Coeliac Disease receives a lot of attention when it comes to physical health and diet. This makes sense, as of course, it is an autoimmune condition with physical symptoms, and health consequences and its only known treatment is a strictly gluten-free diet. However, CD affects more than just physical health for many people with CD. […]

It’s that time of year, again, when many families are thinking of school uniforms, stationery, bus rides, after-school care, and children being able to socially connect with friends again and meet their new teachers. It is also when parents of a coeliac child are wondering if their child’s new teacher knows what coeliac disease is […]

Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition that is triggered by gluten. The gluten’s antigens induce an immune reaction against the small intestinal mucosal lining. This reaction is known as inflammation leading to several symptoms including fatigue, abdominal pain, anaemia, diarrhoea or constipation and bloating. Gluten damage is not confined to the small intestine as there […]