The Hidden Dangers of Gluten – Gesundheit! with Jacobus [RADIO SHOW AUDIO]

On Air show from December 29, 2012.

My guest Deb Wheaton will talk about something you may want to consider as a New Year’s resolution for 2013.

Our topic is about the many unknown often dangerous effects of gluten, which is in many commercial grains and pastas. Gluten damages the digestive tract of an increasing number of diagnosed sufferers, who are often called celiac.

Deb Wheaton, a celiac herself will explain what that means during the show.

Segment 1
Jacobus introduces Deb and they talk about what gluten is, as well as disorders due to celiac.

Segment 2
A caller talks about mind over matter. Another caller relates their own story with celiac. Deb and Jacobus recommend some internet resources and also discuss gluten intolerance and leaky gut.

Segment 3
Jacobus talks about B vitamins and Deb discusses a supplement called "CeliAct." A caller talks about testing for celiac vs. gluten sensitivity, as well as how testing for gluten tolerance is done.

Segment 4
Jacobus and Deb discuss the National Institute for Health statistics about celiac disorders. A call asks about why current testing is not conclusive. An email asks about food for a New Year's Eve party.

Segment 5
Jacobus reintroduces the show and guests. Deb's son Jeremy weighs in about gluten free suggestions. The hosts also talk about hidden sources of gluten.

Segment 6
Deb and Jeremy discuss how all alcoholic spirits are gluten free. A caller asks about gluten free makeup for women. Another caller talks about "Bare Minerals" makeup. The hosts recommend a few books - "500 Gluten-Free Dishes" and "The Gluten-Free Edge," a book for athletes.

Please leave a comment below if you would like to share your own experiences or feedback on the show. Thank you.