Today’s edition of Ask Dr. Vikki question comes from a friend of mine, a fellow celiac and Graves’ disease sufferer. I met Susie and her daughter (and her mother and father) several years ago and all of them are diagnosed celiacs (and there are even more celiacs in the family). I hope to have Susie […]
Dermatitis Herpetiformis and other “Atypical” Symptoms of Gluten Sensitivity
posted on May 28, 2011 by
As Celiac Disease Awareness Month comes to a close, I thought I would share more of my personal story. I have been meaning to do this for a long time but I will be honest, taking myself back in time is emotionally difficult for me. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve tried to […]
Q & A with Dr. Vikki: Diet and a Leaky Gut
posted on May 13, 2011 by
Dr. Vikki Petersen, a Doctor of Chiropractic and Certified Clinical Nutritionist, is founder of the renowned HealthNOW Medical Center in Sunnyvale, California. She is co-author of “The Gluten Effect,” a bestselling book that has been celebrated by leading experts as an epic leap forward in gluten sensitivity diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Vikki herself is acknowledged […]
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