#CoeliacDisease

by Gillian Kelly on Oct 12th, 2016 - 2566 Views

Scientists have discovered that a new vaccine may help to cure gluten intolerance in coeliac sufferers. Presently there is no treatment for coeliac disease except, obviously for them to eliminate gluten from their diet. This means removing wheat, barley, rye and even oats because oats can be cross contaminated... 

by Gillian Kelly on May 15th, 2015 - 3000 Views

Coeliac Disease is an auto immune disease caused by a reaction to gluten.  When the sufferer eats gluten, their immune system reacts by damaging the lining of their small intestine. About 46,000 people in Ireland suffer from Coeliac Disease.  Monday May 11th to 15th  saw Coeliac Awareness Week and...