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Let the FDA Hear Your Voice

We're well into the FDA public comment period for gluten-free food labeling in the United States. If you haven't already sent in your comments, please consider doing so.

Don't know what to say? No problem! The Celiac Disease Alliance has put together a fantastic resource at 1in133.org that outlines all of the information before the FDA and helps you understand it in everyday language. And, they've set up a comment platform that allows you to submit a comment by simply filling in your name and contact information.

Learn more and let your voice be heard now at 1in133.org!

Presentation on Celiac Disease and Dental Defects

Check out this great event coming up in Ottawa about the connection between celiac disease and dental defects. It's an extremely important topic that everyone should know more about.

The Canadian Celiac Association Ottawa Chapter is hosting a General Meeting featuring an interesting presentation from local dental hygienist Elaine Russell. At the event,  Ms. Russell will discuss the recognition of celiac symptoms in patients, the dental effects of celiac disease, and making sure a dental environment is safe.

The event will be held on September 28 at 7:30 PM and is open to the general public.

Location: Riverside Churches of Ottawa, 3191 Riverside Drive (just south of Walkley). For more information, please contact: celiac@magma.ca

Celebrate Celiac Disease Awareness Day

Tomorrow is National Celiac Disease Awareness Day. Thanks to an act last year by the U.S. Senate, September 13th is now designed as Celiac Disease Awareness Day and honors the birthday of Dr. Samual Gee, the first researchers to discover the link between the autoimmune condition and a gluten-free diet.

His famous words were "If the patient can be cured at all, it must be by means of diet."

So what are you doing this year to celebrate the 13th? Consider sharing your story and educating others about celiac disease. Who knows, just by talking about the condition, you could inspire others to speak with their doctors and get tested.

Also, dont forget about the CELIACSURE Celiac Test! It's as accurate as those tests performed in a hospital laboratory, safe, affordable and simple to use...the best part is that you can use the test in the comfort of your own home and get results in only 10 minutes.

Learn more about the test at www.glutenpro.com.

Celiac Database to Launch in India

In Pune, India, there are currently 100 people with celiac disease who are trying to follow a gluten-free diet.  

Pediatric gastroenterologist Vishnu D Biradar says that, "The celiac registry is being launched with the objective of generating awareness about celiac disease among physicians and to coordinate patient education programmes. All private and government hospitals in Maharashtra will register their respective celiac disease patient with this registry."

Celiac has been previously under diagnosed in India due to a lack of awareness. Hopefully the registry will create more diagnoses and lead to a healthier lifestyle for many people in India!

Read more: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Celiac-disease-database-to-be-launched-in-city/articleshow/9904799.cms

Celiac Disease Past and Present

A celiac disease diagnoses has become more common as awareness among patients, doctors, and nutritionists has grown. However, there was a time when celiac could have been fatal to people with undiagnosed conditions. This article takes a look at celiac disease in its past and present, and how the gluten-free business is growing into the future.

Read more about the progression of celiac disease at: http://www.chronogram.com/issue/2011/9/Whole+Living/Gluten-Free-Nation?page=2

Tennis Star Venus Williams Diagnosed with Autoimmune Disease

Tennis star Venus William's announced that she was pulling out of the US Open due to her recent diagnoses of Sjogren's Syndrome.  

Sjogren's is an auto-immune disease that causes inflammation in the muscles and the lungs which can lead to extreme fatigue and joint pain as well as dryness in the mouth and eyes.

It has been suggested that a gluten-free diet may help some patients, especially in the small number of patients diagnosed with both celiac and sjogrens.  

Read more: 

Article 1: http://www.sjogrens.org/home/about-sjogrens-syndrome/living-with-sjogrens/diet-a-food-tips

Article 2: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-09-01/venus-williams-faces-tough-fight-on-tennis-return-from-autoimmune-disease.html

Helping Your Family and Friends Understand Celiac and the Gluten-Free Diet

This is a great article for your friends and family who want to understand celiac disease a little bit better.

It can help give them some insight onto what actually keeping a strict gluten-free diet means and the vast variety of foods that may contain gluten.

It also gives a list of safe foods as well as health benefits of eating gluten-free.  Make sure to share with your friends and family and let them into your world!

Read more: http://www.presstelegram.com/lifestyle/ci_18798792