by Nikki Ver Steeg RD, LN

Registered Dietitian and Certified Wellness Coach

Singaram Gastroenterology

October 2008

Gluten is a type of protein found in common grains like wheat, barley, rye and oats. It is also essential to remember that any foods or beverages that are products of wheat, barley, rye and oats will contain gluten and need to also be eliminated. These would include malt or malt flavoring, malt vinegar, triticale, durum, graham, kamut, semolina and spelt. Singaram Gastroenterology maintains the highest level of specialized treatment in the region with exceptional patient-focused care. For an independent clinic with a personalized focus for your specific condition,call Singaram Gastroenterology at 605-310-2000.

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by Dr. Singaram

Gastroenterologist, Singaram Gastroenterology

Owner of Midwest Medical Care, PC.

October 2008

Celiac disease is one of the top ten missed diagnoses in gastro-intestinal symptoms (Reader’s Digest, August 2007). Several symptoms, not only diarrhea or abdominal bloating, can be part or totally from celiac disease. This includes muscle pains, fatigue, insomnia, etc. The European, and especially the Scandinavian, population is highly susceptible to celiac disease than any other population. I would encourage anyone with any vague symptoms including “Fibromyalgia,” or non-specific muscle or body aches to be tested for celiac disease. If you have celiac disease it is important to receive appropriate treatment with a team consisting of a gastroenterologist and a nutritionist who is specialized in such disorders, which takes time and experience. Singaram Gastroenterology maintains the highest level of specialized treatment in the region with exceptional patient-focused care. For an independent clinic with a personalized focus for your specific condition,call Singaram Gastroenterology at 605-310-2000.

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Meadowsweet Natural Health Market will participate in the first annual Sioux Falls Walk Now for Autism Event that is being held on October 11th at the Sioux Falls Stadium. The event is being hosted by Autism Speaks, a non-profit organization that promotes awareness of autism and its effects on individuals, families and communities.  The group is dedicated to raising funds for research into the causes of and treatments for autism.  Walk Now for Autism is a 5K family walk and an autism community resource fair to heighten public awareness and raise money to fund autism research.  Biomedical research is being conducted into the link between diet/nutrition and the symptoms of autism.  Scheduled in 65 US cities, Walk Now for Autism brings together business and civic leaders, medical professionals, educators and families who share a common goal to find the missing piece of the autism puzzle.  Meadowsweet will be providing gluten-free snacks at the event. You can also stop by and visit with Laurie and Patty at Meadowsweet Market’s informational booth. Join us and Walk Now for Autism! To get involved with Walk Now for Autism, visit www.walknowforautism.org/siouxfalls