Gluten Sensitivity

Other Names : Non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), Gluten intolerance, wheat sensitivity
Gluten intolerance is a subtle sensitivity to gluten diagnosed after exclusion of Celiac Disease. It's said to affect between 0.5-13 percent of people.

Symptoms

Gluten sensitivity shares many symptoms with Celiac Disease. However, according to a collaborative report published by Sapone et al. (2012), individuals with non-celiac gluten sensitivity have a prevalence of extraintestinal or non-GI symptoms, such as headache, “foggy mind,” joint pain, and numbness in the legs, arms or fingers. Symptoms typically appear hours or days after gluten has been ingested, a response typical for innate immune conditions like non-celiac gluten sensitivity.

Home remedies

• Glucosamine is a natural lectin blocker! N-acetyl glucosamine (NAG) : This is the most abundant sugar naturally found in your body. And it's also readily available in your digestive tract and your joints. That's one reason lectins are attracted to your gut and bones.This specific form of glucosamine has the uncanny ability to bind with disruptive wheat lectins called WGA. Research now shows wheat lectins create gluten sensitivities that can wreak havoc with your digestion and your life. Wheat lectins love to attach themselves to NAG. And now fortunately, there's good news: A study in the journal Pancreas shows NAG can suppress the effects of nasty WGA! By giving your body a decoy of this NAG sacrificial sugar, you protect your cellular sugars... fight off wheat sensitivities... and save your digestive health.
• Bladderwrack : A seaweed that contains a rich source of the sugar called fucose. This is the sugar that binds to Candida yeast and the stomach ulcer-causing bacteria called H.pylori. That alone makes bladderwrack a godsend, but there's more...Not only does fucose help preserve the cellular sugars that protect your intestinal lining...This remarkable seaweed has been shown to support thyroid function... boost your metabolism to help you lose weight... and douse inflammation in your body.
• Okra powder : Latches on to already existing lectins in your body. You know how slimy okra is, right? Well, imagine that slime as a big lint roller moving along your gastrointestinal (G.I.) tract. And when that slime meets up with lectins already attached to your G.I. tract, it just sucks 'em up.Plus, giving you an ample supply of this okra powder also helps clear out mucus... detoxify your gut... and keep your bowels clean.
• D-mannose : A remarkable E.coli fighter. You probably know that cranberry juice is good for your urinary health. But do you know why? It's because cranberry—and even pineapple-juice contain a rich source of the healthy sugar called D-mannose. And it's D-mannose that fights off E. coli bacteria that can harm your urinary tract.By allowing E. coli lectins to stick to the D-mannose sacrificial sugar you preserve your natural D-mannose levels and maintain optimal urinary and bladder health.
• Mucins : Protectively line your digestive tract with a slippery "sugar blanket." When a bug or virus tries to attack you, it needs a place to land. Well, mucins create a slippery surface that makes it difficult for that landing to happen. Think about this: A first sign of an illness is usually a runny nose... excess saliva... or mucus build-up. That's because powerful sugar mucins are working hard to get those germs to slip and slide off your cell surface before they do any further damage. And you need mucins to coat nearly every single cell in your body. With sacrificial sugars to protect your mucin levels, you can keep your entire G.I. tract in optimal shape. What's more, you can protect yourself against yeast, bacteria and even food sensitivities.
• Sodium alginate : This gel-like fiber binds up lectins after they've attached to the five sacrificial sugars. And then it flushes lectin-locked molecules right out of your body! You'll notice healthier bowel movements in no time. What's more...Sodium alginate acts as a barrier to prevent stomach acids from backing up and burning your esophagus. That's a godsend if you suffer from acid reflux.
• Pepsin—A powerful enzyme that breaks down proteins for optimal digestion. Pepsin also works with hydrochloric acid in your stomach to ease digestive distresses and breaks down excess mucus that can cause vomiting. New research shows taking pepsin with okra powder may help clear away excess mucus formed as a result of food intolerance or food allergy in the digestive tract.Scientific studies show taking these five sacrificial sugars along with sodium alginate and pepsin before a meal—is optimal for binding and neutralizing the harmful lectins you eat!
• Probiotics can help for Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity (GS).

Medical Disclaimer

This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.