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.…
Why Testing For Celiac Disease Is ImportantReasons to test BEFORE starting a gluten-free diet By Amy Burkhart MD, RD Why do you need a celiac disease test? Why not just start a gluten-free diet? Why test if you are going to follow the diet…
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…
Traveling Gluten-Free In Ecuador Updated November 2022 Gluten-free travel tips for Ecuador are scarce. To make traveling to Ecuador easier for the next gluten-free traveler, I decided to diverge from my usual medical articles and share information about traveling gluten-free in Ecuador. It 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…