Customer Reviews (38)

Truly a Great Book!!!
Anyone diagnosed with Celiac Disease must read this book. It is informative, enlightening, and clearly explains why symptoms are not properly addressed and why the autoimmune disease goes undiagnosed for years. Early diagnosis is critially important for the prevention of serious complications. The information gleaned from this book empowers you with knowledge that is priceless! Truly, a great book!

Thank you Dr. Green and Rory Jones for your dilligent efforts at improving the quality of life for every celiac patient!

Learning about Celiac
I had no clue what Celiac was, especially since I didn't have the more obvious symptoms.After reading this book, I found that some of the health problems I was experiencing were tied to this.Yes it was hard to start out, but I found a great support group and they have been wonderful.And,I feel so much better.I highly recommend this book.

an absolute must for people with celiac!
If you have or suspect you have Celiac disease, make this book your bible.This is by far the most comprehensive book I've read on the topic.It helped clear up a lot of medical confusion for me.

Celiac Disease: A Hidden Epidemic
This book is the most complete and best written that I've read on Celiac Disease. It not only takes on the medical aspect, but also throughly explains this often mis-diagnosed illness and details everything that you've ever wanted to know. It is a gift to Celiac sufferers.

One of the most informative books on celiac disease
Being in the health care profession, I have been searching for a book that deals with celiac disease with more of a scientific basis.This book is the best one I have found for this and is also very easy reading and informative for everyone.I hope more people read this and then pursue diagnosing their symptoms to help find the underlying cause of the problem, whether it be celiac disease or something else.I believe celiac disease is very underdiagnosed and it can kill you.I pursued the underlying cause of severe fatigue, which turned out to be a severe B-12 deficiency, which turned out to be celiac disease.I had neurological symptoms in my peripheral and central nervous system and know that diagnosing this saved my life.I would highly recommend everyone to read it as well as get ones for their friends or pass it along to everyone. If they are not diagnosed with celiac disease then good, but if it can help save others, this book highlights so much information regarding the disease. ... Read more

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Recognizing Celiac Disease is the essential guide to recognizing, diagnosing and managing celiac disease. It is a reader-friendly, reference manual written for both medical professionals and the general public. The book provides:- Up-to-date scientific information obtained from hundreds of research studies and case reports from around the world. - Explanations of gluten (the cause of celiac disease), sources of gluten in food and how gluten triggers a harmful reaction in the body. - An overview of celiac disease, including background, prevalence, description, pathophysiology, manifestations, diagnosis, management and prognosis. - A complete description of the digestive process and how gluten disrupts both organ structure and function. - The 3-Step Process for gluten-free diet self-management. This book will act as a guide and resource for successful dietary management by clinicians and individuals.- Helpful lists of foods and ingredients commonly allowed and not allowed on a gluten-free diet. - Nutritional charts detailing how deficiencies show, research study findings, case reports, response to gluten-free diet, and lists of foods with the highest sources of each nutrient to enable any person to assess his own, or a patients, state of health regarding nutritional deficiencies related to celiac disease and then manage those deficiencies. - Concise charts of over 300 health manifestations detailing prevalence, description, relationship to celiac disease, symptoms, causes and response to the gluten-free diet.Recognizing Celiac Disease is the first compendium on celiac disease. It has received endorsements from faculty at Columbia, Harvard, Jefferson and Temple University medical schools. Recognizing Celiac Disease is also endorsed by the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness and the Celiac Sprue Association USA.Recognizing Celiac Disease is a valuable reference tool you will use again and again. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (5)

Helpful information for Celiacs
I realize that this was written with medical professionals in mind, and it reads with a lot of medical-ees.But, if you've suffered from Celiac disease for any amount of time, you've probably already become a mini-digestive specialist anyway (I know I did!!), so it's not too scary.The charts, as another reviewer said, are incredibly helpful.I am newly diagnosed and suffering from multiple nutrient deficiencies, this really helped me to figure out which supplements I needed most (sometimes in life we have to make difficult choices).
THIS IS NOT AN EXCERSIZE IN SELF-DIAGNOSIS, as suggested by another reader.Gluten is a perfectly valid and healthy product for people who do not suffer from an intolerance or Celiac disease, so for God's sake, let your Doctor diagnose you (but give him this book as a gift!!).Wheat, rye and barley have made up the diet of many a successful civilization, so no self-diagnosis with this book, ok?Gluten is not evil, just bad for those of us who tend to make antibodies to it. ;)

Physicians and laymen will find this helpful
This comprehensive guide to celiac disease is a thorough, well-researched and fully indexed sourcebook.As someone recently diagnosed as gluten intolerant, I've been reading everything I can find on the subject and have found Recognizing Celiac Disease to be an excellent resource.Libonati organizes her research into tables and charts that make learning about this disease clear and understandable.

Fully backed up by studies, this book should appeal to physicians as well as the layman looking for answers.

If you even THINK you have a problem with gluten, you gotta read this.
Wow, now I have the answers to the many different symptoms that I have suffered.While I test negative for Celiac, both my husband and I have had less gas, bloating, diarrhea after switching to a gluten-free diet.This has got to be on your bookshelf if you or someone you love has a problem, sensitivity or allergy to gluten.Live a healthier life without gluten by being informed.Now if we could just get the food industry to reduce its use of gluten in so many products, everyone's health would improve.

Recognizing Celiac Disease
This is a good book. I found out a lot about Celiac Disease through all the books and People that have Celiac Disease and I also have it too.

Excellent Resource for Celiacs!!
This book is great!I have celiac disease and because of this book I am finally able to understand everything I need to know about this disease and how to fix my health problems.I had no idea so many of my problems were related to simple nutrient deficiencies.Now I know what to look for and what foods to eat to get what I need.The food charts are awesome.Everything was easy to understand.I've already told other people about this book.
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Celiac disease is a condition that presents itself with a variety of symptoms including but not limited to diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, headaches, malnutrition, and the list goes on. Members of the celiac community share their stories, tips, poems, and recipes in this book containing 94 different pieces to help those with Celiac and those who have been misdiagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). ... Read more

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A Personal Touch on Celiac Disease(the #1 Misdiagnosed Intestinal Disorder)
This is a good book and is very knowlegeable about the Celiac Disease.

Like Lurking on an Internet Support Group
This is a collection of personal experiences with celiac disease. The writers are ordinary people who either are gluten-intolerant or live with someone who is. The accounts are interesting.

If you ever spent time in an internet group for a health-related condition, you will find the general tone of the stories familiar, except that they do not attack or otherwise comment on each other. The newly-diagnosed celiac will find encouragement within these stories.

I learned from the writers that some celiacs get sick from trace amounts of gluten, even from a single crumb that gets on their food. This is alarming for those of us who sometimes eat out or who live with someone who loves wheat-based foods. Even occasional consumption of gluten can prevent a celiac's digestive tract from healing.

Although the book was published in 2004, some claims are already out of date. Several people stated that McDonald's fries are gluten-free, but McDonald's now warns that the fries contain traces of both wheat and milk. So readers need to supplement this sort of book with current research.

Personally I became impatient with the people who felt traumatized when they had to give up wheat. (They gave up certain other grains too but these were not missed as much.) I am allergic to over a dozen different foods and if I could eat everything except wheat, rye and barley, I would be thrilled. There were a couple of writers who did not tolerate dairy along with gluten, and I could relate to them a bit more.

The best tip I found in this book was to look for celiac websites before you travel overseas. Many countries have celiac support groups and supposedly some of them list restaurants that can accommodate us. Also, I found a URL in the book for a list of "contaminated products" which should be useful except that it hasn't been updated in four years.

This book is easy to understand. It should increase awareness of celiac disease. For those who need information on coping with this condition, it should be very helpful.

Excellent!
Superb for anyone diagnosed with celiac's disease or dermatitis herpetiformis or anyone with undiagnosed intestinal problems. As it says on the cover "Millions have it and don't know it."I was one of those undiagnosed for probably 10-15 years.

Divided into chapters, you can select the ones most relevant to your symptoms, situation, or issue. Personal stories are written by every age group from kids through seniors, with valuable information also provided.

Diagnosed folks will find it an inspiration; family and friends can be shown relevant parts to better understand the necessity for a gluten-free lifestyle - and what it feels like to make that change; and people with intestinal problems can raise questions with their doctors based on what they've learned.

The only improvement I would suggest is a glossary of websites for celiac's and DH support and information at the end.There are a couple of them "hidden" within the stories and foreward.

Good for sufferers
The book is a good read for sufferers needing support.It gives various scenarios, symptoms, and suggestions from those who have been mis-diagnosed for as many as 30 or 40 years.The book does not, however, have much technical discussion of the disease or the protocol for treatment nor the prognosis for recovery or cure.

Great Book - Covers all the bases
I got this book last week and couldn't put it down. After a long struggle getting doctors to believe I wasn't crazy my IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)was finally diagnosed as celiac disease. It was wonderful, comforting and reassuring to read stories from so many others who have gone through what I went through.
The book is extremely well-organized with lots of tips and tricks to help make gluten-free living easier. There are practical tips for traveling, eating out, setting up your kitchen, and planning vacations among other things. It addresses issues that seniors, teenagers, college students, parents of kids with celiac, and young children would face. It even has a piece written by a six year old about their first gluten-free Halloween.
This is the information you need that you will not get from your doctor who has never spent a gluten-free day in his life.
I loved this book and highly recommend it to all those with celiac whether you've just been diagnosed or have had it for a while. ... Read more

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I'm no different than any other kid. I m just a GF kid, says Paris, matter-of-factly. She is the spunky eleven-year-old narrator of this story for kids with celiac disease who must eat gluten-free (GF) foods. With equal parts humor and directness, Paris* gets right down to business explaining what it is like to have celiac disease. (*Paris's mom wrote the story, full of her daughter's wisecracking comments, and her dad drew the funny, cartoony illustrations.)Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects 1 in 133 kids. If you have celiac disease, you cannot tolerate gluten, a substance found in many foods, including--gulp!--cake, cookies, pasta, or pizza. Don't sweat it. Paris has creative GF solutions for you. She offers tips on what to bring to school, parties, and sleep-overs; where to shop for GF foods at stores and online; and how to choose from among plenty of foods that don't contain gluten, like bananas, yogurt, popcorn, chocolate pudding cups, hamburgers, soda, and more! Paris explains that you don t have to worry about your friends either. They'll get on board once they understand that eating even a tiny bit of gluten can make you sick, tired, or slow your growth.In THE GF KID, you'll find everything you need to know to get on with your gluten-free life, including:What celiac disease is and how you can manage itHow to choose safe, gluten-free foods and what to avoidLists of gluten-free foods (and candy!)Tips for eating away from home (restaurants, school, friends homes, the movies)Keeping your gluten-free stuff separate from gluteny stuffFavorite GF recipesIf you're the parent of a preteen or young teen with celiac disease -whether your child is newly diagnosed or has been living with celiac disease for a while -you' ll want to have this friendly and empowering book for your child. It is also a great read for friends, neighbors, classmates, and teachers who want to be supportive and help your son or daughter be a GF kid. ... Read more

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Our Favorite Celiac Reference Book
The GF Kid: A Celiac Disease Survival Guide is our favorite reference book for Celiac Disease.We have two children with Celiac Disease.My eight year old was diagnosed right before she started second grade.I sent the book in to school and her teacher read it to the class so that the teacher and students could better understand my daughter's condition and what she can and cannot eat. (Her third grade teacher is currently reading it as well).

It's a quick read - the only book my husband has read about Celiac - and it's very informative.I am purchasing my second copy so that I always have a spare.I plan to send this book to my newly diagnosed daughter's daycare.

I also send the book along when my daughter visits a new friend's house so that the parents can understand her condition and what she can and cannot eat.There are great drawings and examples of wonderful GF lunches and snacks.

I highly recommend this book to any parent with children with Celiac.

Very Fun and Very Educational
My nine-year-old neice has celiac disease.I borrowed the book from the library first, and then bought it when I found it so informative for adults, and so much fun for kids.It is presented in quasi-comic book format, with a young teen girl narrating about what it's like to have celiac disease.Mostly she explains what she can and can't eat, and how she handles eating at her friends' houses, eating out, and not being "different" when she's different.I figured Jessie knew all these things, but the book would be a good vehicle for her to explain to her friends in a very easily explained way, about why she eats a little differently than they do.

I copied several pages of information for my own reference before giving it to her.The narrating character lists many natural foods she can eat, and many commercial foods she can eat.There are also pages of websites for more information, and sources for gluten free products.I would consider this a must-buy for a gluten free kid.Thank you to author Melissa London, this was a brilliant book, delivering exactly what we needed.

Doesn't just help kids...
This book really relates to kids with celiac disease. It breaks it down and spells it out in terms they can relate to. My twin grandsons were diagnosed and this not only helped them, but all the adults, understand the new lifestyle they were embarking on. Thanks to the author and her parents for all the great information.

The GF Kid: A Celiac Disease Survival Guide
This book is an easy to read, amusing, positive, informative book to help all those with Celiac and their family and friends understand the dietary lifestyle needed to manage Celiac. It was a great guide for my daughter to take to her college dorm to help her roommates and new friends understand her diet and condition. The illustrations are very amusing. I would also recommend this book for teachers or school counselors to help them and other students easily understand the basics of managing Celiac Disease.

Great for kids
My 9year old son found this book brillant he could really associate with it and found it very informative and funny. ... Read more

Book Description
This is the first practical guide for the families of children and teenagers with celiac disease, a chronic, life-long digestive disorder.One out of 250 Americans is born with this genetic autoimmune condition, which is characterized by intolerance of gluten (wheat, rye, barley, malt, and other food additives) and often goes undiagnosed.In a supportive conversational style, Danna Korn shows that it's possible for kids with celiac disease and their families to lead happy and healthy lives.

Parents find advice on how to deal with the diagnosis, cope with emotional turmoil, and help their child develop a positive and constructive attitude.Especially important is the guidance on menu planning, grocery shopping, strategies for proper food preparation, and deciding whether or not the entire family should be gluten-fee.There's even a section on junk food!

What about the child who has difficulty sticking with the prescribed diet?Parents find tips on conditioning behavior and how and when to give kids some control over what they eat.Also covered is the challenge of controlling meals outside of the home-at birthday parties, restaurants, camp, and on vacation.Dozens of recipes help parents be creative and offer well-rounded appealing meals and snacks.There's also information about how special education laws can help with services at school.

As the only comprehensive book of its kind, Kids with Celiac Disease will be the bible for the thousands of families coping with this condition.Physicians and nutritionists too, will want to refer new families to this complete resource. ... Read more

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The most helpful book we own
After our one year old was diagnosed with Celiac Disease this was the first book we were told to buy. It is the most helpful book we own and it will continue to be the most helpful book we own as our little one grows up.
This book is great at helping with the psychological impact of this disease for our daughters young age, and it continues through her teen years.
We are forever grateful for this book. The author captures the feeling of every parent when they are first informed that their child has Celiac.

This book should be given out at the time of diagnosis
This book was a life-saver for me. I read it cover to cover five dreadful days into my daughter's diagnosis, and found myself laughing and crying at Danna's wit, wisdom, and caring. Never mind that she goes into great detail on the 'what to do' and 'what not to do', I actually found the chapter on dealing with this emotional rollercoaster I've been on to be the most helpful. It helps to have an author point out that yes your child's life will never be the same, and that it's probably harder on you than it is on them. It helps that she's been there, and isn't just some doctor spouting out their take on it. It helps that she went through all these things and is able to say 'You know what, just deal with it and get on with your life - I did it, and so can you'.
She writes with a lot of humor, making it a fast, easy read.
Besides all this, the information at the back of the book is a treasure -
lists of websites, phone numbers, and organizations that are invaluable to any novice celiac parent.

Excellent read for the newly diagnosed
I was loaned this book from a support group (The Happy Villi in Massachusetts) when my three year old was diagnosed with Celiac's disease. It was FANTASTIC! This support group had hundreds of books and recommended a few for me to borrow, including this one. This was by far the best book for a family with newly diagnosed child(ren) with Celiac's disease. It covers everything from how a child will feel growing up with a disease, what to do with grandparents and familys who don't understand the severity of strict diet adherence to how to navigate the birthday parties and family functions. Also gives tons of perspectives from children's points of views which was great to read.

I eventually had to return this book to the support group but I wound up buying three more (one for my family, one for my daughter's school, and one for my pediatrician).

Very Valuable.

Extreme caution
I STRONGLY recommend that you do not pick up this book unless you are already certain that you or a blood relative has been diagnosed BY A DOCTOR as having celiac disease.

There are a lot of good tips and information in this book for families who have celiac.This is a good resource for those people.

There are also a lot of misleading statements which come together to be the worst book ever for a hypochondriac to come across.While it may be true that it possible to have the disease without having any symptoms, and it may also be true that it is possible to test negative for the disease and still have it, it is also true that it is possible that you may have hypochondria and may have nothing wrong with you at all, or something much less daunting like IBS or a simple wheat allergy.Running to the doctor constantly, convinced that you or your child has developed a new symptom and must have ANOTHER blood test may be fun for some, but believe me that it causes a lot of problems for everyone around you (not least of which the child) when your fears are silly and unfounded.I speak from experience.

Beware.

Kids with Celiac Disease
If you have a child that has been diagnosed with Celiac Disease, this book will explain everything you need to know about coping with the disease. It will be an invaluable tool toward helping you and your child learn more about being gluten-free and healthy. This is the best source I have found so far. It made the entire process a little less scary.
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Over 175 simple and delicious gluten-free recipes from appetizers to desserts. A perfect cookbook for people with celiac disease or their friends and family- no one will know it's gluten-free! ... Read more

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Caution!
This is one of those products I NEVER would have purchased had I held it in my hands... I don't like the text (which is scant and self-published-looking) and it is not affiliated with the reputable magazine, Bon Appetit.

Easy and delicious!
I wish I had this book when I was first diagnosed!Although the only photos are on the front and back cover, just reading the recipes makes my mouth water.

Perhaps the greatest strength of the book is it is so easy to use.Generally there is only one recipe per page, with the ingredients listed at the top and preparation directions at the bottom, making it easily read while cooking.And the ingredients are readily available, even in the back-of-beyond area where I live.The only specialized ingredients, readily available, are xanthan gum, gluten-free pasta (other than homemade, Tinkyada brand is easily the best), and gluten-free flour mix.

Buy this book and your entry into a gluten-free diet will be easy.You'll be making delicious company meals as well.

Great for entertaining !!!!
With several friends and family members that cannot tolerate wheat-I was always at a loss when planning a menu. From Appetizers (Blackened Salsa,Spicy Olive Dip !!! ) to Dessert -(Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake ! ) and EVERYTHING in-between, her recipes always make a big hit ! The recipes are easy to follow and the ingredients are easily obtainable at my local grocery store.

Great Cookbook
This is a great cookbook that has a wide variety of reipes.Thank you Julie for witting this book-it makes me really enjoy being in the kitchen again!

Excellant cookbook!
This is a great cook book and the recipies are very easy to follow. I have purchased three! I have a friend with Celiac's, this book has been a huge help to her. My other friend is glueten free by choice, and has bought a few for family memebers. Great job Julie. Will there be a second!? ... Read more

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A comprehensive and inspiring diet/lifestyle guide to living well with celiac disease. ... Read more

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Fabulous
I found this book to be fabulous!!Recently someone in my family was diagnosed with Celiac so we all pitched in to become very supportive.With so many books to choose from, I chose this one because Ms. Crangle was informative without being overbearing. This book was very helpful and funny - made the transition to being gluten free quite easy!!

An Excellent Resource
Since my diagnosis in 2003, I have spent many hours on the internet researching celiac disease.I thought I had learned everything there was to know, but this book proved me wrong.The basics are all there, along with helpful information about cross-contamination and other things that may delay recovery.I would definitely recommend it to newly-diagnosed celiacs, and even those who have been living with celiac disease for some time.

The one problem I did find with this book is that there are several ingredients on the 'Safe' and 'Avoid' food lists that conflict with other information I have found.

Every celiac should have this book!
Most books out there on wheat or gluten intolerance only address the dietary issues. This book helps me deal with ALL aspects of having celiac disease. It's written in a really conversational tone, as if the author's sitting next to me explaining it all! I really enjoy this book and use it as a constant reference. Her recipes are good too, and I've learned so much about different types of food out there in the ethnic markets that are gluten free. ... Read more

Book Description
For children, a diagnosis of celiac disease and an abrupt change to a gluten-free diet can bring about an overwhelming number of questions and concerns.What is gluten? Why can't I eat cake, cookies, and chicken nuggets like everyone else?What do I tell my friends? Answers to these and many other questions are provided in EATING GLUTEN-FREE WITH EMILY.Written by the mother of a child with celiac disease, who also has the disease herself, this book offers a reassuring look at celiac disease in language that a child can easily understand. This fictional story is based on the real-life experiences many newly diagnosed children face.Five-year-old Emily and her parents wonder why she's not feeling well.Her belly is swollen, and she feels moody and sick.A trip to the doctor raises some concerns and further tests show that Emily has celiac disease.Emily talks about what food she can and cannot eat, how her Mom buys special gluten-free food, and the need to stay on a gluten-free diet at restaurants, birthday parties, friends' houses, school, and camp.

With its lighthearted, colorful illustrations, EATING GLUTEN-FREE WITH EMILY helps children see that having celiac disease is not so scary after all.Emily acknowledges that having celiac disease is sometimes tough, but talking about her feelings with her mom always makes her feel better.She knows that celiac disease is only part of who she is—-she also likes to jump rope, paint, tell jokes, and pick flowers!This book's positive message will be a huge boost to children with celiac disease, especially those who have been recently diagnosed. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (12)

Excellent resource
This book was great. It made my son feel special and helped him be more comfortable at preschool snack time. (I think it was hepful for the teachers, too.) It's the one MUST buy Celiac book. The rest I'd get at the library.

My daughter loves it
My daughter loves this book!She's 5 years old.She was very excited about bringing this book to share with her pre-k class.It has really helped the kids in her class to understand and be supportive of her severe gluten-allergy.

Recommend
I recently bought this book for my 33 month old daughter, who has CD, and she loves it.I think she likes to see that there is someone who eats like her.I would recommend the book.I also bought one for her daycare, so that they could read it to the other kids, and maybe help them understand a little.

Gluten Free with Emily
I am a preschool teacher and have a student with Celiac in my class as well as 3 other students with food allergies.I read this book and all of my students loved it!They have asked to hear it again and again. My gluten-free student actually had tears in his eyes the first time I read it and hugged me afterwards.All 15 of my students are aware of their classmates food allergies and this has been a springboard for discussion of all aspects of restricted eating.I highly reccomend this book for classroom use.

Eating Gluten-
I bought the book for my grandson, Connor.He is 9 (4 when he was diagnosed with celiac)He loved the book.A book that was written for kids with celiac was just what he needed to read.He has decided to donate it to the school library.I thought this was a good choice.A book others could read that had celiac or just to read to understand about the celiac person and how he copes with the celiac. ... Read more

Book Description
Whoever you are, whatever your background, if you really wantto understand the heart and soul of celiac disease, then this book is foryou.

A novel treatise on celiac disease, the book was selected as anAward-winning Finalist in the "Best Books 2006" Book Awards sponsored byUSABookNews.com in the category Health/General.

This book arises from the premise that the exception proves that the ruleis wrong; that the medical community really got it wrong with celiacdisease.

The nature of celiac disease is sought in the midst of myth and ignorance. Truly original, simple to read and fully cited, this book isthought-provoking.

Dr. Lyons writes without assuming the reader has a scientific background,while not sacrificing accuracy. Moreover, this material is not readilyavailable elsewhere to the general public.

Part I gives the reader a very good understanding of celiac disease (thebasics).

Part II delves into the molecular basis of celiac disease by piecingtogether the eloquent European research (the science).

Part III is the author's novel perspective of celiac disease, and includesan account of noteworthy observations not found on the record. ... Read more

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Celiac Disease Illuminated
This is a well written book by an author with a clear and orderly mind.Sheilluminates the subject, celiac disease, with compassion and a dynamic understanding of the condition and the science of it.Her metaphors are helpful and she puts her knowledge into everyday imagery we can all relate to and visualize.For me, this is the best that an author with specialized knowledge and training can do: make it available and understandable to all who read it.I also found it refreshing that while Dr Lyons refers to available testing, she did not make her book all about marketing/spending your money with medical doctors.She includes information about celiac disease not available elsewhere.I am grateful that she took the time to write this volume and I have already benefited from reading it.

Excellent Book
This is an excellent book that I would recommend to any one who may or may not know what Celiac disease is! ... Read more

Book Description
An estimated 2 million people in the United States have Celiac disease, or about 1 in 133 people. 100 Questions and Answers about Celiac Disease: A Lahey Clinic Guide provides answers to the most common questions asked by patients and family members, especially parents of those children suffering from the disease. ... Read more

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This up-to-date electronic book on CD-ROM provides the best collection available anywhere of official Federal government information and documents on the subject of celiac disease . This CD-ROM uses next-generation search technology that allows complete indexing and makes all files on the disc fully searchable. For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor reference tools and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material.

Celiac disease is a digestive disease that damages the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. People who have celiac disease cannot tolerate a protein called gluten, which is found in wheat, rye, and barley. When people with celiac disease eat foods containing gluten, their immune system responds by damaging the small intestine.

This thoroughly researched collection presents vital information from many authoritative sources: National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Food and Drug Administration, and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Contents include clinical and medical Information, with information on signs, symptoms, testing, diagnosis, treatment, and more.

In addition, as a bonus we have included an encyclopedic collection of general medical and health documents - thousands of pages with extensive material from the CDC and NIH on hundreds of diseases and health topics from A to Z, along with FDA drug and medical publications, government consumer healthcare tips, disease prevention programs, dietary guidelines, and travelers' health information. Since navigating the Internet to find additional non-governmental medical information can be confusing, we've also provided our exclusive "Guide to Leading Medical Websites" with updated links to 73 of the best sites for medical information! By using weblinks on the CD-ROM, you can quickly check for the latest clinical updates directly from the government.

This CD-ROM has over 30,000 pages reproduced using Adobe Acrobat PDF software and Reader software is included. Advanced search and indexing features are built into our reproduction, providing a complete full-text index. This enables the user to search all the files on the disk at one time for words or phrases using just one search command! The Acrobat cataloging technology adds enormous value and uncommon functionality to this impressive collection of government documents and material. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, comprehensive, and portable!

Our CD-ROMs are privately-compiled collections of official public domain U.S. government files and documents - they are not produced by the federal government. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work, utilizing the benefits of the Acrobat format to uniformly present thousands of pages that can be rapidly reviewed or printed without untold hours of tedious searching and downloading. This book-on-a-disc makes a superb reference work and educational tool for patients and their families, physicians, and other medical professionals. (Information on this CD-ROM is NOT a substitute for professional medical advice; of course, readers are urged to consult with a professional health care provider for any suspected illness.) ... Read more

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Consuming a gluten-free diet on a daily basis is not an easy task and can be quite confusing. Gluten can be hard to detect when it is hidden in unfamiliar forms or used within ingredients in foods. This book provides all the information needed to make understanding and following a gluten-free diet easier and healthier. The book gives readers a better understanding of why certain people need to follow a gluten-free diet and what types of foods and ingredients contain gluten. It includes tips on planning gluten-free meals and on dealing with children on gluten-free diets. It also contains recipes, a listing of cookbooks, and numerous helpful resources, including Websites, support groups, and food companies. There is also a section with answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding celiac disease and living a gluten-free life. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

An Excellent Resource
I thought I had learned all there was to know about celiac disease through the numerous websites devoted to the topic.This book proved me wrong.The information on cross-contamination in particular was very helpful for me and the author gives other reasons why the recovery process may not be going smoothly.I think this would be an excellent resource for the newly-diagnosed celiac patient.

My only complaint is that the section on which ingredients are safe and which should be avoided were slightly different from other such lists I have seen and left me wondering (as they often do) which list to trust.

'Can't do without the lists (of additives) in This Book!
(Gluten-Free For A Healthy Life, by Kimberly A. Tessmer, RD, LD)
The very best reason to have a copy of this book is that it provides you with pages and pages of the names of the
foods and "additives" that a gluten-intolerant person may and may not eat! I've kept mine on the kitchen counter for
constant reference during the last several months. Who would put so much wheat gluten in every processed food?
Well, they all do! (manufacturers) And, until you figure out that you're just not eating much of anything from a jar,
can, bag, or box in the future, this book is helpful in spelling it out.
It takes so much time and energy to call each of the manufacturers of your own favorite food products, concerning
their gluten-free status, that at some point, even the joy of being a nuisance (to them) wears thin. And, even after
calling, you need to question whether the food and drug companies really understand the depth of the problem,
concerning contamination from wheat gluten. (They may not.)
I just reread the first few chapters of this book, so I could decide if my relatives should read it, too. I realized that
it has a very concise, informative overview of the disease. It's a perfect introduction to the underlying causes of suffering and illness from Celiac disease, as well as explaining the need to adhere to a totally gluten-free diet. Therefore, this book may be the easiest way to help family members and friends understand it, too.
This is definitely a reference-quality book, that should be included in your quest for Celiac information.

Written by those who have experienced it.
This book contains tips and recipes from the people who are living through this disease. It is a great resource for a newly diagnosed celiac. It is small enough to carry with you, but packed full of great information. Definately purchase this one!

Comprehensive Explanation of LivingYour Life Gluten-Free
Gluten-Free for a Healthy Life is a comprehensive book that explains the gluten-free lifestlye in terms that are both easy to read and understand. The author uses "experts" (people already living the gluten-free lifestyle) to give tips, tricks, recipes and advice. It is a useful and informative book for both the newly diagnosed with Celiac Disease as well as seasoned veterans. It's compact size makes it convenient to carry in a handbag when you go shopping.

I highly recommend this book! ... Read more

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Very Informative
Celiac Disease is difficult to diagnose and even more difficult to live with.This book should give hope and encouragement to anyone with Gluten Intolerance.I have recommended it to our local support group as it is well researched and very well written.
Thanks Sylvia - Great job!

An excellent health library addition; especially for collections emphasizing allergies and dietary control.
CELIAC DISEASE: A GUIDE TO LIVING WITH GLUTEN INTOLERANCE is the only book on the topic co-authored by a nurse, dietitian and clinical pharmacist, and provides an excellent guide to living a wheat-free, gluten-free lifestyle. From symptoms and diagnosis to managing daily life and complications, Celiac Disease comes complete with recipes and nutritional ideas and also includes management tips for all ages, adult to child. An excellent health library addition; especially for collections emphasizing allergies and dietary control. ... Read more

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Audio CD set on Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance An educational 2 audio CD set full of must have information for everyone with Celiac Disease and/or Gluten Intolerance as well as physicians, family, friends, restaurant/food store owners, and health care workers. Listen in your car or at your convenience, a wealth of expertise from years of patient care defines the content of these CDs.At least 10% is donated toward active celiac disease research and education. ... Read more

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The first book dedicated to eating around the corner and around the world while managing ten food allergies including: corn, dairy, eggs, fish, gluten, peanuts, shellfish, soy, tree nuts and wheat. At last! A book that gives you the freedom to eat what you want, where you want and when you want with confidence and ease.Imagine being able to go to any restaurant, scan the menu, quickly spot the safest choices and ask the right questions to avoid gluten and other hidden allergens in food preparation. Imagine exploring more cuisines and enjoying more meals than you ever thought possible, armed with the right knowledge.Lets Eat Out! Your Passport to Living Gluten and Allergy Free provides you with everything from delicious menu items to order in 7 popular cuisines (American Steak and Seafood, Chinese, French, Indian, Italian, Mexican, and Thai) to which questions to ask in safely guiding your decisions.Lets Eat Out! offers you peace of mind with less effort, enabling you to have more fun. Inside you will find: * The collaborative process of dining out * An approach to eating outside the home * The restaurant approach to handling special dietary requests * 7 international cuisines outlining traditional ingredients, gluten awareness, allergy & dining considerations and sample menus * 175+ savory menu item descriptions and preparation requests * 65+ ingredient and preparation technique descriptions with sample questions to ask * 10+ allergen quick reference guides * 130+ snack and light meal ideas * 200+ breakfast and beverage suggestions * 300+ multi-lingual phrases * 50+ global airlines with special meal options * 100+ product resources in 15 countries * 180+ international organizations...All this and more to simplify your gluten and allergy-free lifestyle ... Read more

Customer Reviews (12)

Useless to me!
I bought this book thinking it would be of great help to me.I found it to be absolutely useless. There are so many other valuable tools to use and informative books out there that I can only say - use your common sense - you know what you can and can't have & all you have to do is ask the server to check in the kitchen to make sure that thee either isn't, or won't be, any gluten ingredients used.I live very near NYC and I can name so many gluten free restaurants that weren't included that it's ridiculous. Don't waste your money.

Great resource!
This is a great resource to have for travelling. I love the tabbed setup that makes it easy to get to the section I need.Obviously a lot of thought was put in to making the book (with an amazing amount of info.) as easy to use as possible.

It is obvious that a great deal of thought and experimentation has been put forth in the making of this valuable resource!

After being gf (and other things free) for 5 years, I appreciate the resource as it will make it far more possible for me to visit Italy (and other countries in my future) maintaining my health as much as possible along the way! Well done!

I have dining cards and they work quite well, but the next time I travel, I will be packing this book to take as well, without a doubt!

KimS

A Wonderful Resource For Dining Out Gluten Free
Eating when you're away from your own home is always a challenge when you are on a special diet.

In "Let's Eat Out!" Koeller and La France have put together an impressive amount of information to make life easier for travelers and people who just want to eat out with family and friends.

I found the book a bit difficult at first because there is just so much content to sort out. It's definitely not a book to digest in one sitting!

I soon realized it really is a combination of broad reference guide and quick reference "cheat sheets." Once that became clear, it was much easier to scan and use the table of contents and index to find specific information. You can choose to just use the quick guides or go to the more detailed explanations.

All in all, the authors cover a very broad topic in an orderly fashion that makes it easy to locate information for a variety of situations. They use 7 common cuisine types, from American Steak and Seafood to Thai, to analyze the issues a diner can expect to face. They offer comments on the ingredients, the way food is prepared and on likely sources of hidden cross contamination.

After you read a couple of these, you begin to see the patterns and it would not be so difficult to apply the same process to another type of food. As they point out, it's all about educating yourself and learning what questions to ask.

Poring through their food/menu analysis, I discovered to my dismay that the item I had been selecting from a fast food restaurant most likely contains hidden gluten that I would not have thought to question. I did wonder why I didn't feel good every time I ate there!

Not only does the book cover information about individual foods, styles of cuisine, and 10 common food allergens, it also provides specific information about travel including contact information for individual airlines and the special diets they provide, contact information for associations and organizations in many parts of the world and even some translation phrases.

I'd recommend "Let's Eat Out!" as a valuable reference book. It's especially useful for those who frequently eat out or travel and even better, those who'd like to eat out more but have hesitated to take the risk. It could open up a whole new world.

The authors deserve the recognition that their book received as a Benjamin Franklin award finalist for 2006 in the Health (Wellness/Nutrition) category.

For gluten intolerance and food sensitivities
"Let's Eat Out!" covers a very difficult topic, restaurant dining for people with food allergies and intolerances.For adults who should avoid top allergens due to mild to moderate food allergies and intolerances, this can be a very useful book.I have already referenced it a few times for some restaurant inspiration, outside of my usual Asian selections.

The book itself is stylishly laid out with color-coded chapters, strategically placed photographs, useful charts, and sample menus.It addresses ten of the most common food allergens: dairy, eggs, wheat, gluten (an intolerance), soy, peanuts, tree nuts, corn, fish, and shellfish.

It should be noted, that this book was written with celiac disease, multiple food "sensitivities", and gluten intolerance in mind.It may not be very appropriate for those who have life-threatening food allergies or severe intolerances.This is not to blame the authors.The various styles of food preparation combined with a high risk of cross-contamination in food service kitchens, make this a complicated area to address.Though, as one food allergy mom pointed out to me, the "Allergy-Free" title is a bit deceiving in this respect.

Also, for those who do have true food allergies, this book should not be used as a dining bible, but more as a suggestion based resource for further research and diligence.As someone who lives with a milk protein allergy, I unfortunately noted many errors with respect to the foods listed as "not containing the allergen."Guacamole (often made with sour cream), margarine (frequently contains lactose and/or milk protein), and sausages (many brands contain cheese) were just a few that caused me to raise the red flag.Your own questions and food label reading would still be required when utilizing this book.

Luckily, the authors do relay what questions to ask, and in many different languages.Kim Koeller has traveled extensively while living with multiple food allergies.This is well evidenced by the resources provided, including a multi-lingual phrase section and what seems to be a very useful airline guide.For those most interested in travel, the authors of "Let's Eat Out!" have also produced a "Multi-Lingual Phrase Passport" for food allergies that is pocket-sized.I thought this was a very handy little guide!

Let's Eat Out!
Basically, it says be suspicious of EVERYTHING.As a Celiac, I am already.This book did not help me and I was disappointed but I can see how it might help someone newly diagnosed.Being vigilant is the key. ... Read more

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America has become a fast society. Fast food, fast medical fixes with antibiotics and fast paced living with little to no exercise. The result is more people with Candida and Celiac disease, expanding waistlines and Diabetes on the increase.

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on March 15, 2000. The length of the article is 917 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: Increasingly Atypical Appearance of Celiac Disease.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Author: Mitchel L. Zoler
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 15, 2000
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 30Issue: 6Page: 38

Article Type: Brief Article, Statistical Data Included

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Quinn is 5 years old and in kindergarten. Like most 5 year-olds Quinn likes to read and snuggle with her mom. But Quinn has a problem, her tummy hurts all the time. What could be wrong with Quinn's tummy? This is a true story of one child's diagnosis and management of Celiac disease. ... Read more