Reasons for Gluten and Lactose Intolerance

Several of my friends and now Mary from LAgrapevine (she's on both Facebook and Twitter), asked me if I had consulted with a Gastroenterologist to rule out autoimmune disease? "Celiac's can be silent. That would mean that although you didn't feel a reaction to spelt, there was one going on. Can you have processed corn? like corn flour in a cooked item?"

This was my reply: "I have actually been working with a Gastroenterologist - he ruled out autoimmune disease. My problem is I have Cirrhosis (Fatty Liver). I had Hep B when I was in my 20s, and I lost my Gal Bladder in my mid 30s. At that point, my body stopped processing proteins and fats correctly. Corn flour gives me a bad reaction just like wheat flour, but Spelt does not. I know that Spelt had gluten, but it's a simple version and my body processes it okay. Now he told me to simply avoid beef, pork and booze. It was my Herbologist that put me on the right track. He introduced me to the concept of eating for my blood type - I am a type O. Not all of the foods that are listed as "okay" for my blood type are reaction free because of the liver disease, but it gave me a great place to start. I will say that I haven't felt this good in years. I don't have the reactions unless food is not prepared to my specifications. That happens rarely because I now know the right questions to ask whether at a restaurant or a friends house. My mood swings and heart palpitations have literally vanished.

I suggest that whatever reaction to any food you have, that you work with a Gastroenterologist. There are many diseases that can cause food reactions including, but not limited to autoimmune diseases. Education about our conditions are important so that we can make intelligent choices that lead to our wellness.