Does Gluten Cause Keratosis Pilaris (a.k.a. Chicken Skin)? By Amy Burkhart MD, RD Chicken skin is a term commonly used for the skin condition keratosis pilaris. According to “Dr. Google,” this rash on the backs of arms, cheeks, and thighs is made worse…
The Sucrose Intolerance Diet may help relieve gut symptoms. New research finds that over a third of people with IBS and diarrhea may have sucrose intolerance. With over 35 million people in the U.S. alone suffering from IBS, that is a lot of sucrose…
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…
The Microbiome and Celiac Disease by Amy Burkhart MD, RD Your Gut Bacteria Play An Important Role In Your Health The gluten-free diet may not be all that is needed to treat celiac disease. What role do the gut bacteria/microbiome play? Can probiotics help?…