Autoimmune Disease


woman holding jaw in pain, she has dark curly hair. TMJ headache TMJ headaches can be painful

TMJ Headache : Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

TMJ HeadacheCauses, Symptoms & Treatment By Amy Burkhart MD, RD How is the temporomandibular joint, TMJ for short, associated with headaches? The connection is strong, and stress is contributing. Let’s cover what the TMJ is, its relationship to headaches, provide samples of TMJ exercises,…

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What is pots syndrome. A woman with POTS after covid is laying on a couch with her feet up in the air

POTS Syndrome Symptoms & Covid Connection

POTS Syndrome SymptomsExplaining POTS and its connection to COVID By Amy Burkhart MD, RD POTS ( Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) is making headlines. It is being seen after Covid infections, even if Covid was mild or asymptomatic. But what is POTS Syndrome? What are…

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steak on a plate with tomato contains meat glue which may be a cause of autoimmune disease

Is Meat Glue A Cause Of Autoimmune Disease?

Meat Glue May Trigger Some Autoimmune Disease By Amy Burkhart MD, RD   What is meat glue? And what does it have to do with autoimmune disease? There are likely many reasons autoimmune diseases get “triggered.” Research continues to show that meat glue may…

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bean soup and epazote

Epazote: A natural way to decrease gas

EpazoteAn Herb Used In Cooking Also Decreases Gas Caused By Eating Beans By Amy Burkhart MD, RD What Is Epazote? Epazote has been used for generations in traditional cooking Epazote is a special herb that’s often used in cooking. It’s a small green leaf…

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AIP Diet Autoimmune protocol diet

The Autoimmune Protocol Diet (AIP Diet) : Does it help?

Does The Autoimmune Protocol Diet (AIP) Help? By Amy Burkhart MD, RD   Autoimmune diseases are on the rise. Most current treatment options for autoimmune disorders are medications that suppress or modify the immune system. Patients are searching for other options. Enter the AIP…

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