Gluten Free
About Gluten-Free Support
Could gluten be a causative factor in your health problems? Only a small percentage of the people are diagnosed with a gluten-related disorder like coeliac but a large number of people may ave symptoms caused by a sensitivity to gluten.
Having trained with Dr Tom O’Bryan in 2018 and again in 2020 and successfully completed his Certified Gluten Free Practitioner Online Training both times . Additionally I have attended seminars both with Dr O’Bryan and other educators, and it has become apparent that the changes to wheat in the last 50 years and the changes in our diet are having big effects on our bodies.
With the specialist training that I have done over the years, I can guide you through transitioning to a Gluten Free Diet, be with you as symptoms change and the new you emerges on the other side with all the benefits that are regularly felt.
better energy levels
clarity of thinking
better focus and concentration
fewer energy dips
better more consistent bowel movements
reduced pain
increased mobility
“It is thought that “more than 300 symptoms could be caused by the consumption of gluten, yet a very small percentage of the population knows it may be fueling the cause.”
Dr Tom O’Bryan
What are the common symptoms?
You may be aware of the condition of Celiac Disease which is a very strong reaction to Gluten, there is also the lesser known and much more common non-gluten sensitivity. In Dr O’Bryan’s opinion for every 1 person who suffers with Celiac Disease there are 7 people suffering symptoms of non-gluten sensitivity.
Adverse symptoms for both these conditions can include:
Bloating
Constipation
Diarrhoea
Abdominal Pain
Other symptoms can include:
Headaches
Joint Pain
Depression or Low Mood
Skin Problems such as Eczema
Fatigue or feeling Tired All The Time (TATT)
Foggy Brain
Lethargy and lack of Motivation
Tingling or numbness in hands or feet
An itchy skin rash occurring on both sides of the body such as both elbows or knees
Unexplained infertility or fatal loss
In childhood, poor weight gain or failure to thrive
Gluten is also linked to many more serious illnesses and research is happening to see if it could be a causative factor in conditions such as:
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Migraines
Anemia (iron, folate or B-12 deficiency)
Autoimmune thyroid disease (Hashimoto’s thyroiditis or Graves disease)
Type 1 Diabetes
Osteoporosis or Osteopenia (low bone density)
Osteomalacia (softening of bones)
Arthritis
Colitis
Dental enamel defects in permanent teeth
Peripheral neuropathy
Liver disease
Addison’s disease
IgA nephropathy
Epilepsy
What exactly is Gluten?
It’s a mix of several hundred distinct proteins in grains (mainly found in wheat, barley & rye). The word gluten itself comes from Latin and means GLUE!
Two of the main proteins found in wheat are called gliadin and glutenin. Gliadin enables bread to rise during banking and glutenin gives it elasticity so it stretches. When flour made from grinding these grains is mixed with water the two proteins combine and form gluten. Without water, gluten is not formed. Gluten gives the delicious chewy feel that can make eating it’s products fun, pleasurable and even addictive and makes us want to come back for more.
Other common sources that people don’t always realise contain gluten are:
Barley Bulgar, Couscous, Farro, Orzo, Rye, Spelt, Wheat Bran
Foods Commonly Containing Gluten
Beer
Cereals
Cakes
Chocolate Bars
Dressings
Granolas
Gravy
Luncheon Meats
Modified Food Starch
Sauces
Seasoning or Spice Blends
Soups
So if you would like to know more about this part of wheat and other grains and if and how it could be affecting you, get in touch.
