Katie Couric interviewed Dr. Green of Columbia University, a recognized expert on Celiac disease.
Katie asked all the basic questions and even touched on the touchiest of subjects for people with Celiac, the current 'trendyness' of our affliction. I think Dr. Green made a good point on this topic.
Yes, Americans seem to be jumping on the gluten free bandwagon but, even with the frenzy, our wagon is more Radio Flyer than Conestoga.
This video is like 'Celiac Disease 101'. It touches on the main points about this auto immune disorder. It's a well presented introduction and Dr. Green has a lovely Australian accent, which makes these facts easier on the ear:
- Symptoms of Celiac disease are diverse. According to his website, very few are intestinal.
- Celiac disease is not rare.
- Most Americans with Celiac disease are undiagnosed.
- America is behind many other countries in awareness and diagnosis.
- Eating large quantities of processed, gluten free foods is not a healthy diet.
- Untreated Celiac disease can lead to other serious health conditions.
- There is no pharmaceutical treatment for Celiac disease.
He does give a good brief overview of CD and yes, he is easy on the ears, mate. His book is one of a few I recommend all newly diagnosed people read--and have their families and friends read as well--because it is straight forward and cuts through the malarkey.
ReplyDeleteI have a thing about malarkey. I am "malarkey intolerant".
Thanks for posting this, K!