Autoimmune Disease


OMAD: One Meal A Day Fasting

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 unnecessary torture? Let’s cover OMAD fasting, discuss any benefits, and see what…

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

Celiac Disease Diagnosis: Why It’s Missed

  By Amy Burkhart, MD, RD | Dr. Burkhart is the only physician in the United States who is also a registered dietitian and board-certified in integrative medicine.   Celiac Symptoms Are Not Always Digestive A celiac diagnosis isn’t always straightforward, and my story is proof. Most…

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A man looking unwell due to a new food intolerance after he has had gastroenteritis, a stomach infection. He is looking at a sandwich looking ill

A Common Stomach Problem Causes New Food Intolerances

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”…

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Chicken Skin ¿El gluten causa queratosis pilaris (piel de gallina)?

Gluten And Keratosis Pilaris AKA Chicken Skin Rash

Does Gluten Cause Keratosis Pilaris (a.k.a. Chicken Skin)? By Amy Burkhart, MD, RD | Dr. Burkhart is the only physician in the United States who is also a registered dietitian and board-certified in integrative medicine.   Chicken skin is a term commonly used for the skin…

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