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Title:
Mayo Clinic going gluten-free / Joseph A. Murray, M.D.
Author:
Murray, Joseph A. (Joseph Anthony), 1960- editor.
ISBN:
9780848743888
Physical Description:
ix, 286 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
General Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
Pt. 1: Celiac disease. Understanding celiac disease ; Signs that something's wrong ; Do you have celiac disease? ; Getting the right diagnosis ; Coming to terms with your condition ; Managing celiac disease ; When treatment doesn't work -- Part 2: Related conditions. A spectrum of disorders ; Non-celiac gluten sensitivity ; Other wheat-related disorders ; Choosing to go gluten-free -- Part 3: Living gluten-free (and loving it!). Gluten-free basics ; Reading food labels ; Restocking your kitchen ; Cooking without gluten ; Eating away from home ; Handling the bumps ; Helping your child eat gluten-free ; Moving forward.
Abstract:
Fatigue? Headache? Abdominal pain? These everyday ailments may actually be warning signs of celiac disease, which can be life-threatening if left untreated. This essential guide, from one of the world's leading experts, will alert you to all the hidden--and not so hidden--symptoms of this increasingly prevalent disease, plus introduce you to more than six other related conditions. You'll discover what's behind the rise in gluten- and wheat-related conditions, and how to navigate the confusing world of diagnosis, treatment and lifelong management. Inside your'll find: a comprehensive guide to living a healthy, gluten-free lifestyle without deprivation; the latest research and the most effective treatments; advice you can trust; personal stories, offering real-world solutions to everyday challenges.--From publisher description.
Format:
Books