The below provides a general overview on this topic and may not apply to everyone. Any treatment protocol should be discussed with a qualified healthcare practitioner.
Wheat Intolerance & Celiac Disease
Unhealthy conditions, such as excess weight, diabetes, high cholesterol, depression, hypothyroidism, asthma, irritable bowel, reflux, migraines, ADD, irritability, PMS and more, are increasingly being linked to diets high in sugar, bread, pasta, white rice, potato, cereals, snack foods and baked goods.
📊 1 in 7 People is Sensitive to Wheat - causing myriad health problems, including weight gain.
🧪 Simple Self-Test
If you find that you feel unwell after eating wheat-based foods, try taking wheat and flour-based products out of your diet for seven days and see how you feel.
✅ Wheat-Free Alternatives Available:
- • Wheat and gluten-free products at health food stores
- • Almond flour for pancakes and bread
- • Various substitute ingredients
People usually find that once wheat has been eliminated from their diet, symptoms clear up quickly, without any drugs or therapies needed.
👨⚕️ Dr. Crook's Elimination Diet Protocol
William Crook, Author of "Yeast Syndrome"
Recommends a systematic elimination diet approach to identify food sensitivities.
🥩 Stage 1: Restrictive Phase (3-4 weeks)
Allowed Foods:
- • Meats and fish
- • Eggs
- • Vegetables
- • ~3 cups of yogurt daily
🌾 Stage 2: Gradual Reintroduction
Slowly add one food at a time to identify sensitivities:
Add Gradually:
- • Potatoes
- • Non-wheat grains (buckwheat, quinoa, millet, spelt)
- • Brown rice
Also Include:
- • Low-sugar fruits
- • Some unrefined carbs
- • Carbs in moderation only
🎯 Patients following Dr. Crook's strategies reported considerable improvements in their symptoms.
🌾 Wheat Intolerance / Wheat Allergy
Wheat is probably the most commonly consumed grain and has definite health benefits; however, some of the core chemicals related to the grain and grass family (phenols) are said to cause inflammation, arthritis and joint stiffness.
⚡ Sudden-Onset Symptoms
- • Coughing
- • Asthma
- • Bladder control problems
- • Nausea & vomiting
- • Diarrhea
- • Hives & rashes
⏳ Delayed-Onset Symptoms
🍔 Obesity/Weight Gain:
Food cravings, tiredness, chronic fatigue, unwell feeling
🤢 Gastro-intestinal:
Bloating, cramping, diarrhea, flatulence, constipation
🧠 Neurological:
Headaches, memory loss, behavioral difficulties, depression
🛡️ Weakened Immune System:
Poor infection resistance, mouth ulcers, arthritis
🧴 Skin Issues:
Rashes, eczema, psoriasis, itching flaky skin
🧬 Gluten Intolerance / Celiac Disease
Gluten is a highly complex protein that occurs in four main grains: Wheat, rye, barley and oats. It is present in all types of wheat grain like whole grain wheat, wheat bran, spelt, triticale and others.
📊 Prevalence Statistics:
- • Gluten Reactions: Up to 15% of people (1 in 7)
- • Celiac Disease: Only ~0.3% (1 in 200)
- • Testing Issues: Many tests miss Non-Celiac Gluten Intolerant (NCGS) people
⚠️ Gluten intolerance has been linked to miscarriage, autism, intestinal disease, malnutrition, rheumatoid arthritis, heart disease, and developmental delay in children.
🔬 Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity (NCGS)
*Most mature doctors have not heard of Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity which is much more common than Celiac Disease.
Common Symptoms:
- • Headaches
- • Fluid retention
- • Anemia
- • Asthma
- • Mouth ulcers
- • Stomach bloating
- • Weight gain/loss
- • Poor immunity
- • Skin problems (dermatitis, eczema)
- • Miscarriage
🧬 Celiac Disease
Celiac is an inherited, autoimmune disorder where the lining of the small intestine is damaged when a person eats gluten, a protein found in wheat and grains.
🧠 Mayo Clinic Research Link:
Studies show a connection between dementia and celiac disease. In a study of adults aged 45-79:
- • 2 individuals improved, reversing their dementia after going gluten-free
- • 1 other patient's condition stabilized
- • Shows urgency for healthcare providers to screen elderly patients
Chronic Symptoms:
- • Gastro-intestinal problems
- • Aching joints
- • Bladder control problems
- • Depression
- • Eczema
- • Low blood iron levels
Associated Health Risks:
- • Diabetes
- • Bowel cancer
- • Anemia
- • Osteoporosis
⚠️ Untreated Celiac Disease can lead to diabetes, osteoporosis and even cancer.
👩 Important Note for Women:
Many women misdiagnosed with Irritable Bowel Disease (IBS) are actually suffering from Celiac Disease. If you suffer from diarrhea, bloating, gassiness or unexplained abdominal pain, insist on getting tested for Celiac Disease.