While diabetes is the number one cause of peripheral neuropathy, there is growing evidence that autoimmune conditions like celiac disease are also linked to patients who have peripheral neuropathy. Up to 22% of patients diagnosed with celiac disease also have neurological problems such as peripheral neuropathy or gluten ataxia. The tingling in hands and feet […]
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Gluten is a general name for the proteins found in wheat, rye, barley and triticale (a cross between wheat and rye). It is naturally occurring, but it can also be extracted, concentrated and added to foods to add texture and flavor. Gluten acts like a glue and helps processed foods maintain their shape. Individuals who
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection you get from a tick infected with borrelia bacteria. Ticks that spread Lyme disease are blacklegged or deer ticks. They are found primarily in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Upper Midwest or Pacific coast of the US. According to the CDC, in 2020 the states with most reported cases of Lyme
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Walking is an underappreciated form of exercise. It’s not just for senior citizens in the mall. It’s a great way to get back into an exercise routine if it’s been a while or if you are recovering from an injury. It gets you outside in the fresh air and gives you an opportunity to catch
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