Claire Atkin
Claire is studying the attitudes of older adults diagnosed with celiac disease toward physical activity at the University of Victoria. She has been diagnosed with celiac disease since she was 20 years old, and writes an academic-oriented gluten-free blog at gfc.tumblr.com, where she posts academic article summaries, corporate correspondence, and a few extras on the side. 
Articles by this Author
Celiac Disease and Physical Activity
- By Claire Atkin
- Published 06/2/2009
- Celiac Disease & Gluten Intolerance Research
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Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that is triggered by gluten in
the bloodstream, and is becoming increasingly common. Previously
considered quite rare, it is now estimated to occur in 1 in 100-150
people in all societies except Japan. Physical activity fights against
some of the lasting symptoms of celiac disease, but some of the
symptoms inhibit physical activity.
Pain in Women During Sex Could be Caused by Untreated Celiac Disease
- By Claire Atkin
- Published 05/28/2009
- Additional Celiac Disease Concerns
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This case report from Italy found that pain in women during sex coupled with gastrointestinal symptoms were the only indicators of celiac disease.