It may not be IBS, migraines, or chronic fatigueIt might be celiac disease By Amy Burkhart MD, RD 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.…
A Common Stomach Problem Causes New Food Intolerances By Amy Burkhart MD, RD Food intolerances are common. Over 20% of people have unwanted symptoms after eating. Problems such as bloating, heartburn, cramping, or other digestive complaints are frequently labeled “ a sensitive stomach”…
What Is Osteopathic Medicine?Is It Legitimate? And what Is a D.O.? By Amy Burkhart MD, RD What is osteopathic medicine,? What is a DO? Are these types of doctors “legitimate” health care providers? Osteopathic medicine is a branch of modern medicine and is…
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…
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…