Does Gluten Cause Keratosis Pilaris (a.k.a. Chicken Skin)?By Amy Burkhart MD, RD Chicken skin is a term commonly used for the skin condition keratosis pilaris. According to “Dr. Google,” this rash on the backs of arms, cheeks, and thighs is made worse by eating…
The Sucrose Intolerance Diet may help relieve gut symptoms. New research finds that over a third of people with IBS and diarrhea may have sucrose intolerance. With over 35 million people in the U.S. alone suffering from IBS, that is a lot of sucrose…
Does The Autoimmune Protocol Diet (AIP) Help? 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 diet- The Autoimmune Protocol Diet. But…
Covid And Gluten Intolerance- How Are They Connected? By Amy Burkhart MD, RD With Covid-19 raging, I have begun to see providers recommend a gluten-free diet to help with the lingering symptoms experienced by some who’ve had Covid-19. This line of thinking may stem…
by Amy Burkhart MD, RD Are Oats Gluten Free? Even in 2022, confusion still surrounds oats and the gluten-free diet. Are oats gluten-free? How much is safe? Do people on a gluten-free diet need only to eat oats labeled “gluten-free?” Is it different if…