The Gluten-Free Guide

The Gluten-Free Guide episodes:

• 08.06.2020

  Kids Ask the Toughest Questions

  Parents are really good at asking doctors questions about their kid's health, but do we always let our kids speak up and ask what's on their mind? Today we  are letting them do just that! We have a very special episode...

  
• 06.24.2020

  POTS and Celiac Disease. What's the Link?

  Our podcasts about research are often are the most popular, so hopefully today’s will also deliver. Today’s topic explores another often-misunderstood condition Postural Tachycardia Syndrome or (POTS) as it often called - and its possible connection to celiac disease. This...

  
• 03.13.2020

  Hot Topics at the 2020 Columbia Celiac Symposium

  Today we are talking about the recent Celiac Disease Symposium at the Columbia Celiac Disease Center. This biennial event hosts two forums, one scientific and one clinical, and attracts, researchers, physicians, patients, parents, and nutritionists from around the world. It’s...

  
• 03.10.2020

  Is a Gluten-Free Diet More Aspirational Than Achievable?

  Todays’ topic is about the recent “Doggie Bag” study published in the journal Gastroenterology, that suggests that a truly “gluten-free diet may be more aspirational than achievable.” We talk a lot about strict gluten-free diets on the podcast, but this...

  
• 02.28.2020

  Narrowing the Gap in Health Education in Celiac Disease

  Education is really important when it comes to living with a chronic disease. With celiac disease, patients and their families have to keep up reading food labels, new food products, changing food products, drug development, and research. Medical providers have...

  
• 02.13.2020

  Food Bullying and Celiac Disease

  Food bullying. It can range from teasing others at school or online in social media groups, to kids throwing bread at children with celiac disease. In many cases it’s parents that are doing the bullying...But how do you address this problem? As...

  
• 01.08.2020

  Gluten-Free Travel Finds with Leslie Bari of Gluten-Free Finds PA

  Today’s topic is an always popular one. We all love to travel, it’s one of the best parts of life. But doing so is a bit more complicated while following a gluten-free lifestyle. Today we have an expert to share...

  
• 12.19.2019

  Social Media and Celiac. Has Facebook Become Your Doctor?

  Most of us use social media in one way or another to connect with family, friends, and other communities that enrich our lives. But sometimes social media groups present information about medical conditions that is just wrong. It's frightening that...

  
• 11.18.2019

  New Celiac Treatment Passes Phase 2 Clinical Trial

  Do we have a new drug for celiac disease? Results of a new phase 2 clinical trial using technology developed at Northwestern university showed that it is possible to induce immune tolerance to gluten in individuals with celiac disease. The...

  
• 10.25.2019

  Celiac Research - What Patients Should Do with New Information

  Today’s topic is going to follow up on the influx of research and proclamations about the future of celiac disease. How do we as patients learn how to process the relevance of research in our own lives? How do we...

  
• 10.14.2019

  Hot Topics from the International Celiac Disease Symposium

  There was so much knowledge, research, and collaboration at the 2019 International Celiac Disease Symposium in Paris, France. To breakdown some of the major themes from the conference, Vanessa has three experts in the studio: Dr. Jocelyn Silvester from Boston...

  
• 08.07.2019

  A Look at Developments in Psycho-Gastroenterology

  The field of psychology and how it relates to gastroenterology is rapidly expanding and today we are going to talk all about it...or more specifically, psycho-gastroenterology. To explain the intricacies of this unique field, we’ve got Dr. Shayna Coburn from...

  
• 07.30.2019

  Teen Talk with Chloe

  One of the most difficult times to be diagnosed with celiac disease is during your teen years. We see patients at Children's National on a regular basis in the clinic struggling with the challenges of being a teenager and dealing...

  
• 06.07.2019

  Hot Topics at Digestive Disease Week - Episode 2

  There were hundreds of presentations at Digestive Disease Week and Vanessa and Sandy were there for many of them. They've pulled together some of their favorites and in this episode are talking about a lively debate between Dr. Edwin Liu...

  
• 05.20.2019

  Live from Digestive Disease Week - Celiac Patients Deserve a Medication

  Vanessa and Sandy are live at Digestive Disease Week meeting with doctors, researchers and patient advocacy groups about the latest and greatest developments about celiac disease and related autoimmune conditions. In this Live from Digestive Disease Week episode they sit...

  
• 04.17.2019

  Variance in Reasons for Adhering to a Gluten-Free Diet at School

  Today’s podcast hits on an important topic that comes up regularly in the media. We hear lots of news reports about people going on a gluten-free diet when they don’t need to be medically. We most often think about this...

  
• 04.03.2019

  Benefits and Barriers of Using a Gluten Sensing Device

  We're certain that many of our listeners have heard the debates about the merits and downfalls of having a gluten sensing device, like Nima. Do they actually provide peace of mind or make users even more anxious? And, do they really work? We're...

  
• 03.28.2019

  Schools and Gluten-Free Food - Navigating the System

  This week's podcast is about an issue we see frequently in the Celiac Clinic at Children's National. Getting access to safe gluten-free food in schools. For the last 10 years, our Celiac Program has worked with patients and families to set...

  
• 03.21.2019

  Cruising the Gluten-Free Seas

  Today’s podcast is an exciting one. We've talked about gluten-free traveling before and the risks associated with it. But today we're going to discuss an almost entirely carefree travel opportunity. Can you even imagine boarding a cruise ship where you...

  
• 02.27.2019

  The Link Between the Microbiome, the Gut and the Brain

  Today’s podcast is going to shed light on the concept of the microbiome and its possible link to the brain and disorders like dementia and Parkinson's. For years we've heard that our diets could possibly be linked to different diseases...but...

  
• 02.13.2019

  New Test to Diagnose Celiac Disease with No Gluten Challenge

  Today’s podcast is about advances in new ways to diagnose celiac disease. One thing we struggle a lot with is making sure that people are getting a proper celiac disease diagnosis before starting a gluten-free diet. Often times patients will...

  
• 01.30.2019

  Ask the Gluten-Free Experts

  Today's podcast is dedicated to our wonderful patients and families at Children's National. A few months ago, we did a Hot Topics podcast answering some of the most common questions we hear in the Clinic. That podcast was so well-received,...

  
• 01.24.2019

  Genetics and Disease Development

  Today’s podcast is about a topic that that is very important in the lives of people with celiac….genetics. Close to 40 percent of the population in America carries these genes, but only 3 percent of them go on to develop...

  
• 12.26.2018

  Globally Gluten-Free! G-Free Dining Destinations Around the World

  Traveling is such an incredible part of life. There are so many sights around the world and thankfully, there are also lots of places with amazing gluten-free options. To discuss some of the best (and worst) destinations, we've got the...

  
• 12.19.2018

  Budget Bytes! Tips for Saving Money with a Gluten-Free Diet

  With $6.00 loaves of bread and pasta that's double the price as it's gluten-containing counterparts, sticking to a gluten-free diet can become quite an expensive task. To help our listeners keep some extra change in their pockets, we've got Beth...

  
• 11.28.2018

  Gluten-Free Meal Delivery Services Part II

  Today’s podcast is all about meal delivery services. For those of you who have been listening since the beginning of our Podcast, you may remember the one last spring where we talked about Hello Fresh, Blue Apron and Terras Kitchen....

  
• 11.16.2018

  Gluten Contamination at School - Is It Possible

  Can kids be exposed to gluten at school? During this week's podcast, Vanessa and Joyana discuss an exciting project that hopes to determine the potential levels of gluten exposure for kids with celiac disease in a school setting. Thank you to...

  
• 09.12.2018

  Pregnancy Complications and Celiac Disease

  Today’s podcast is about how celiac disease may affect pregnancy for women. Our guest is the Dr. Louise Grode from the Department of Medicine at Horsens Regional Hospital in Denmark who is the lead author on a new study published...

  
• 09.05.2018

  Parenting a Child with Celiac Disease

  Today’s podcast is all about parenting a child with celiac disease. We know this is a super important topic to many of our listeners - you're working everyday to help your kids understand the lifelong need for a gluten-free diet...

  
• 08.22.2018

  Iron, Calcium, and Vitamin D - Naturally Boosting Nutrition in Your Diet!

  Today’s podcast is all about natural ways to boost important nutrients in our diet, specifically iron, calcium, vitamin D and magnesium. This is especially important for patients with celiac disease who may be nutrient deficient. To help us dive into...

  
• 08.01.2018

  Teen Talk! Gluten-Free Advice for Teens from Teens!

  Today’s podcast is very special! We are excited to welcome two of our teen mentors from the Celiac Program at Children’s National onto the show! Joining us in the studio are Dana Musser and Miranda Neusner. Both were diagnosed with...

  
• 07.18.2018

  Becoming a Gluten-Free College Kid

  Today’s podcast is a very special interview with a family who has been close to our celiac program for over a decade! Abe Kuhn was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2001 when he was just a tiny little boy with...

  
• 07.03.2018

  Inspiring Celiac Kids Through Reading

  Today’s podcast is about empowering young children with celiac disease to own their celiac disease through reading. Author Kaitlin Puccio is in the studio to talk with us about her book, The Adventures of Celia Kaye and her mission to...

  
• 06.27.2018

  From Your Belly To Your Brain

  Today’s podcast is about the connection between our bellies and our brains. While it seems like the two are totally different parts of our bodies, they are actually very closely connected and the food we eat can dramatically affect how...

  
• 06.15.2018

  Devices to Measure Gluten in Stool and Urine

  Today’s podcast is about new devices that will allow people to measure the amount of gluten they are consuming without drawing blood and instead looking at gluten that is excreted in urine and stool. To help our listeners better understand...

  
• 05.30.2018

  Ask the Gluten-Free Expert! Your Biggest Questions Answered

  Bring on the questions! We get so many questions here at Children's National that we decided to dedicate and entire podcast episode to answering them! Vanessa and Joyana will answer questions about gluten in medications in the emergency room, package...

  
• 05.02.2018

  Anorexia, Bulimia and Celiac. What’s the Link?

  You may have seen the recent headlines about a new study showing that women with celiac disease could be twice as likely as the general population to develop anorexia. For this particular study, researchers looked at more than 100,000 women...

  
• 04.18.2018

  Summer Camp the Gluten-Free Way!

  For many children, attending summer camp is the best part of their childhood. They make lifelong friends, go on incredible adventures and eat tasty treats like s’mores around the campfire! For some kids, being diagnosed with celiac disease and needing...

  
• 04.04.2018

  From Your Gut to your Heart

  Recent studies have shown that people living with celiac disease have an increased risk of developing heart disease. One study published last year that looked at adults -  found that patients with celiac disease were almost twice as likely as...

  
• 03.28.2018

  Are You Too Strict with Your Gluten-Free Diet?

  We all know that the only treatment for celiac disease is a lifelong gluten-free diet and that cheating regularly can lead to long-term health complications like malnourishment and other autoimmune disorders. We hear our doctors telling us constantly that even...

  
• 03.19.2018

  College Dining the Gluten-Free Way

  When Vanessa was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2004, going to college on a gluten-free diet was a difficult experience. She remembers the extremely limited options available at her university and how hard it was to find safe food. But, 14 years...

  
• 02.21.2018

  Do Vaccines Contain Gluten?

  Do vaccines contain gluten? During today's podcast we're going to discuss whether or not vaccines are safe for people living with celiac disease. While the truth is that vaccines do not contain any form of gluten, it turns out that according to...

  
• 02.15.2018

  Controversies in Celiac Disease

  There is so much information floating around the world wide web about celiac disease and so much of it is conflicting. We're talking about things like “does my child need a biopsy if they have a positive blood test for celiac...

  
• 01.17.2018

  FDA Moves to Advance Labeling of Gluten in Medications

  When you’re diagnosed with celiac disease, you typically think of gluten as being in food, but it’s important to remember that gluten can hide in other products like prescription drugs, over the counter medications and nutritional supplements. Until recently, few...

  
• 01.10.2018

  Research on Infants Aims to Identify Why We Get Celiac Disease

  Why do some people develop celiac disease and others don't? We know there is a genetic component with the HLA genes and some environmental factors, but to date, researchers are still unclear why exactly the disease develops. To help dive...

  
• 12.11.2017

  Holiday Travel: Being a Gluten-Free House Guest

  Many of us travel to see family and friends for the holidays. It is already a stressful time with traveling and being out of our comfort zones. But for people with celiac disease, we have an added challenge. Staying in...

  
• 12.06.2017

  Sorting Through the Gluten-Free Marketplace

  With thousands of gluten-free products on grocery store shelves, how do you pick the best? Josh Scheiffer from the Gluten-Free Buyers Guide had this same thought and nearly a decade later he's mastered helping consumers connect with the tastiest products on the...

  
• 12.01.2017

  Healthy and Happy Holiday Baking

  Whether it's gluten-free, a nut allergy or a sensitivity to dairy, lots of families are juggling multiple food intolerances during the holidays. To help our listeners plan for a tasty holiday season, we've got Jaimie Mertz from the Red Bandana...

  
• 11.29.2017

  Legislative Priorities for Gluten-Related Conditions: Past, Present and Future

  Several laws offer protection for people living with celiac disease, like the Affordable Care Act, the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act and the Gluten-Free Food Labeling Law. To help our listeners better understand these protections, we've brought Janelle...

  
• 11.22.2017

  An Emerging Tool for Determining Food Safety

  Eating outside of the home, especially in restaurants, can be a difficult experience for people living a gluten-free lifestyle. Cross-contamination happens regularly and even at restaurants with gluten-free menus, busy kitchens and poor communication can sometimes lead to mistakes. On...