Celiac Disease 1, 2, 3

The multi-systemic disorder, Celiac Disease, is an autoimmune and/or inflammatory condition of the small intestine, induced by the ingestion of gluten which presents itself is a variety of diverse system wide symptoms.

in every 133 people in the US have Celiac Disease, a disease purely controlled by a change in diet.  The varied and individual symptoms of Celiac disease are managed with a complete, 100% avoidance of gluten; the protein found in wheat, oats, rye, and barley.  Celiac disease is twice as common as Crohn’s Disease, ulcerative colitis and cystic fibrosis combined.  Only 3% of those with Celiac Disease are currently diagnosed.

things are needed, the gene and gluten in the diet. There are other health problems that have been associated with gluten in the diet.  However, the most severe of these conditions is celiac disease which is genetic.  However, one can Restore Health and Reclaim their Life through a 100% gluten-free diet.  This is unique, while there is no cure, there is a successful treatment.  

million Americans are suffering from Celiac Disease and do not know it.  Their medley of symptoms are often misdiagnosed or discounted as a mystery disease. They are absent from work and from class.  Lack of diagnosis takes a toll on our schools and economy.  The Celiac Site is bringing together businesses in order to deliver quality gluten free goods and services. This cooperative group is known as: MANY WAVES OF GRAIN.  The aim of this cooperation is a gluten free presence in the marketplace that will lead to awareness.  The more who are aware the more who will be tested.  The more who are tested and lead the gluten free life, the larger the activist body will become.   It is ONLY through this awareness and activism that necessary funds will be made available for research and possibly for a cure.   And if they can unlock Celiac Disease, researchers will have new keys to unlock other autoimmunity diseases such as diabetes, lupus, thyroid disease, and psoriasis.