During the last few years, a diagnosis of Celiac disease or a wheat allergy has become more common. The current projection is that 1 in 7people have a wheat allergy.
We frequently hear about individuals who have been suffering in silence or have been misdiagnosed. Some physicians are now recommending that people with autism and depression avoid wheat.
Common signs indicating a wheat allergy include:
- Abdominal pain
- Cramping
- Bloating
- Mouth ulcers
- Fatigue
- Weight loss or weight gain
- Headaches
- Aching joints
- Eczema
- Stunted growth in children
- Infertility
Currently, the only known treatment is a life long wheat-free and gluten-free diet. Switching to a gluten-free diet for a few weeks will help sufferers quickly determine if a wheat-free diet has helped to control or eleviate their symptoms.
What foods should be avoided?
- Wheat
- Rye
- Barley
- Oats