Study Finds Infant Vaccinations Not to Blame for Celiac Disease
People often comment that it seems like there’s more celiac disease out there today than there was 10 or 20 or 50 years ago — that it isn’t just better awareness, but that it seems like there are actually more cases to be diagnosed. And, regardless of whether I agree, disagree, or demur, inevitably, their next comment is more of a question: why do you think that is?
To be perfectly frank, I have no idea. But thanks to a new study out of Sweden, we know at least one thing is not to blame: vaccines.
The Swedish study was prompted in large part by a celiac “epidemic” between 1984 and 1996; according to Reuters, there was a four-fold increase in the normal rate of celiac disease in younger children during this time. No one is sure why the epidemic started, or why it ended, but some people theorized that vaccines could play a role. After all, they do involve the immune system — just like celiac disease does.
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Even before it was confirmed that I had a gluten intolerance, my doctor urged me to incorporate a regimen of probiotics into my daily diet regimen in order to rebuild my digestive system. It was clear that something was wrong, and by introducing the building bacteria pills into my diet I would help my body get back on a healthful living track. The probiotics basically promote digestive health, particularly after damages have been done.
In an age where diseases and illness run as rampant as kids on a playground, parents do their fair share of worrying about and protecting their kids against all the harmful things out there in an effort to maintain a good quality of life for them. It is common for most childhood diseases to impact mental, physical and social development, but identifying the degree of suffering to which a disease effects a child is very important for both child and parent.
Sensitivity to gluten is almost always equated to the gastrointestinal issues it causes. While more and more research is indicating mood and other cognitive problems associated with the protein, tummy troubles seem to be one of the only physical ailments. But if your gluten intolerance is anything like mine, you know that dental problems are also associated with undiagnosed issues with gluten.
A recent culinary invention called Beyond Meat™ has just been introduced into the alternative meat market and is now available at Northern Californian Whole Food stores. If you’re interested in joining the 12% of American households that eat alternative meats (or are just intrigues by the topic) than you should check this out. It’s undetermined as to when this product will be more readily accessible, but until then let’s get down to brass tacks.
