Mental Health


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POTS Syndrome And Gluten: A Connection

POTS Syndrome And GlutenDoes Gluten Worsen Pots Syndrome Symptoms? POTS syndrome and gluten have a connection. But what exactly is POTS syndrome? While it has been recently reported as a long-haul symptom of COVID-19, evidence is also growing that it is an autoimmune disorder.…

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Reasons People Follow A Gluten-Free Diet

7 Types of Gluten-Free Dieters By Amy Burkhart MD, RD What are the reasons people follow a gluten-free diet? Chefs and restaurant employees are baffled and irritated when they meticulously accommodate a gluten-free dining request, only to see the same person diving into the…

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The Mental Toll of the Gluten-Free Diet

By Amy Burkhart MD, RD 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…

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Gut Bacteria And Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia And The Bacteria in Your Gut By Amy Burkhart MD, RD This research may lead to new treatment options Researchers have found new evidence that our gut bacteria may be related to schizophrenia and mental health. Studies have already shown altered gut bacteria…

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