I often get questions from women who are experiencing digestive problems. Not only do they have stomach problems, they also notice their energy isn’t as good as it used to be, as well as skin problems. The complaints range from gas and bloating, frequent stomach cramps, dry and itchy skin, rashes, fatigue, weight loss or gain, as well as every type of diarrhea and/or constipation. They often have mood swings, depression and an inability to concentrate.
The first thing I look at is their diet. What foods are they eating?
I have worked with many clients who discovered that they felt much better if they avoided gluten. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, barley and most oat products.
If you think you may have celiac disease, or gluten intolerance, talk to you doctor or an allergist about getting tested. You can experiment at home by removing all gluten from your diet for a few weeks to see if you feel better. To help you get started, consider subscribing to Living Without Magazine is an incredible resource for anyone who suffers from celiac disease. http://www.livingwithout.com/recipes.html
I’ve had IBS & lactose intolerance for about five years. It wasn’t until last year, when I went gluten free, that I truly started to feel better. The bloating subsided. The burning stopped too. I’m not celiac, but it worked wonders for me!