A couple weeks ago, I realized I was about to make a major cheat at dinner and was out of allergy pills (which help me a lot with the histamine reactions, but not the digestive ones). So on my way there, I stopped at the local integrative pharmacy where I was told they don't carry my allergy pills but would be happy to order them. No good, as I was about to go out to dinner. The ND on duty asked what I was allergic to, and when I told her it was wheat, she said maybe she could help. She led me to this stuff: www.enzymedica.com/products/GlutenEase It was a tad over $30 for a bottle of 60 pills, and she said I could bring it back if it didn't work. She also said while they've had great feedback on the brand, they've had none on this particular product. Ok, sure, one pill can't kill me. I'll be the guinea pig. So off I went to dinner.

I popped a pill with my first bite of my seitan sandwich (I told you there was going to be major cheating) and hoped for the best. It wasn't a cure-all, but it really did help! Cut way down on my digestive symptoms, but somewhat less on the histamine/head cold reaction I usually get.

Then I was sent to a conference for work. In New Orleans. Do you know how hard it is to be vegan in New Orleans? Toss in wheat-free, and you're screwed. I took a handful of these little magic pills with me. And you know what? While my body definitely made me aware that something was amiss, I didn't get sick.

So, I wouldn't call these a cure-all. I wouldn't start eating wheat at every meal. But damn, they're nice to have around for special occasions and travel and whatnot.