International Celiac Expert Shelley Case Dispels Common Myths about the Gluten-F

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International Celiac Expert Shelley Case Dispels Common Myths about the

Gluten-Free Diet

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" Some call celiac disease the mockingbird syndrome because it mimics the

symptoms of other health conditions like irritable bowel syndrome,

fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome or stress, " says Case. " The only way to

diagnose celiac disease is with a blood test and small intestinal biopsy and

gluten must be present in the diet in order for these tests to be accurate, "

emphasizes Case. Starting the diet before the test could easily result in

more people being mis-diagnosed.'

 

 

While Celebrity Elisabeth Hasselbeck Sheds Light On Gluten-Free Living,

International Celiac Expert Shelley Case Dispels Common Myths about the

Gluten-Free Diet

 

 

 

(1888PressRelease) May 15, 2009 - Celebrity Elisabeth Hasselbeck is

generating a lot of buzz about Gluten-Free living, but International Celiac

Expert Shelley Case, RD warns consumers why going gluten-free before being

screened for celiac disease can be hazardous to your health!

 

 

Going gluten-free is being hailed as the solution to everything from

autism and ADHD to obesity, but removing the gluten from your diet may prevent

your physician from being able to accurately diagnose Celiac Disease - a

serious illness that affects an estimated 1 in 100 Americans.

 

 

Celiac disease - the reason Hasselbeck became interested in gluten-free -

is already one of the most mis- and under-diagnosed medical conditions in

North America. It is estimated that only 3% are diagnosed. Left untreated,

it can lead to severe damage of the GI tract, nutritional deficiencies,

osteoporosis and even cancer.

 

 

The celiac community is excited that Hasselbeck is raising awareness about

celiac disease, but there is great concern that people will be tempted to

self-diagnose simply by trying the diet - a situation that could have very

serious long term consequences. " Some call celiac disease the mockingbird

syndrome because it mimics the symptoms of other health conditions like

irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome or stress, "

says Case. " The only way to diagnose celiac disease is with a blood test and

small intestinal biopsy and gluten must be present in the diet in order for

these tests to be accurate, " emphasizes Case. Starting the diet before the

test could easily result in more people being mis-diagnosed. There is also

concern that without professional guidance those with celiac may find it

difficult to remain 100% gluten-free. " Unlike weight loss or fad diets, for

people with celiac disease, following a gluten-free diet for life is a

critical medical intervention. In fact it's the ONLY treatment available and as

such must be followed very carefully. "

 

 

Shelley Case RD, a trusted health professional is ready to help your

viewers separate the facts from the fiction about a gluten free diet and make

an

informed decision about whether - and when - going gluten free is right

for them.

 

 

Everyone seems to be an expert about the gluten-free diet these days! Many

have little or no credentials and often provide misinformation about the

diet. In my presentation at the National Institutes of Health conference on

celiac disease, Case emphasized the importance of accurate, evidence-based

information for those with celiac disease, health professionals, chefs and

the media. It is essential to see a registered dietitian with expertise in

celiac disease and the gluten-free diet. The dietitian will do a thorough

nutritional assessment, provide detailed and practical information about the

diet using credible resources and monitor your progress.

 

 

Case has been researching which products are gluten-free for 25 years. The

latest edition of her book Gluten-Free Diet describes more than 3100

gluten-free products from more than 270 companies in the US, Canada and around

the world. The book is viewed as the definitive gluten-free guide, and

numerous Celiac health experts like Dr. Michelle Pietzak, MD and Dr. Peter

Green, MD advise their patients to use this book to help in their healthy,

gluten-free journey.

 

 

MAY IS CELIAC AWARENESS MONTH!

 

 

About Shelley Case:

Shelley Case is a registered dietitian and a member of the Medical

Advisory Boards of the Celiac Disease Foundation and Gluten Intolerance Group

in

the US and Professional Advisory Board of the Canadian Celiac Association.

As a leading international nutrition expert on celiac disease and author

of the revised and updated national best seller " Gluten-Free Diet: A

Comprehensive Resource Guide " , Case is a frequent guest speaker at conferences

and

in the media including the NBC Today Show and CBC Newsworld.

Shelley's website is _www.glutenfreediet.ca_ (http://www.glutenfreediet.ca)

 

She can also be found at _www.befreeforme.com_ (http://www.befreeforme.com)

with her regular Q & A column, at _www.glutenfreeda.com_

(http://www.glutenfreeda.com) in the " Good For You column " and at

_www.allergicliving.com_

(http://www.allergicliving.com) " Ask the Celiac Expert " .