Celiac & Gluten Sensitivity
Gluten Sensitivity Explained Dr. Vikki Petersen explains that gluten sensitivity is a food-triggered inflammatory condition where the immune system attacks the gliadin protein found in gluten. This immune response can lead to damage in the small intestine and cause various symptoms such as brain fog, nutrient deficiencies, IBS, skin issues, and even autoimmune conditions like […]
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Celiac Testing and Biopsy Celiac disease testing has evolved beyond intestinal biopsies, once considered the “gold standard.” Dr. Vikki Petersen explains that while a positive biopsy confirms celiac disease, a negative result doesn’t rule out gluten as a problem. She recommends additional blood tests, such as the transglutaminase test and endomysial test. For earlier diagnosis, […]
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The Surprising Connection Between Gluten and Type 1 Diabetes Dr. Vikki Petersen discusses the link between gluten and type 1 diabetes, clarifying misconceptions from a previous video. She shares a case study of a young boy who stayed in remission from diabetes on a gluten-free diet without needing insulin. Dr. Petersen also cites research showing […]
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Hiatal Hernia Treatment: A Drug-Free Option? In this video about hiatal hernia treatment and finding root causes, Dr. Vikki addresses a question very often asked by patients: “Should I take antacids or anti-depressants?” Perhaps unsurprisingly, the answer is no. But why?… Watch this short video. Transcript of the video I was looking over my Facebook […]
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Video: Gluten and Type 1 Diabetes – Research Breakthrough Dr. Vikki Petersen discusses the link between gluten and type 1 diabetes, clarifying misconceptions from a previous video. She shares a case study in which a young boy stayed in remission from diabetes on a gluten-free diet without needing insulin. She cites research showing gluten increases pro-inflammatory […]
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Celiac Disease Testing? Intestinal biopsies used to be considered the ‘gold standard’ for diagnosis. No more. Discover why in this video by Dr. Vikki Petersen. Summary of the video: Dr. Petersen discusses a case where a woman, suffering from digestive symptoms, is about to undergo an intestinal biopsy. The doctor plans to take three samples […]
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Gluten sensitivity create havoc in the body Summary Gluten sensitivity is a food-triggered inflammatory condition where the immune system attacks the gliadin protein found in gluten. This immune response can lead to damage in the small intestine and cause various symptoms such as brain fog, nutrient deficiencies, IBS, skin issues, and even autoimmune conditions […]
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Gluten Addiction: What is it? Is there a way out? Summary In this transcript, Dr. Vikki discusses the phenomenon of gluten addiction and its negative effects on the body. She explains that gluten is difficult to digest fully, and for some people, it breaks down into peptides that can travel to the brain and […]
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Is Leaky Gut Causing Your Joint Pain? In this video, Dr. Vikki discusses leaky gut and its potential causes and symptoms. Leaky gut refers to a condition where the lining of the small intestine becomes permeable, allowing undigested food and harmful substances to enter the bloodstream. This can lead to autoimmune diseases, digestive issues, skin […]
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Celiac Disease & Gluten Sensitivity: You Need to Know This Summary Testing for celiac disease and gluten sensitivity is important for several reasons: Accuracy of diagnosis: Testing allows for a proper diagnosis of celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, which can be challenging based solely on symptoms. Without testing, you may not be aware of your […]
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