Celiac Disease


woman holding jaw in pain, she has dark curly hair. TMJ headache TMJ headaches can be painful

TMJ Headache : Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

TMJ HeadacheCauses, Symptoms & Treatment By Amy Burkhart MD, RD How is the temporomandibular joint, TMJ for short, associated with headaches? The connection is strong, and stress is contributing. Let’s cover what the TMJ is, its relationship to headaches, provide samples of TMJ exercises,…

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Fonio grain with vegetables in a bowl

Fonio: A New Gluten-free Grain

FonioA Gluten-Free Superfood By Amy Burkhart MD, RD   Fonio is a staple “grain” in West African countries and is slowly gaining popularity in the US. It is packed with nutrition, and flavor, and adds a new twist to any kitchen. It may not…

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Wine and cheese being served on a tray. Both can trigger symptoms in mast cell activation syndrome / MCAS. These can trigger MCAS symptoms

MCAS Symptoms: Headaches, Hives, Heartburn & More

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)MCAS Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment By Amy Burkhart MD, RD   Mast cell activation syndrome, MCAS, is blamed for symptoms such as bloating, diarrhea, constipation, pain, headaches, rashes, fatigue, palpitations, and more. MCAS symptoms can be triggered by foods such as…

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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 SymptomsExplaining POTS and its connection to COVID By Amy Burkhart MD, RD POTS ( Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) is making headlines. It is being seen after Covid infections, even if Covid was mild or asymptomatic. But what is POTS Syndrome? What are…

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