Autoimmune Disease


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 SymptomsPOTS Syndrome and Its Connection to COVID By Amy Burkhart MD, RD Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is making headlines, especially as more cases appear after COVID-19 infections—even in people with mild or asymptomatic cases. But what exactly is POTS syndrome? What…

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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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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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OMAD: One Meal A Day Fasting

OMAD: One Meal a Day FastingA Weight Loss Kickstart Or Passing Fad? By Amy Burkhart MD, RD   The search continues for the optimal eating method for weight management and health. Is One Meal a Day fasting (OMAD) the answer to that quest or…

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Integrative medicine doctor, celiac doctor, registerd dietitian celiac physician Amy Burkhart

A Celiac Diagnosis Is Often Missed

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.…

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