<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Hi, I read with interest Gayle's post on the twins. There are now 3 Celiac's in my household: Both of my children and myself. The non-celiac's in the family decided to go glutenfree last year (August 2000) when my son was extremely ill and diagnosed with Celiac. My daughter's celiac was subsequently found two months ago , (it was silent up to that point). My individual research has found that in my family my maternal grandmother(now deceased),maternal first cousin, my brother and myself and my two children as having Celiac. My mother and my maternal aunt both have osteo and my aunt also has thyroid. My brother's daughters are being tested now. My genealogical research with others researching my maternal grandmother's family line has uncovered Celiac Disease, Type 1 Diabetes (lots of children),UC, Osteo, colon and undetermined origin cancers. I would love to think we could avoid, outgrow or cure this disease in our family. However, I suspect that the strength of the genetic forces involved would never allow this to happen! On a bright note, I feel that we have all adjusted well, are all eating healthier, "no processed foods or preservatives" and have to say there is nothing more satisfying then looking into my fruit and vegetable filled grocery cart while glancing into the "fudgie-o cookie, pizza pop, green ketchup, filled cart beside me! Carrie Calgary, Canada