Celiac Disease


back pain gluten baker in white jacket and hat holding baguettes and his back looking like he is in pain. El dolor de la espalda y gluten un hombre colgando su espalda y llevando pan

Back Pain and Gluten

  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.   For most people, the idea of gluten being connected to back pain doesn’t cross their…

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Are the Proteins in Milk Making People Sick?

Should you drink milk at all?Is a2 milk the answer to having dairy without issue? By Amy Burkhart MD, RD   For some, the image of a warm slice of cheese pizza brings about feelings of elation and joy. For others, it evokes worry…

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Clarifying the Gluten-Free Label Rule

The Gluten Free Label Rule Explained 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…

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Can Celiac Disease Be Contagious?

Reasons The Number Of People With Celiac Disease Is Increasing By Amy Burkhart MD, RD 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? Is Celiac…

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10 Tips for a Healthy Gluten-Free Diet

Eating Healthy & Gluten Free By Amy Burkhart MD, RD The gluten-free diet has become the national punch line in cartoons and late-night comedy. As a result, people who have celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity encounter skepticism about their need to follow a…

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