Fasting Mimicking Diets Eating while fasting? How does that work? By Amy Burkhart MD, RD The fasting-mimicking diet is the newest form of the ancient practice of fasting. But what exactly is it? For centuries, fasting has been used to promote mental clarity,…
What is ARFID? ARFID stands for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. Most people have never heard of ARFID, but it is one of the most common eating disorders seen in children. And, contrary to old beliefs, it also happens in adults. In fact, the number…
Celiac Disease vs. Gluten Sensitivity The differences are more than you may realize A 2021 update Celiac disease symptoms and gluten sensitivity symptoms can be exactly the same*. What is the difference between these two conditions if the symptoms are similar? The gluten-free…
SIBO Explained SIBO Symptoms, Testing, Diet; And Its Connection To IBS Updated May, 2021 By Amy Burkhart, MD RD What Is SIBO? What are the symptoms of SIBO? Are SIBO and IBS related? Is there a SIBO test? What about a SIBO diet? And…
It may not be IBS, migraines, or chronic fatigue. It might be celiac disease. Celiac disease is sneaky; symptoms are not always in the digestive system. A celiac diagnosis is not always easy to make. My story is no different. It is crazy, almost…