cauliflower in the batter and place
on non stick baking sheet.
Bake for about 10-15 minutes flip over and
bake another 5.
When done using a brush, coat eat piece with
the buffalo sauce.
Cook for an additional 10 minutes
Cool for 20 and enjoy!!!

Serve with some ranch dressing and celery