Gluten-Free Registry provides free resource to people living with Celiac Disease!

The Gluten-Free Registry is pleased to announce the official launch of their web site, www.glutenfreeregistry.com. Their registry helps people living with Celiac Disease find gluten-free friendly resaurants, bakeries, caterers and more.
 
Jan. 27, 2008 - PRLog -- The Gluten-Free Registry is pleased to announce the official launch of their web site, www.glutenfreeregistry.com. 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 is often 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 service where people living without gluten can find gluten-free friendly restaurants, bakeries, caterers and more. It also allows gluten-free friendly businesses identify themselves as a resource to the Celiac community.

Traveling with Celiac Disease can be especially difficult since you are away from your usual sources of gluten-free food. The number of gluten-free resources can vary greatly by geographic location so advanced planning is recommended. The Gluten-Free Registry allows travelers to identify gluten-free friendly businesses at their destination.

Website: www.glutenfreeregistry.com
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