Testing For Celiac Disease And Gluten Intolerance By Amy Burkhart MD, RD How do you test for celiac disease and gluten intolerance? The information on this topic can be dizzying. Let’s simplify it. Celiac Disease Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition that occurs in…
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…
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?…
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…
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…