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New Food Safety Law Enhances Gluten-Free Dining in Illinois
Illinois is making history! The state just passed a groundbreaking law requiring all food handlers to complete celiac disease food safety training. This ensures safer gluten-free dining for everyone who lives with this lifelong autoimmune condition. This legislation became reality thanks… Continue reading
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How to Protect Your Health as a Celiac Patient
Diagnosed with #celiac? Keep your original labs and biopsy results—don’t risk losing proof of your diagnosis. Continue reading
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Gluten Free and Not Disabled? Thinking about Celiac and the ADA
Celiac disease is legally a disability, but does it feel like one? Here’s a reflection on living with an invisible illness and the challenges it brings. Continue reading
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Has Life Improved for Celiac Patients Since 2013?
After 12 years with celiac disease, I expected life to be easier. Restaurants, grocery stores, and doctors still fall short for gluten‑free living. Progress feels slow, and finding safe food is a constant challenge. Continue reading
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Why Is Celiac Disease Ignored? Unpacking the Silence
I’ve been thinking about one thing: celiac disease. And the more I think, the more I realize—celiac disease is not taken seriously. Even doctors seem to shrug it off. One gastroenterologist even called it a “syndrome” instead of a disease.… Continue reading
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Racial Disparities in Celiac Disease Diagnosis – What the Latest Research Reveals
Celiac Disease Is Not Just a “White Woman’s Disease” For years, celiac disease has been stereotyped as a condition that primarily affects thin, white, affluent women. But recent studies are challenging this outdated view—and revealing how racial and ethnic differences… Continue reading
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How to Get Glutened – What Happened?
The other day, something unexpected happened. We went out to a well-regarded, mid-to-high-end steakhouse—thanks to a gift card—and what should have been a safe, gluten-free meal turned into a night I won’t soon forget. I Thought I Did Everything Right… Continue reading
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Save Your Money and Health – The Truth About Gluten Enzymes
If you’re living with Celiac disease, you’ve probably heard it at some point: “Take this enzyme before you eat—just in case.”“These pills help protect me when I’m unsure.”“I never have symptoms, so they must work!” Let’s be clear: these claims are dangerous,… Continue reading
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Refractory Celiac Disease – All You Need to Know and More!
Why We Need to Talk More About Refractory Celiac Disease (RCD) If you’re living with Celiac Disease and still experiencing symptoms after adopting a strict gluten-free diet, you’re not alone—and it might be time to consider if something more is… Continue reading
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Celiac Myths – Understand the Truth
Celiac disease is one of the most misunderstood conditions out there. While more people are becoming aware of gluten and its effects, misconceptions about Celiac disease continue to spread—especially online. Let’s dive into the most common Celiac disease myths and uncover the truth behind them.… Continue reading
