Let us start with "What is Coeliac"? Coeliac is an autoimmune disorder that usually affects the small intestine of the human body. It started when there was anti bodies produced that destroyed its own tissues. This is a tough disorder that makes the person very weak and imbalanced.

What are the symptoms of Coeliac?

Since this affects the small intestine, the person usually would suffer from small bowel inflammation, diarrhea and fatigue.

So, what is Coeliac Food?

People with disorder are very sensitive to Gluten. Foods that contain gluten are the so called Coeliac Food. Gluten is a major content found in wheat, oats, barley and rye. People who have been diagnosed with this disease are advised to eliminate coeliac foods forever. A body that does is Gluten Free means tissues can be easily repaired and food adsorption will go back to normal.

In order to prevent relapse, avoid foods with gluten. So, even just a small amount of gluten taken in the body can badly damage the intestine.

What foods could be taken to protect one self from Coeliac Disease?

When a person is under a gluten free diet, then they are not still deprived of foods. Actually, there are foods that were manufactured that are gluten free. Checking the label of each food will help you since they also provide the indications. This diet has no room for mistakes since it could worsen the disease even just for a small amount of gluten induced in the body.

Rice, potatoes and corn can be taken while on your gluten free diet. There are also alcoholic beverages are free from Gluten. This diet cannot really ruin your whole life. Even in restaurants, there also provide gluten free foods that can be served with people with this kind of disorder.

Another thing about this autoimmune disease, Coeliac is it could affect the bones of the body. It could make the bones really weak. It attacks the calcium and can result to bone damage. Calcium is very important and it must be properly supplied with vitamin rich foods. It makes the bone stronger and can battle against the disease.

Serious infections and injuries will effect if a person is not aware about this Coeliac foods and disease. It causes malnutrition that can disable the body to perform some activities. Most especially sporty people who love sports would be overly disappointed since it could weaken the bones and the disease could ban them to do sports all their life.

Many people now are suffering from this autoimmune disorder. By observing the correct diet and eliminating of Coeliac food can make the person truly healthy and capable of everything.

Gluten free diet is the best prevention that could help the person protects their health. So, is there really a cure with this disease? There were no medications found with this disease. The only protection is by eliminating coeliac foods.

A person with coeliac disease is pretty challenging but it is better to sacrifice the foods that once in our life made us really full and delighted than sacrificing our life because of stubbornness of not quitting coeliac food.

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My pet food was on the list of pet food recalls last year and now I feel I have to question EVERY product I want to buy for my pets!

Do you ever feel as though your entire grocery list for your pets is off limits? A lot of us who had never worried about safe, clean food got a VERY rude awakening the past several months. Even when we were used to reading labels to make sure we were buying healthy food and treats, we soon learned that was no longer an assurance of safety.

So, what can you do about it?

I’ve received many e-mails and phone calls asking for simple lists and recipes to make for your pet. While this was a pretty normal reaction to the storm of recalls, few pet owners realized the sacrifice and time that would be required to return to making your own pet food.

Obviously, the decision to make your own pet food depends on the type of pet you own. For example, it’s much easier to cook up or mix up food for a cat than for a large St. Bernard. If you are determined to go this route, there are some ingredients that you SHOULD NOT include in a diet for your cat or dog. This list comes from the ASPCA and is based on illnesses and deaths in pets, not on hearsay.

Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets

- Alcoholic beverages

- Avocado

- Chocolate (all forms)

- Coffee (all forms)

- Fatty foods

- Macadamia nuts

- Moldy or spoiled foods

- Onions, onion powder - all forms

- Raisins and grapes

- Salt

- Yeast dough

- Garlic - all forms

- Products sweetened with xylitol - artificial sweetener

Now, if you’re concerned about the pet food recalls and want to try a homemade cat chow and dog chow recipe to keep your pets healthy, here’s one to get you started.

This simple, healthful chow mixture is easy to make for your dogs or cats. I like this recipe because it includes meat, vegetables and rice. I prefer recipes that do not include large quantities of wheat or white flour as main ingredients because many pets can become sensitized to those ingredients.

Meat, Vegie and Rice Stew

INGREDIENTS

3 pounds minced chicken meat or ground hamburger

2 1/2 cups frozen vegetable blend (no garlic or onions), minced

4 cups rice 6 1/2 cups water

1/2 cup olive oil

DIRECTIONS

Place chicken, vegetables, and rice into a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Stir in water until the mixture is smooth. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

Everyday Common Sense Precautions

Now that we’ve dealt with the issue of feeding your pets healthy, safe food, the next most important thing for you to remember is to have a qualified veterinarian examine your pet if anything unusual occurs - whether it’s from food or from other products they’re exposed to during an average day. Unusual symptoms might include vomiting, lethargy, listlessness, incontinence, loose bowel, or general loss of appetite.

I like to remind pet owners that their companion animals can be affected by products they are using in their homes or cars where the animals live and ride. For example, most people don’t realize that air fresheners with synthetic chemicals and fragrances settle to the floor where pets walk in the residue, clean their paws and ingest the toxins.

As a result of the indoor pollution many pets are exposed to, we are seeing an increase in the number of chronic illnesses in our pets just as we see the increase in the general human population.

Learn about toxins that can affect your pet’s health, not just about the food they eat. Your pet is counting on you - be their advocate! Look for natural, organic products that are certified by an organization you trust.

Linda Chaé is President & Chief Formulator for Chaé Organics, Inc. and a pioneer in ‘go natural’ skin care for consumers. She is committed to clean, safe toxic free products for the whole family, including pets. Her organic pet waterless shampoo is an easy to use foaming shampoo that requires no water or rinsing. For more information or to order her products, visit http://www.chaeorganics.biz

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