Well, it's that time of year again - Coeliac Awareness Week. That's right, folks. The week in which we raise awareness about Coeliac Disease however which way we can. Here's the message - know the symptoms and see your doctor if you're worried. Diagnosis is the first step to healing. For more information about Coeliac Disease, visit the Coeliac Australia website. And if you want to know … [Read more...]
It’s all fun and games with a Coeliac in the fold
With Coeliac Awareness Week almost at an end, a blog post that I've written for Coeliac Australia has been featured on their site, Sick and Tired. It's always exciting to get this kind of exposure, so please click here to have a look and to read the other stories. Our story is below, complete with before and after pics of my daughter. Gluten-free and healthy. A far cry from her pre-diagnosis … [Read more...]
Coeliac Awareness Week 13-20 March 2014
Coeliac Awareness Week started in Australia today. It's run by Coeliac Australia and this year's focus is on getting proper testing and diagnosis. A great theme, considering it's a very under-diagnosed disease. There's a campaign on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to raise awareness. With a simple hashtag, you can get involved. So if you're writing anything about Coeliac Disease or going … [Read more...]
Coeliac Awareness Week 13-20 March
It's Coeliac Awareness Week here in Australia. Our national body, Coeliac Australia, runs a week-long media campaign to increase awareness of Coeliac Disease. It is estimated that Coeliac Disease affects one in 100 Australians, however 75 percent are undiagnosed. That's a huge statistic. The theme of this year's campaign is "Sick and Tired" - it's worth a look. … [Read more...]