The Bummer About Pizza

I suppose it’s the down economy, but I was surprised today when my local Domino’s sent someone to my office just before 11 a.m. offering a one topping medium pizza for $5. Read More

Why Gluten Free?

Almost two years ago, my husband and I embarked on a journey to change our health — mine specifically — via the elimination of gluten from our diet.

Most people who are gluten free do so because of celiac’s disease. I’m lucky enough not to list that as my cause.

I’m gluten free because I have multiple sclerosis and some international antecdotal evidence suggests that gluten allergies or sensitivities may be linked to a variety of autoimmune diseases including MS. Now, I’m adding my own anecdotal “cure” to the list.

In 2001, after having a pins and needles sensation in my right leg for weeks, I went through months of testing during which my neurologist told me initially he thought I might have MS. But after a clean MRI, the testing was suspended and my primary care physician diagnosed me with sciatica. Read More