Magnesium Deficiency Is Common By Amy Burkhart MD, RD Magnesium deficiency is common and difficult to measure with blood tests. Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in our bodies (following Calcium, Phosphorus, and Potassium). It is vital to health. The majority of magnesium…
My Celiac Disease is “Contagious” By Amy Burkhart MD, RD How can celiac disease be contagious? It is an autoimmune disease. You can’t “catch” celiac disease, but the number of people with celiac disease is rising. Why? The “Spread” When I moved to California,…
POTS Syndrome And GlutenDoes Gluten Worsen Pots Syndrome Symptoms? POTS syndrome and gluten have a connection. But what exactly is POTS syndrome? While it has been recently reported as a long-haul symptom of COVID-19, evidence is also growing that it is an autoimmune disorder.…
Pesticides In Wheat: A Connection To Gluten SensitivityAnd Their Role In Inflammation By Amy Burkhart MD, RD Pesticides in wheat are now blamed for some cases of gluten sensitivity, and inflammation. And, we aren’t talking about the pesticide “Round-Up”. A Cause Of Gluten Sensitivity…
Free Health and Diet AppsFrom cooking to mental health, giving, and more… By Amy Burkhart MD, RD During the coronavirus pandemic, people are cooking more at home with less food on the shelves. Gyms are closed, stress levels up, and money is tight. Keeping…