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 MAY IS CELIAC AWARENESS MONTH!

WHAT IS CELIAC DISEASE?

Celiac disease (see-lee-ak) is also called celiac sprue non-tropical sprue and gluten-sensitive enteropathy. Celiac disease is an inherited condition triggered by a medical condition in which the absorptive surface of the small intestine is damaged by a substance called gluten. 

Currently the only treatment for celiac disease is to continually maintain a strict gluten-free diet.  It is estimated that 1 in 133 persons in Canada are affected by Celiac disease.

COMMON SYMPTOMS OF CELIAC DISEASE

The following Symptoms may be present in varied combinations

• Anemia (iron and/or folic acid)
• Lactose Intolerance
• Depression
• Nausea and or vomiting
• Diarrhea and/or constipation
• Bone and joint pain
• Weight loss
• Mouth ulcers
• Easy bruising
• Chronic fatigue
• Amenorrhea (absence of menstrual bleeding)
• Vitamin Deficiency (A,B,D,E,K,B12)
• Bloating, flatulence, abdominal pain

ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS IN CHILDREN

• Failure to grow
• Irritability
• Dental abnormalities
• Delayed puberty

SOME ASSOCIATED SYMPTOMS

• Dermatitis herpetiformis
• Type 1 Diabetes
• Thyroid Disease
• Infertility & miscarriages
• Osteoporosis

For more information on Celiac Disease.

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Health & Wellness Fair Maple Ridge 2012

The greenery-layden City of Maple Ridge  is nestled against the Coast mountains and a 45 minute drive east of downtown Vancouver. Maple Ridge has recently become known for hosting an array of festivals and community events including a blend of authentic rural activities.

This upcoming event is all about Health and Wellness! Mark your calendars and put it into your Smartphone. Come join us and  meet some of the local businesses.

Admission is cash or food donation to the Friends in Need Food bank. Let's be joyful givers - make a difference in our community and ensure that we meet the rapidly growing need for food assistance this holiday season. 

December is  generally the busiest time of the year and often the most difficult for many needy families. When we extend a hand of compassion, we join them in their suffering. You may want to extend your hand of contribution and financial aid because "No one has ever become poor by giving" (Anne Frank, Diary of Anne Frank).  Someone once said, "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle"

Let's impact the City of Maple Ridge and our beautiful community by actively demonstrating kindness, meeting needs and impacting lives with love. 

I look forward to meeting you and answering any questions that you may you.