Celiac

Background The “gluten” protein is a protein mixture found in many grains such as wheat, rye, barley, and spelt. Its high content of the amino acids glutamine and proline makes gluten resistant to breakdown by digestive enzymes in the intestines, which contributes to the inflammatory response. Gluten has elastic properties and is therefore an important … Celiac

Barleycorn (Hordeolum)

Symptoms A barleycorn (Hordeolum, from Latin , barley) manifests as an inflammatory and painful swelling of an eyelid margin gland on the edge of the eyelid or on the inner side of the eyelid with redness and pus formation. Other possible symptoms include an uncomfortable foreign body sensation, lidoedema, eye tearing, irritation, and conjunctivitis. Styes … Barleycorn (Hordeolum)

Barley: Intolerance & Allergy

Barley is a plant of the sweet grass family. Together with oats and wheat, it is one of the most important cereals. Here’s what you should know about barley The unpolished grains of barley offer many B vitamins and adequate fiber. Fiber promotes healthy digestion and can prevent bloating. Barley is an annual plant that … Barley: Intolerance & Allergy

Barley: Rich in Dietary Fiber

Along with wheat, rye and oats, barley is one of the best-known cereals. Just like the other three cereals, it belongs to the sweet grass family. When walking through golden-yellow summer fields, barley can usually be easily distinguished from its relatives: This is because, compared to wheat and rye, it has particularly long awns that … Barley: Rich in Dietary Fiber