Gluten Free

I found out probably over two years ago that I was gluten sensitive.  My doctor told me if I stayed off of gluten for a year I would probably be able to go back to eating it again.  The problem was, I never stayed away from it for long.  I don't have extreme symptoms when I eat wheat or other grains containing gluten.  It's more bloating and I notice I sneeze more (strange, but true) and I'm more gassy.

What has convinced me to finally go gluten free is learning that our modern wheat, which is supposed to be the best grain for humans, is not really wheat at all.  It's been scientifically messed with and modified so dramatically that it has become frankenfood.  Why would anyone do this?  Because they wanted greater plant yield, resistant to insects, more pliable for baking etc.  The sad thing is no one took into account what this new grain would do to the human body.  Well, here is some of what it causes:

celiac disease
high blood sugar
acid reflux
bowel urgency
joint pain
leg swelling
migraine headaches
skin rashes
moodiness
sleeplessness
dementia, etc.
(Taken from Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight Cookbook, William Davis, MD, p24)

I know, I know it's hard to believe.  It's taken me this long to finally get it.  But don't take my word for it, do your own research.  What I've noticed on myself this past week is my face looks thinner and I've lost 6 pounds.  I've been really tired, but I'm wondering if there is a bit of cleansing going on.  I will continue to monitor my energy levels and other symptoms.