What is ARFID? ARFID stands for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. Most people have never heard of ARFID, but it is one of the most common eating disorders seen in children. And, contrary to old beliefs, it also happens in adults. In fact, the number…
POTS Syndrome And Gluten By Amy Burkhart MD, RD Does Gluten Worsen Pots Syndrome Symptoms? POTS syndrome and gluten have a connection. But what exactly is POTS syndrome? It is more recently in the news as a long-haul symptom of COVID-19. Evidence is…
The Mental Effects Of Following A Gluten-Free Diet The term “gluten-free” is now commonplace in our daily lives. Because of gluten’s popularity, people believe adhering to a gluten-free diet is easy. Gluten-free food is everywhere. Thus people assume it must be a simple diet…