Celiac disease

Suffering stomach pain, bloating and odd bowel movements? You could be lactose intolerant. What is lactose intolerance? Lactose is a sugar in milk that is broken down by our digestive system using an enzyme called lactase. If you have insufficient lactase, your stomach and intestines can’t effectively break down the lactose, which can lead to […]

Coeliac disease is the permanent intolerance to a protein called gluten, and currently affects approximately 1 in every 100 Australians. The disease involves an autoimmune reaction to the intake of gluten, causing the lining of the small intestine to become damaged and nutrients to be poorly absorbed. Upon diagnosis of coeliac disease, a diet completely […]