What natural treatments of celiac disease does Dr. Weil recommend?
These days, maintaining a gluten-free diet isn’t the hardship it was even ten years ago. You can find gluten-free mixes for muffins, pizza dough and even bread. Check with the Celiac Disease Foundation (www.celiac.org) or the Celiac Sprue Association (www.csaceliacs.org) for information. It’s important to know that gluten can also be hidden in products we use every day, such as stamp and envelope adhesive, medicines, and vitamins. Become familiar with the foods you must avoid, and be sure to look at all product labels carefully. In addition to avoiding gluten, Dr. Weil recommends treating the leaky gut symptoms often associated with the body’s response to these proteins. Moderate use, if not avoidance, of alcohol and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (like Ibuprofen and Naproxen) is important. Also, make sure you’re eating plenty of fiber. Take a probiotic supplement containing Lactobacillus GG or Bacillus coagulens. And follow an anti-inflammatory diet, including essential fatty acids
