Gluten insensitivity has been in the spotlight for years now. But other than dinner guests foregoing bread and your homemade pasta, the disease can have other effects on the body, including losing or gaining weight. Usually, doctors look for weight loss as a potential symptom of gluten insensitivity, but some people actually gain weight before they realize their body doesn’t process gluten well.
Gluten insensitivity is often confused with Celiac disease. Celiac disease is one form of insensitivity, but some people suffer from it and don’t have a Celiac diagnosis.
Many people see gluten-free diets as a way to eat healthier and lose weight, but you shouldn’t confuse going gluten-free with a weight loss solution. Yes, many people lose weight when they cut gluten from their diets because gluten is often found in processed grains and other foods that have high-fat contents and little nutritional value. However, a gluten-free diet is a prescription for people with gluten insensitivity, nothing more.
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Can Losing Weight Help with Gluten Insensitivity?
You can’t lose 20 pounds and go back to eating gluten if you have a gluten insensitivity, but you can mitigate your symptoms by dropping some weight.
One of the most common gluten insensitivity symptoms is gastrointestinal distress. Losing weight can help your digestive tract function more smoothly, especially if you’re more cognizant of what you eat. Cutting down on the salt and fat will help you lose weight and put less stress on your gastrointestinal system, which will help your body not overreact when it encounters gluten.
Insulin resistance is another symptom of gluten intolerance. This occurs when your cells are overloaded with insulin as a result of eating too many gluten-rich foods. When this happens, your cells become resistant to insulin and stop storing excess glucose, which makes losing fat nearly impossible. By reducing the fat your cells, particularly those hiding just under the skin, you can help mitigate insulin resistance issues.
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Where Slim Body Laser Spa Fits In
Slim Body Laser Spa was founded by Dr. Tred Rissacher to help people struggling to lose weight. Dr. Rissacher developed his FDA cleared lipo laser to create a fast, safe, and effective weight loss option.
The lipo laser works by targeting fatty areas just under the skin. The most common areas where subcutaneous (under the skin) fat develops are usually around the midsection or the thighs, but the device is capable of targeting this fat anywhere on the body. The lasers force the fat cells to release the fat they’re storing there, which is then flushed naturally from your body.
Dr. Rissacher’s device works quickly. In only three weeks and nine sessions, most patients drop huge amounts of weight without needing to maintain it with constant dieting and exercise.
The bottom line is, losing weight this way is a great way to reduce stress on your digestive system and lessen the effects of gluten intolerance so you can live your life. Contact Dr. Rissacher today to schedule a free consultation.
