The leading causes of death in the United States (U.S.) are heart disease and strokes.…
Author: Geri Anne Fennessey
Geri Anne Fennessey is a New York City-based freelance writer and communications consultant.
Food as Medicine: Celiac Disease
Sufferers of celiac disease know all too well the common symptoms of severe nausea, diarrhea, gas, bloating and fatigue that accompany the illness. They also know that adopting — and sticking to — a gluten-free diet will bring long-term relief. But sometimes a gluten-free diet fails to get celiac symptoms under control — known as refractory celiac disease. There is no proven treatment for refractory celiac, but doctors may prescribe drugs off label, such as corticosteroids (prednisone, budesonide) or the immune-suppressing drugs infliximab (Remicade) or azathioprine (Imuran, Azasan), to combat the symptoms. The side effects of both types of drugs…
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