The Most Ignorant Article I Have Read In A While

I was very glad when the following article was forwarded to me, as it completely and utterly ignorant and inaccurate. I challenge all who are gluten sensitive to leave your remarks as well.

Article:
http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/digestive-disorders/2008/10/31/gluten-free-diet-a-cure-for-some-a-fad-for-most.html

My Response (via comment):
Gluten Free Facts, This Author Has Them All Wrong
As someone diagnosed with severe gluten intolerance, this article doe not sit well at all.
Were Adam diagnosed with a gluten sensitivity, I am sure his perspective would be much changed. You see, it is the lucky few who after years of symptoms and multiple doctors have finally been diagnosed. According to Peter H.R. Green, MD of the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University, only 3% of celiac patients have actually been diagnosed. And according to Shari Lieberman, PhD, nearly 30% of the American population is gluten sensitive.
So for those millions of Americans with unrelenting symptoms or genetic predispositions, the fact that the popularity of a gluten free lifestyle is on the rise, could prolong, greatly improve, even save their lives.
Sadly, this disease is one of still much controversy. Most doctors have yet to encounter it and may therefore have a hard time recognizing gluten sensitivity. So articles like this, articles based on questionable resources are damaging to all who are trying to get diagnosed. Every person who wonders if there is a correlation, a real cause for symptoms deserves open ears, not uneducated opinions that it is simply a personal choice.
This is why it is so important that those who are diagnosed continue to raise their voices, continue to ask restaurants for gluten free options, ask grocers to stock gluten free goods, ask one another via groups and forums how to handle certain aspects of this lifestyle.
And for those who are suspicious of a gluten sensitivity and in need of guidance (where to be tested, which method should be chosen, etc.), ask your questions. Ask until you get the answer that feels right to you. Ask until whatever your symptoms may be, and whatever their cause, you are finally, accurately diagnosed.
Sincerely,
Kristen Campbell
www.NaturallyDahling.com