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Gluten and Your Brain There's no question that gluten can affect your neurological system: people with both celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity report symptoms that range from headaches and brain fog to peripheral neuropathy (tingling in your extremities). Neurological illnesses such as epilepsy, depression and anxiety also are common in those who react to gluten even if there are not signs of digestive symptoms. Even conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are potentially symptoms of a gluten reaction. However, it's not yet…

Handling Food Allergies and the Holidays Holidays are a particularly challenging time for us food-allergic/food sensitive individuals. With so many events, parties and family gatherings, largely without ingredient labels; the food allergic person may feel like they are walking through landmines. largely without ingredient labels. Those with food allergies can feel left out of the traditional festivities, many of which center around food, and allergies can present a challenge for hosts, as they frequently must tend to a wide range…