By Amy Burkhart MD, RD Se cree que el síndrome de activación mastocitaria / SAM (MCAS, por sus siglas en inglés) es un trastorno común, pero relativamente desconocido, que solo recientemente está ganando terreno en la conversación general sobre la salud. Se le…
Traveling Gluten-Free In Ecuador Gluten-free travel tips for Ecuador are scarce. To make traveling to Ecuador easier for the next gluten-free traveler, I decided to diverge from my usual medical articles and share information about traveling gluten-free in Ecuador. It is a fantastic country,…
Does Gluten Cause Keratosis Pilaris (a.k.a. Chicken Skin)? By Amy Burkhart, MD, RD | Dr. Burkhart is the only physician in the United States who is also a registered dietitian and board-certified in integrative medicine. Chicken skin is a term commonly used for the skin…
Covid And Gluten Intolerance- How Are They Connected? By Amy Burkhart MD, RD Up to 30% of people who have had covid, continue to have symptoms after the main illness passes. Some providers recommend a gluten-free diet to help with these lingering symptoms.…
Arsenic In Rice By Amy Burkhart MD, RD Should Gluten-Free Dieters Be Worried? Arsenic in rice-should you be worried? Rice is a staple component of the gluten-free diet, so many who follow the diet are concerned. A Consumer Reports video segment titled “Why Your…