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…
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…
What Diet Is Best For SIBO? By Amy Burkhart MD, RD Ask 10 people familiar with SIBO what a “ SIBO diet” is, and you get 10 different answers. SIBO is short for “small intestinal bacterial overgrowth,” a common cause of bloating, gas,…
What Is Osteopathic Medicine?Is It Legitimate? And what Is a D.O.? By Amy Burkhart MD, RD What is osteopathic medicine,? What is a DO? Are these types of doctors “legitimate” health care providers? Osteopathic medicine is a branch of modern medicine and is…
A Doctor (& Dietitian) Explains A2 Milk. The myths and facts about a2 milk – details to help you decide if you should give it a go! By Amy Burkhart MD, RD This is part 1 of a two-part series on a2 milk …