According to Mahatma Gandhi, “A correct diagnosis is three-fourths the remedy”. Whilst this may be something of an overstatement, the importance of medical diagnosis is clear. It is recognised that an accurate and timely diagnosis provides an individual with the best opportunity for a positive health outcome. (1) In contrast, a diagnostic error may result […]

What we were hoping would be the first year of a Covid‐free New Zealand instead saw the arrival of the deadly  Delta variant,  with another  6  weeks in lockdown for  Auckland and  2  weeks for the rest of the country. Fortunately, our team Wendy, Dana, Fred & Lisa were able to continue their great work […]

Here are some top tips from our Health Promotion Manager for thriving with coeliac disease.. 1. Choose safe gluten-free food Anything containing wheat, barley, rye, semolina, oats, malt, spelt, bran, triticale or brewer’s yeast is unsuitable for people with CD. Products manufactured in New Zealand and Australia, can only be labelled ‘gluten free’ if they […]