Re: my 2,5 yr old daughter has celiac disease- what can I do ?

I am celiac. Like the previous poster I had to diagnose myself, and have had to diagnose the child of a friend who has suffered from intestinal issues, severe rashes, and slow growth for the past 10 years without even specialists making the connection.

I have read the postings and information of others about curing themselves of CD, but I have not seen that any of these individuals have verified that they have been cured by resuming a gluten diet then being biopsied for villi damage. Also, the damage isn't just intestinally, it is an attack in the immune system by way of auto-immune antibodies that can develop and attack any gland or organ in the body. So I can not speak to any way of modifying adult techniques for 'curing' the disease. I do believe that there is an answer, but I don't think that many will like it. Basically, I simply don't believe that the type of wheat consumed today is intended for human consumption. What many people don't realize is that much of the wheat available in the west has a much higher gluten content then ancient strains of the grain. Also, historically, people fermented the grains from 1-5 days to breakdown the proteins, and the phytates inherent in the grains. Most western cultures have completely omitted that process from bread making. There is some possibilities in the research of the enzymes that breakdown both gluten and casein, and linking them to either metal/bacterial/viral toxicities or mineral deficiencies. But, that is extremely complex research, and only seems to be attempted by very few researchers.

So, if you are looking for a cure, other than a gluten-free diet, you are in for a very long search, and one that is definitely not guaranteed. Some have said that small children can grow out of the disease, so you could hope for that.

However, I'm not sure if you are looking for a cure or for a way to speed up intestinal healing. If you are seeking intestinal healing, then I have to say that after almost 2 years on the gluten-free diet, your daughter should be healed, intestinally. If she is still exhibiting symptoms, then she is being exposed to gluten accidentally thru some source, or she may also be allergic to milk products. That can severely slow down the healing process. Honestly, in the case of celiac, I would just assume that the person is allergic to casein as well, and that all dairy products should be removed, too.

Now, for a more positive response. I believe much of this info can be adapted to small children as it is food-based.

http://users.mrbean.net.au/~wlast/HF3-1.html

http://users.mrbean.net.au/~wlast/HF4-2.html#Wheat

http://users.mrbean.net.au/~wlast/HF4-1.html#Lactose

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