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Dr. Amy Burkhart is a doctor (M.D.) and Registered Dietitian ( R.D). Dr. Burkhart is one of only two physicians in the U.S. who is also a dietitian and board certified in integrative medicine. She approaches problems from a unique perspective using traditional medicine, nutrition, and integrative medicine. Follow her on Facebook at Amy Burkhart MD RD or on Instagram @TheCeliacMD
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Fingernail changes in IBS, Gluten Sensitivity and Celiac Disease

Fingernail changes in IBS, Gluten Sensitivity and Celiac DiseaseFingernails: A Window To Your Health By Amy Burkhart MD, RD If you suffer from digestive issues such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), FODMAP intolerance, or gluten sensitivity, fingernails may reveal more about your health than…

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What Is Mild Celiac Disease?

What Does “Mild“ Celiac Disease Mean? By Amy Burkhart MD, RD Many people are told they have “mild celiac disease.” “ What does that mean?” Do they need a strictly gluten-free diet? Can they “cheat” once in a while since it is only mild?…

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Reasons People Follow A Gluten-Free Diet

7 Types of Gluten-Free Dieters By Amy Burkhart MD, RD What are the reasons people follow a gluten-free diet? Chefs and restaurant employees are baffled and irritated when they meticulously accommodate a gluten-free dining request, only to see the same person diving into the…

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What Causes Celiac Disease?

What Is The Cause Of Celiac Disease?One possible answer By Amy Burkhart MD, RD What causes celiac disease? How can someone who has eaten gluten their entire life suddenly become ill after ingesting it? Researchers may be close to finding an answer to these…

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The Mental Toll of the Gluten-Free Diet

By Amy Burkhart MD, RD The Mental Effects Of Following A Gluten-Free Diet The term “gluten-free” is now commonplace in our daily lives. Because of gluten’s popularity, people believe adhering to a gluten-free diet is easy. Gluten-free food is everywhere. Thus people assume it…

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