Down with the Pastryarchy

Have you been diagnosed with Celiac Disease, Refractory Celiac Disease, Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity, Wheat Allergy, or another medical reason to avoid gluten and grains? You’re in the right place! We are so excited to connect with you and to share valuable information that has been years in the making!

On this site you will learn, first-hand from someone with real-life experience living as a Celiac. You’ll also connect with a supportive community for newly diagnosed or suspected Celiacs, have access to educational resources, tried and tested products, and free recipes which have been carefully crafted just for you, to help make gluten free living as easy as possible.

A great place to start learning about living with Celiac Disease is our Educational Program, which is filled with thoughtfully designed content, dedicated to helping you transition to living without gluten, grains, or even dairy, to whichever degree your body needs.

Our course, which is designed for both newly diagnosed and established Celiacs, starts at ground zero and covers things like:

• How to identify gluten and grains on labels
• Setting up a gluten safe kitchen
• Gathering support from gluten safety allies
• Navigating social settings, like eating in restaurants, dating, holidays, and travel
• And much more!

You can click here to view the first chapter (and table of contents) for free!

Whether you have been eating gluten free and still experiencing high tissue transglutaminase blood markers, dealing with eczema, acne, dermatitis, migraines, gut pain, joint pain, brain fog, or bloating, the information provided through our Educational Program will give you the answers that you need to reclaim your health and well-being.

Discovering that you need to eliminate gluten, grains, and/or dairy from your life is undeniably a game changer. It can also be an incredible opportunity for growth, discovery, and new adventures! Join us on the journey, and follow the link to gain access to the Educational Program that will serve as the carefully crafted map to guide you. We’ve been there, let us show you the way.

Click here to read the first chapter and take the first step!

You might be wondering who I am and why you should listen to me; well, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Susanne, and I have Celiac Disease. Over 10 years ago, I started having severe migraines and episodes of vertigo with mysterious nausea and vomiting that would come and go, lasting for a few days to up to 6 months. I struggled with significant fatigue, gut, joint, and body pain, and memory issues. Basic life tasks like going to university classes, work, or cooking food, had suddenly become a challenge, and I needed to take action.

I want to share my experience and the things that I have learned in hopes of making your life easier, and your transition to the gluten free lifestyle much less painful on many levels.

When I began struggling with my condition, I wished that I had a single resource like the Educational Program and this website to help me get past my brain fog and heal myself. After gaining some success, I decided that I didn’t want others to struggle the way I did, so I decided to create this site. It will probably feel overwhelming for a little while, but help and support are just a click away! Please know that you’re not alone; I’m here to support and teach you how to adapt to life without gluten, grains, and/or dairy. (Read my whole story here.)

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Here you can find links to our favorite pantry items, books, kitchen gear, personal care products, supplements, and resources.

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Here you will find a curated list of informative, helpful, and inspirational articles, useful apps, great podcasts, and other trustworthy websites. Let me know if I’m missing your favourite source and I’ll add it to the list!