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…
Fasting Mimicking DietsEating while fasting? How does that work? By Amy Burkhart MD, RD The Prolon fasting-mimicking diet is the newest form of the ancient practice of fasting. But what exactly is it? For centuries, fasting has been used to promote mental clarity,…
The Danger Of Vitamin Toxicity On A Gluten-Free Diet By Amy Burkhart MD, RD Updated 2023 A gluten-free diet can lead to vitamin deficiencies. This is well known. But what about vitamin toxicities in a gluten-free dieter? Why would this happen? Vitamin D, iron,…
Green BananasAnti-inflammatory, Low-FODMAP And Good For The Gut By Amy Burkhart MD, RD Bananas are usually eaten when ripe, yellow, and sweet. But did you know you can eat them in their green, unripe version? Green bananas have a texture similar to a…
Is Sugar Causing You Stomach Problems?Sucrose Intolerance May Be The Reason By Amy Burkhart MD, RD Bloating? Gas or IBS? These aren’t topics most people like to discuss. Loose stools or diarrhea – these matters are even more taboo. One in 10 people…