Melinda Dennis, MS, RD, LDN, and Daniel A. Leffler, MD, MS The Celiac Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

real life withCeliac Disease

Troubleshooting and Thriving Gluten Free

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Real Life with Celiac Disease: Troubleshooting and Thriving Gluten Free

“There has been no better time in history to have celiac disease, thanks to Real Life with Celiac Disease. This book would have saved me much time and great stress during my abrupt introduction to the gluten-free world. Even the most well-informed patients have much to learn from this accessible guide.”

—Ezra Brettler, diagnosed in 2008

“This is the first book to take a comprehensive look at the medical, dietary, nutritional, emo-tional, psychological, and social aspects of celiac disease and its only treatment, the gluten-free diet. If you have celiac disease, if you know of someone who has celiac disease, or if you treat people who have celiac disease, this book is essential reading.”

—Steven Galante, The Healthy Villi (Greater Boston Celiac/DH Support Group)

“After the shock of my diagnosis wore off, I realized having celiac disease wasn’t so bad—be-cause I am in control, through education and good medical care. I recommend this book for anyone with celiac disease and anyone who cares for you. You will learn how to be proactive in treating and managing your disease.”

—Karen Walsh, diagnosed in 2006 after a lifetime of symptoms

“110% trustworthy advice for patients and their family members and 360° coverage of com-plicated topics—from fructose intolerance to eating disorders.”

—Kristin Voorhees, diagnosed in 2007

“This book cleared up so much! I have read and reviewed plenty of books on this topic—all very good. But this one helped me understand my siblings and my diet in more ways than I can express. It also explained some of the troubles I had in the past and pinpointed many I am coping with, even still.”

—Tina Turbin, diagnosed in 2002, advocate of celiac awareness (www.GlutenFreeHelp.info)

Real Life with Celiac DiseaseTroubleshooting and Thriving Gluten Free

Are you among the millions with undiagnosed celiac disease or a gluten-related ailment? If you have unexplained depression, anemia, infertility, bone degeneration, liver disease, vitamin defi-ciency, or trouble with your balance, Real Life with Celiac Disease will help you consider whether you have undiagnosed celiac disease and need to go gluten free.

If you have been diagnosed with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, Real Life with Celiac Disease could change your life. Find out:

• Why you are still having symptoms, even though you’re eating gluten free• Easy ways to adjust to a gluten-free lifestyle• How to heal your gut with gluten-free fiber, vitamins, minerals, probiotics, and more• Where to look for hidden gluten and why cheating has serious consequences • Whether you can eat oats and wheat starch and how to travel and dine out safely• How to eat healthy if you are a vegetarian, have diabetes, or want to lose weight • Which family members need to be tested for celiac disease• How celiac disease should be monitored by your health care team throughout life

The authors and more than 50 international experts share stories of patients who have celiac disease and gluten-related disorders. Find out the recommended treatments, the decisions and lifestyle changes made, and the outcomes. The broad, practical knowledge in this book will empower you and the people in your life to achieve the best possible health and well-being.

Melinda Dennis, MS, RD, LDN, was diag-nosed with celiac disease 20 years ago. She is the Nutrition Coordinator and a founding member of the Celiac Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. Melinda lectures nationally and offers nutri-tion coaching, consulting, and wellness retreats through www.DeletetheWheat.com.

Daniel A. Leffler, MD, MS, is the Director of Clinical Research and also a founding member of the Celiac Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts. He sees

patients, conducts research, and is on faculty at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Leffler has published numerous articles and chapters and speaks internationally on celiac disease.

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“This book would have saved me much time and great stress during my abrupt introduction to the gluten-free world. Even the most well-informed patients have much to learn from this accessible guide.”

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