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1. Celiac diagnosis can come years after symptoms begin
Digestive Health SmartBrief | Jul 16, 2008
Many people suffer with what seem like common digestive system troubles without realizing they have celiac disease. A 2007 survey taken by the Canadian Celiac Association's more than 5,000 members found the average time to diagnosis was 12 years, and many people had seen three physicians in the process. Screening tests are available, but the only real treatment for celiac disease is adopting a gluten-free diet. Globe and Mail (Toronto), The (07/09)
2. Top 10 forgotten superfoods
Digestive Health SmartBrief | Jul 16, 2008
ABC News (07/09)
3. Grocers stock shelves with celiac patients in mind
Digestive Health SmartBrief | Jul 16, 2008
The gluten-free food requirements of celiac patients are becoming more important to businesses. Grocers in Connecticut are adding new lines of gluten-free foods, creating what David Colomb of the Price Chopper chain calls "celiac supercenters." Shop Rite owner Paul Tornaquindici also caters to celiac patients but says it is not for sales as much as it is out of a sense of community. Herald (New Britain, Conn.), The (07/14)
4. Gluten-free product labeling coming soon
Digestive Health SmartBrief | Jul 16, 2008
Starting in August, the FDA will allow products with less than 20 parts per million of gluten to voluntarily use a gluten-free label -- a change aimed at giving celiac disease patients more information on products they can include in their diets. Meat, fish, poultry, eggs and highly refined oils are excluded from using the new labels. Greater Media Newspapers (N.J.) (07/10)
5. Fermented foods gain popularity, may improve digestion
Digestive Health SmartBrief | Jul 16, 2008
Globe and Mail (Toronto), The (07/09)
6. Don't let IBS ruin your day: Take control of your symptoms
Digestive Health SmartBrief | Jul 16, 2008
Tired of the abdominal pain, diarrhea and constipation associated with IBS? IBS is a common digestive disorder affecting millions of Americans every day. Learn the facts about IBS and find out which treatment options are right for you.
7. Crohn's patient "100% better" after stem cell transplant
Digestive Health SmartBrief | Jul 16, 2008
Ottawa Citizen, The (07/11)
8. At-home IBS program helps reduce symptoms
Digestive Health SmartBrief | Jul 16, 2008
A new study suggests that a home-based program of self-care strategies -- such as keeping a list of trigger foods, a diary of symptoms and managing stress -- can help IBS patients who do not respond to drugs or dietary changes and cannot attend therapist-led behavior programs. U.S. researchers compared a four-week self-administered program to a 10-week therapist-driven program and found them equally effective at relieving abdominal pain and bowel symptoms. Reuters (07/11)
9. Chewable probiotics attract interest from consumers, companies
Digestive Health SmartBrief | Jul 16, 2008
NutraIngredients (07/07)
10. Health run-down and recipes for sorghum, bulgur
Digestive Health SmartBrief | Jul 16, 2008
Times (Munster-Hammond-Merrillville-Valparaiso, Ind.), The (07/14)
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