Celicac Test

 CELIAC TEST

 

A Simple Blood Test is available from Natural Point to test for Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance.

 

This disease is a lifelong autoimmune disease, which can affect many parts of your body and may lead to serious illnesses. People with Celiac Disease are gluten intolerant, meaning that their diet should be gluten free.

Celiac Disease causes our bodies to have higher levels of certain antibodies in their blood, which perceive gluten as a threat to the body. In the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia, the spelling ´Coeliac´is preferred, but both Coeliac and Celiac refer to the same disease.

 

What is Gluten?

 

Gluten is a mix of proteins found in wheat and other grains, such as barley and rye. Nutritionally speaking, the gluten proteins have quite a low value compared to gluten free proteins, but where gluten excels is as a structure building agent, used in baking and pastas for example. It is the gluten that forms the structure of dough, allowing the baker to shape his bread.

 

Symptoms

 

Digestive symptoms are more common in infants and children. Listed below are the most common symptoms found in children:

  • abdominal bloating and pain
  • chronic diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • constipation
  • pale, foul-smelling, or fatty stool
  • weight loss
  • irritability and behavioral issues
  • dental enamel defects of the permanent teeth
  • delayed growth and puberty
  • short stature
  • failure to thrive
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Adults are less likely to have digestive symptoms, with only one-third experiencing diarrhea. Adults are more likely to experience:

  • unexplained iron-deficiency anemia
  • fatigue
  • bone or joint pain
  • arthritis
  • bone loss or osteoporosis
  • depression or anxiety
  • tingling numbness in the hands and feet
  • seizures or migraines
  • missed menstrual periods
  • infertility or recurrent miscarriage
  • canker sores inside the mouth
  • an itchy skin rash (dermatitis herpetiformis)

Celiac Screen at Natural Point

 

For a Celiac Test to be effective, you must be on a diet that contains some gluten.

  • At Natural Point, you will receive the results of your test within 24 hours.
  • More than 55 diseases have been linked to gluten. It is estimated that 99% of the people that have either a gluten intolerance or celiac disease have never been diagnosed.

Celiac disease is a serious but manageable condition, provided it is detected and treated correctly. The naturopaths at Natural Point have extensive experience in this field, and will assist you in making the lifestyle changes you need to control your gluten intolerance.

Gluten Diet

  • Gluten is a mix of proteins found in wheat and other grains, such as barley and rye. Celiac Disease is simply an intolerance to these proteins.
  • Celiac Disease causes our bodies to have higher levels of certain antibodies in their blood, which perceive gluten as a threat to the body.
  • This disease is a lifelong autoimmune disease, which can affect many parts of your body and may lead to serious illnesses.

Screen

  • The Celiac Screen is a simple, pin prick blood test that is checked for the presence of the antibodies that are triggered by gluten intolerance.
  • More than 55 diseases have been linked to gluten. It is estimated that 99% of the people that have either a gluten intolerance or celiac disease have never been diagnosed.
  • At Natural Point, you will receive the results of your test within 24 hours.

consultation

  • A consultation and diet plan are included with the Screen test. We will discuss with you which foods to avoid, and find gluten free alternatives for your new diet. Together we can build a plan that works for you and your lifestyle that is liberating, not restrictive.

Smile

Smile! Welcome to your new life! Free to enjoy food once again! With the assistance from Natural Point to take control and manage your Celiac symptoms, you are in good hands.

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