Publisher's Synopsis
The 2009 Gluten Sensitivity and Celiac Forum was hosted to a capacity crowd. Highly requested was a DVD of the event both from those who attended as well as for those unable to attend the live event. We are happy to offer you the chance to now see and hear three of the worlds leading experts, all authors, present the most recent developments in the field. Dr. Vikki Petersen, D.C., C.C.N., Co-author of The Gluten Effect: Did you know that not only does the average person wait 11 years for a diagnosis of celiac disease, but the gold standard of testing is no longer considered to be a biopsy? Learn the pros and cons of current testing methods, as well as the additional health risks associated with delayed diagnosis. Dr. Rodney Ford, M.B., B.S., F.R.A.C.P., A.S.M., Professor of Pediatrics: Dr. Ford presents compelling data from his own research that supports the theory that gluten sensitivity and celiac can affect all the bodys systems. In one study, up to 80% of non-celiac patients felt better on a gluten-free diet, raising the question of whether or not most people gluten sensitive or not would benefit from a gluten-free diet. Dr. Richard Petersen, D.C., C.C.N. Co-author of The Gluten Effect:
