Should you drink milk at all? Is a2 milk the answer to having dairy without issue? For some, the image of a warm slice of cheese pizza brings about feelings of elation and joy. For others, it evokes worry over the potential consequences that…
Gluten-Free Labeling By Amy Burkhart MD, RD Explaining the gluten-free labeling rule The FDA’s gluten-free labeling rule has a significant impact on the ability of people with celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity to safely choose products at the grocery store. This is the…
Doctors Misunderstand Celiac Disease & Gluten Sensitivity by Amy Burkhart MD, RD Patients feel their doctors don’t understand celiac disease, and they really don’t understand gluten sensitivity. Imagine having an illness that even your doctor can’t help you with. It leaves you swimming in…
Research Shows Meat Glue May Trigger Some Autoimmune Disease 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 be one of them.…
My Celiac Disease is “Contagious” How can celiac disease be contagious? It is an autoimmune disease. You can’t “catch” celiac disease, but the number of people with celiac disease is rising. Why? The “Spread” When I moved to California, neither celiac disease nor the…