Gluten Free News Round-Up: January 15th-21st

Tips for Becoming a Gluten Free Activist
As a social worker, activism is a requirement. I am not speaking in terms of breaking the law and reeking havoc, but rather letting your voice and concerns be heard in an effort to create change. This article is a great, and simple, resource that provides tips for being an activist. Take a look, and get cracking locally!

Research Reflections on Mass Celiac Disease Screening
This interesting qualitative study looks at the perceptions of individual’s diagnosed with Celiac Disease via mass screening in Sweden. Overall results seemed to point to a positive perspective of mass screening, with participants glad they had had the opportunity to get diagnosed.

Communion Hosts More Readily Available for Gluten Intolerant Worshipers
This is a common religious issue in many churches, and as the article suggests can cause frequent conflicts of ‘soul’. While individuals can visit GlutenFreeHosts.com to purchase their own individual hosts some churches, like the one in this article, are making a move to accommodate these church goers themselves. Way to be Proactive!

Low Risk of Gastrointestinal Cancer Among Patients with Celiac Disease, Inflammation, or Latent Celiac
Contrary to multiple smaller studies, this larger study suggests that the risk of developing GI Cancer is no higher in the CD population than other similar or normal populations. While the risk is still higher the first year after diagnosis, this is good news for those who maintain a gluten free diet for life.

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