PRLog (Press Release) -
Apr 08, 2008 -
The Gluten Free Registry™
(glutenfreeregistry.com)
has launched their GPS Points-of-Interest (POI) downloads for Garmin™
and Navman™
satellite navigation systems. Now you can have their searchable database with you on the road. This latest way to access their database comes just one month after the successful launch of their mobile web site (gfregistry.mobi)
. Now their searchable database is available from your PC or Mac, mobile phone, and satellite navigation system. Finding a gluten-free friendly business near you has never been more convenient.
Celiac Disease is a genetic disorder where the body has an intolerance to the protein called gluten which is found in wheat, rye, barley and oats. According to the Celiac Sprue Association, "1 in 133 Americans have celiac disease". Left untreated, people with Celiac Disease can develop further complications such as vitamin deficiencies, other autoimmune diseases, osteoporosis, thyroid disease, and cancer.
Celiac Disease is characterized by damage to the mucosal lining of the small intestine, and is responsible for the malabsorption of nutrients resulting in malnutrition. It is also linked to skin blisters (dermatitis herpetiformis)
and gall bladder disease. Celiac Disease is not age-dependent and may become active at any age. Celiac Disease can be misdiagnosed as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or stress.
Currently the only treatment for Celiac Disease is a strict, 100% gluten-free diet. The Gluten Free Registry™
is a free website where people living without gluten can find gluten-free friendly restaurants, bakeries, grocers, caterers and more. Now that data is available on the road with their GPS Points-of-Interest downloads.
