Chronically Optimistic
I realized I had never introduced myself properly on my blog. So I thought, taking part in the “Get to know me challenge” could be a good idea for that. So here are 10 more or less random facts about me. That’s all from me. Please feel free to add a link to your blog/newsletter/whathaveyounot […]
It is easy to see only the problems, downsides and negative effects of having chronic illnesses. In my example it is not being able to eat the food I want to eat due to celiac disease or live the life I would like to live due to ME/CFS. But I hate dwelling on the negatives, […]
It struck me this week that I was diagnosed with celiac disease 10 years ago today, when I had a gastrostomy. Due to the much too smooth walls of the small intestine, it was clear that I do indeed have celiac disease. Also, there are other sufferers in my family. I remember going with my […]
Hi and welcome to my blog! If you are reading this, most probably a friend or relative sent you the link to it, so we can have a chat about celiac disease. Please let me introduce myself. I am a food coach and have been on both sides of celiac disease. First my mom got it and […]
The diagnosis celiac disease very often means a lack of minerals, vitamins and trace elements, caused by the damages in the small intestines. The deficiencies can be very different from person to person so please: before you take any supplement please consult your doctor etc and get yourself tested if your blood actually shows any […]
Again, and again I hear from clients, friends and family “Why should I go and see a doctor when I feel so much better on a gluten-free diet?” That’s why I wrote this blog post to share why it is so tremendously important to get a proper diagnosis of celiac disease – or to rule […]