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most commonly, these sizes are (in feet) 2x3, 3x5, 5x7, 8x10 and 9x12. Different manufacturers have different size variations, depending on their looms, but these are typical sizes found throughout the industry—even in hand-loomed rugs.

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Determining the size of your area rug is relatively easy, if you know how to approach it. In a living room, I like to have the area rug extend 6 to 10 inches behind the front legs of the sofa or chairs. This not only helps anchor the room and create a defined seating area, it also helps keep the furniture from skidding across the floor by adding some friction under heavier pieces. In a bedroom, I like to have the area rug centered widthwise and then extend at least halfway under the length of the bed, so that your feet have a cozy place to land on those cold mornings.

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I’m not a huge fan of hallway runners, as they have a tendency to wander and bunch underfoot without any furniture pieces to weigh them down. However, I do like entry mats and highly recommend them to keep exterior dirt and dust from finding its way further indoors. The entry mat should be large enough to accommodate the width of your front door and extend to within 6 inches of the entry walls on either side.

As far as materials go, area rugs are commonly made from wool, silk and cotton for natural fibers, and olefin, polyester, nylon and Smartstrand for synthetics. Wool area rugs are durable and naturally flame retardant, and are often of the highest quality. They can be machine or hand woven and come in a variety of styles and textures.

With the quality, however, comes a higher price tag. Silk area rugs are less common, though silk can be blended with other fibers—chiefly wool—to create a rich, varied texture. As you might expect, silk is definitely not the workhorse like wool or synthetics but better suited to less trafficked areas. Cotton is a lighter, less durable fiber than wool as well but far more affordable than wool or silk.

Cotton matting is popular for kitchens and bathrooms, or any place that might require machine washability.

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Regarding synthetic area rugs, these are usually far less expensive than their natural fiber counterparts and therefore more readily available in the American market.

Polyester is a shorter-staple fiber (think faux wool) and is known for its softness and colorfastness. Nylon is a longer-staple synthetic that is known for durability, which is great in high-traffic areas. Olefin is a less expensive material and is typically what berber carpeting is made of. Smartstrand is a newer synthetic, made popular for its stain-blocking ability and softness. Karastan, for example, is a well-known carpet and area rug brand that has adopted Smartstrand in the manufacture of many of its area rugs.

If you’re looking for a new area rug or two, it is extremely helpful to be able to see and feel them in person before purchasing. Though online shopping is easy and convenient, online returns are not, and it is very difficult to tell the quality of your area rug from a picture. With that in mind, many stores have swatches available for color matching at home. And some will even allow you to take the area rug home and see how it looks in the space before purchase.

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MAYBE IT’S NOT JUST THE GLUTEN Other factors may be to blame

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diet that excludes the protein gluten has become quite popular of late. Going gluten free certainly seems to have its health benefits. Yet, these benefits may not be just a result of eliminating this specific protein. Other things may be at play.

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Gluten is found in different whole food grains including wheat, rye and barley. Grains are the seeds of grasses.

Many prepared and processed foods also contain this sticky protein, especially things made from wheat flour. This could include pasta, bread, crackers, cereal, tortillas, hotdogs and even beer.

This can be a real problem for those who have celiac disease or are intolerant to gluten. Actual diagnosed celiac disease is pretty uncommon, though some think it is underreported. This is where the body initiates an immune response to the gluten proteins, and this causes inflammation in the small intestine.

The short-term result of eating gluten if you have celiac disease can be diarrhea, bloating, cramping, even irritability. Long term, the intestinal wall could eventually get damaged, malnutrition can occur, and other complications may arise.

The surprising thing is that gluten is found in many non-food items such as shampoo, lipstick, lotions and sunscreen. Some individuals will avoid these products when avoiding gluten. But research is showing it is only the eating of gluten that leads to the autoimmune responses typical of celiac disease.

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According to the reports, these use corn starch, not wheat. But eating out can be a complete challenge due to cross contamination on food preparation and cooking surfaces, flavorings and all the yummy sauces.

The favored remedy for many is to stay at home and make it yourself.

The only known and effective treatment for celiac disease is to avoid gluten, even in trace amounts. An interesting situation is arising though with individuals who have avoided gluten and feel better, even though they don’t have celiac disease.

When we avoid gluten, this means we are avoiding other substances as well. Consider what else happens when grass is grown, harvested, stored, processed and made into food. If we feel better when we stop eating grains and conclude we must be gluten sensitive, we may actually be affected by something else.

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Some studies are showing that a carbohydrate called fructan is a trigger for many of the symptoms we attribute to gluten. Others think it may be the chemical

glyphosate that’s part of herbicide treatment and ends up in the grains.

But it could also be mold and the associated mycotoxins that grow on grain in the field before harvesting or after it is placed into storage. Keeping fungus out of our grains is an important industry concern, and rightfully so.

Another contributor could be the additives that are put into baked products, even gluten-free foods. This includes calcium propionate and other preservatives, as well as the varied sweeteners. Perhaps the oils, added to baked and fried foods that break down into toxic byproducts at the high temperatures of cooking, could be a contributor.

Particle size alone can also be a factor. Flour is finely ground up grain, and as a result the surface area is enhanced, and nutrient bioavailability is greater. This can overfeed particular gut bacteria, leading to an imbalance of microorganisms in the gut. Mounting evidence is showing that our gut microbiome makeup is responsible for regulating a balance between health and disease.

There are definitely real disorders related to the gluten protein. These are not to be ignored. But there are other considerations that are just as important, if not even more so. For many, eating gluten free makes a tremendous difference in overall health. Let’s just remember that gluten is just one of many substances excluded when eating gluten free.

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