When Gluten Free Is Harmful: How Eating Grains and Gluten Improved Energy, Sleep and Pain
Channel: Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC, DNM
Date: 07/09/2018

I continually try to provide you with reasonable, well-researched and balanced healthcare information.  Recently I summarized a study which found the prevalence of non-celiac gluten sensitivity was between 0.6-6% of the population.  I also commented that a gluten free diet is something anyone should experiment with via elimination and later reintroduction.  Then to consume or avoid gluten depending on your level of reactivity.  Some were critical of my advice, which baffles me, but upon further reflection I realized it is likely because these gluten-free-enthusiast are not seeing what I am seeing in the clinic. 

I’d like to thank Randy for sharing his story with us today, showcasing what I am referring to.  Randy initially improved from a lower carb, paleo diet, however after years of this he was fatigued to the point of barely being able to walk up stairs, was suffering from insomnia, back pain and was underweight.  He did require some natural treatments to heal his gut and thus allow him greater food tolerance (I detail this approach in Healthy Gut, Healthy You).  Once his gut was healthier we increased his intake of carbs, namely grains, some of which were gluten containing grains.  What happened?  Randy experienced the most marked improvement in his health within the last several years. 

Had Randy been coerced by gluten free fear mongering he may have never made this vital dietary shift.  Remember, listen to your own body, it will let you know if what you’re doing is right or wrong. https://drruscio.com/when-gluten-free-is-harmfu/

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