Mental Health


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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Arsenic in Rice & Gluten-Free Diet

Arsenic In Rice By Amy Burkhart MD, RD   Should Gluten-Free Dieters Be Worried? Arsenic in rice-should you be worried? Rice is a staple component of the gluten-free diet, so many who follow the diet are concerned. A Consumer Reports video segment titled “Why…

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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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