Author: Manisha “Mona” Dave, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist

May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month Celiac disease is a genetic autoimmune disorder in which the ingestion of gluten, the protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, leads to serious damage in the small intestine, creating long-term health complications.Celiac disease can develop at any age after...

May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month Celiac disease is a genetic autoimmune disorder in which the ingestion of gluten, the protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, leads to serious damage in the small intestine, creating long-term health complications. Celiac disease can develop at any age. People with...

It is official! As of today, I am the proud mother of two seniors!  Look at that radiant skin.  No fancy facial products. Just simple, clean eating.    Hippocrates, the father of medicine said, “All disease begins in the gut”. What you feed your body is the most important...