Gluten-free dining Does the popularity of “gluten-free” make dining safer? As I was sitting in the airport with my family, I couldn’t help but think about “food plans” for the trip. As anyone with dietary restrictions knows, traveling requires planning, planning, and more planning.…
Highlights from Amy Burkhart MD RD Jan-Feb 2020 Hi Everyone! If you haven’t caught my posts this past month or so, I am trying to make it a little easier to keep up to speed with the happenings! Here are some recent highlights from…
Years ago, I traveled with my backpack and Lonely Planet guide to Ecuador. I loved the fact that I could see the Amazon, the Andes, volcanos, and beaches, all within a days travel. At that time, the words ‘“gluten-free” had not entered my vocabulary.…
Histamine Intolerance: Could it be causing your symptoms? For a quick health quiz, consider whether you suffer from any of the following common symptoms: • Rashes, Hives or Eczema • Headaches or migraines • Diarrhea • Low blood pressure • Itchy eyes/runny nose/congestion •…
New Research: Changes In Gut Bacteria Related To Chronic Pain New research from the 2018 World Congress on Pain: An imbalance in your gut bacteria can contribute to chronic pain. The study subjects with low diversity in their gut bacteria were found to have…