Comments on: Some Scary News… And What to Do About It

By: Peggy

Peggy — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:46:48 +0000

Based on what I’ve heard the CD research doctors at the U. of Iowa say, I believe those of us with autoimmune diseases actually have OVERactive immune systems, which is why they beat up on our own bodies. We are not counseled to take anything that strengthens or boosts our immune function, though of course taking vitamins and probiotics would be fine as it wouldn’t directly boost the immune response. Most celiacs are the “healthy” ones who have such strong immune response that we don’t get sick as much as others–don’t pick up every bug that comes down the pike.

This healthy factor would not apply to children, though, as they are still building their immunities. Part of childhood for EVERY child is picking up all the viruses that all the other kids get, particularly at school, preschool, church, as this is how our bodies learn to mount an immune response. Each bug they pick up is one less they have to get in the future.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:18:10 +0000

Not sure this would be a valid study. Simply because not enough celiacs/gluten intolerant persons are told by their doctors that once the system heals and such that they should boost or replace the good gut flora. Zinc Gluconate will help boost the immune system too. Remember that it is an autoimmune disorder/disease, so other autoimmune functions are also compromised by celiac.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:03:35 +0000

The article was also interesting to me. I’ve spent 9 years looking for asnswers. Recently confirmed celiac, I discovered on my own through herbal cleansing that it was something I was eating. Since 2007, I have used liquid supplementation, as it was suggested that celiacs respond better to liquid rather than tablets. Secondly, alow vera juice is an amazing source for detox and healing. I also noticed that when I skip a few ays my energy level goes down. From personal use; aloe vera juice not only detox the digestive tract and brings healing but also enhances immune function.

By: Linda V

Linda V — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 23:29:44 +0000

I hope this is wrong. I try to do gluten free/ dairy free/ low citrus / low insoluble fiber because of IBS; however, I do take probiotics every day and very seldom get a cold although my hubby has a reduced immune system (kidney transplant) and I work with hundreds of people, most of which are sick all the time. I do get my sleep though or then I’ll get sick.

By: naomi

naomi — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:40:20 +0000

We can only hope the study turns out to be wrong! Personally I’d love to find out it’s bogus! Naomi

By: Natasha

Natasha — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:59:41 +0000

The study only contained ten subjects, only went on for one month, and used healthy people without celiac disease or gluten intolerance as subjects. I wouldn’t go believing the results just yet.

By: Herbert

Herbert — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:36:35 +0000

Don’t forget Vitamin D! Very important to the immune system, and many people are sorely lacking it.

Either spend more time in the sun (WITHOUT sunscreen – that defeats the purpose); fifteen minutes a day on arms and face is said to be enough, or take Vit D supplements.

Love,
Herbert.

By: Robin

Robin — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 23:29:48 +0000

I found this article to be extrememly interesting! My three Celiac kids seemed to always been sick in the winter. They would pick up everything!! So for me this makes so much sense!! It helps me to finally understand why “my kids are SIck all winter long.” Hopefully we will have a healthier winter!