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Why...
Sydney's Health Market
Sydney, my first born child, was very ill from day one and by the time she was 2 years old she had severe diarrhea, letharg
 y, anemic and a much distended belly. After visiting with several pediatricians, telling me she was allergic to milk, or it is just a bug and will go away in a day or so, I finally found a doctor who was concerned enough to order a battery of tests – an ultra sound, x-rays, a complete blood panel and an intestinal biopsy. The tests revealed
Sydney has Celiac Disease. What on earth is Celiac Disease, I asked? After the initial shock, and finding out Celiac Disease is a digestive disease that damages the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food and people who have Celiac Disease cannot tolerate gluten, a protein in wheat, rye, and barley. Gluten is found in many foods but may also be found in everyday products such as medicines, vitamins, and lip balms. I began diligently reading food labels and contacting food manufacturers regarding the ingredients in their products. (The new labeling laws are very beneficial to those needing special diets). Shopping at the grocery stores I found some gluten free items, but very few and when I returned to pick up these items, the product was either discontinued or just not available. So opening
Sydney’s Health Market was a way for me to bring healthy, gluten free food to our home and also help the many others who have not only Celiac Disease, but other food allergies and for those who just want to eat healthier!
Behind...
Sydney's Health Market
Sydney’s is independently and locally-owned by Stephanie Engel –
Sydney’s mother - and a former pre-school teacher for 10 years at the YMCA in
Fargo. I work closely with the Red River Celiacs, a local support group for Celiac Disease and with many other medical professionals in the surrounding areas. "Awareness" is key to helping others to become healthier individuals. Stephanie’s mother, Laura Kennedy is managing
Sydney’s and has been an office manager in
South Dakota for many years, currently in a bookkeeping partnership business in
Watertown,
SD. Laura travels to Fargo on a weekly basis to help Stephanie with the store. Sandy Kohler with her knowledge and lifestyle of living gluten-free, corn and dairy free has been instrumental in helping
Sydney’s Health Market become one of the finest gluten-free stores in the area.
The Mission...
Sydney's Health Market
Sydney’s Health Market is dedicated to keep all who visit up to date with information needed to live a healthier lifestyle.
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