Amy Burkhart, MD, RD

This is great news for all kids! Lets hope it passes!!!

First-in-nation ban on 6 chemicals in school foods passes in California | CNN The California Legislature has passed a bill banning red dye No. 40 and five other chemicals from use in public school foods.

Next day, same clothes! Still in transit. Frankfurt airport GF food options not so easy. Now I am happy to have my routine back-up snacks!

Kicking back for a minute with Albert on this long layover and getting in some airport steps to combat the jet lag!

Thank you Asian Box for being at San Francisco Airport and saving me from surviving on nuts and crackers only during the 14 hour flight since most airlines don’t offer gluten-free food ( or at least GF food that is celiac-safe)! You made my day!!!

I love this topic because I was personally surprised at the research and health benefits I found while writing this article.

I have to admit I was a bit skeptical before I wrote it.

Vibration plates and wearable devices are a new way to approach wide-reaching health problems such as anxiety, stress, digestive problems, fitness, and even osteoporosis. But is their use supported by science, or is it marketing magic?

Stay with me, and you might be pleasantly surprised as I explain the science behind using vibration to improve sleep, bone health, mental health, chronic pain, and more.

Do Wearables & Whole Body Vibration Plates Improve Health? - Amy Burkhart, MD, RD Do Wearables and vibration plates work? Explore the science behind whole body vibration, Apollo Neuro, Neosensory, and vibration wearables.

This true story is a testament to the power you and your body have to heal. Incredible example of how addressing mitochondrial and metabolic health are dynamic and malleable. Such power you hold to heal!

Signs of Alzheimer’s were everywhere. Then his brain improved | CNN A 55-year old man reduced signs of Alzheimer’s in his blood through lifestyle changes and a personalized regime of supplements and medications.

See link in profile to learn more about the amazing health benefits of green bananas and how to cook with them. They are delicious and a great substitute for potatoes in dishes.

Today's post is written to help anyone and everyone who may struggle to get a good night's rest.​

Magnesium plays a vital role in maintaining health, with key contributions to sleep, heart function, blood sugar regulation, energy production, and immune system support.

While magnesium's importance spans various bodily functions, here I delve into the specific benefits of magnesium for sleep and what types of magnesium are the best to help you get the shut-eye your body needs.

Plus a little bonus content to clarify what all of the different forms of magnesium are used for. I hope you like it, and have a great day!- Dr. Amy Burkhart, MD, RD

Magnesium For Sleep; Which Types Of Magnesium Help Sleep? - Amy Burkhart, MD, RD Using magnesium for sleep is taking the place of melatonin for many people. Does it help and what are the types of magnesium that work best?

Reusable water bottles are always preferred but sometimes you simply don’t have one with you and bottled water is the only choice.

But, in addition to all the plastic required, see this new article on the “dark side of bottled water” and why you may want to change which brands you select when you grab for hydration!

12 Bottled Water Brands To Avoid bottled water brands to avoid include Fiji, Voss, SmartWater, Core Hydration, Ozarka, Ice Mountain, Arrowhead, Deer Park, Aquafina, and more.

Exciting first step toward earlier diagnosis with accuracy and improved treatment options for Alzheimers!

New blood test that screens for Alzheimer’s may be a step closer to reality, study suggests | CNN Testing a person’s blood for a type of protein called phosphorylated tau, or p-tau, could be used to screen for Alzheimer’s disease with “high accuracy,” even before symptoms begin to show, a new study suggests.

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Most schoolwork in the US is now digital. But how do you complete schoolwork if you are blind and can’t see a computer screen?
Most school districts in the US do not provide computer instruction for blind students. It is very complicated, and teachers are not trained to teach these skills.

The Blind Education Foundation www.blinddeducation.org funds specialized technology classes for blind children so they can learn to access and complete their schoolwork.
The computer skills they learn will allow them to succeed academically and eventually in the workplace.

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A blind middle school student explains why BEF matters to her Blind students are typically behind their peers in computer use/technology and math skills. This isn't because they aren't intellectually equal. It is usuall...

A great reminder by GIG of Portland that no matter how long you have been diagnosed, always read labels!

I think about this every time I talk to my patients-most of them have not been given the benefit of the doubt. But this saying holds true in all aspects of life. You just never know.

Hi Everyone! Happy Holidays.

I have been getting a lot of email requests for help with celiac disease and gluten-related disorders lately (more than usual). I thought it was time to rewrite and update an article on places to find help and reliable information on the topics. I hope you find it helpful! Please feel free to share it with anyone you know who might be struggling or looking for help. You can also share the link to sign up for my blog, www.TheCeliacMD.com, with them as well. Have a wonderful day!

- Dr Burkhart

A Celiac Doctor Explains How To Find Help - Amy Burkhart, MD, RD A celiac doctor or celiac specialist is often needed to help patients. Most doctors are not trained on the details of gluten disorders.

I am curious about your thoughts on this article. While I agree obesity has many reasons, layers and treatments…to hear experts say drugs are the answer is bothersome.

Would love your thoughts on the opinions of the doctors quoted here.

https://www.dailywire.com/news/ivy-league-doctors-obesity-is-the-new-normal

See my latest post to learn more about the fantastic health benefits of Konjac ( hint: good for your gut and beyond), possible side effects, and of course, recipes!

Konjac can be used in recipes or made into jelly, flour, noodles, rice, supplements, or flour. It is a rich source of glucomannan—a soluble dietary fiber often used to lower cholesterol and aid weight loss and constipation. In the United States, glucomannan, made from Konjac, is used as a dietary supplement because of its reported health benefits.

See the article below to learn about the numerous other health benefits of Konjac.

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Konjac Jelly, Noodles & Flour; Health Benefits & Risks - Amy Burkhart, MD, RD Konjac, a root vegetable, can be made into flour, jelly, noodles, rice, supplements, & even beauty sponges.It has many health & cooking uses.

The fasting-mimicking diet https://theceliacmd.com/fasting-mimicking-diet-what-is-it-does-it-work/ is collecting more data to add to the list of the benefits of this unique diet plan.

https://gero.usc.edu/2022/09/27/fasting-diet-dementia-mice/

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Fasting-Mimicking Diet Reduces Signs of Dementia in Mice Low-calorie diet that replicates fasting appeared to reduce inflammation and delay cognitive decline in mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease.

Brain fog is a common component of Long COVID. New research findings may be the first step toward an answer and treatment.

Long COVID brain fog may originate in a surprising place, say scientists Scientists have uncovered a possible explanation for one of COVID-19's most vexing legacies: the stubborn neurological symptoms of long COVID, such as brain fog, memory loss and fatigue.The first clue emerged when researchers scoured the blood of long COVID patients: It was serotonin – specificall...

Fascinating finding when researchers at Stanford cleverly designed a study to look at the effects of ketamine on depression.

Stanford Study Uncovers Surprising Twist in Ketamine’s Effect on Depression In an unusual trial, Stanford Medicine researchers found that a patient’s belief that they had received ketamine, even if they didn’t, could improve their depression. In study after study, the psychoactive drug ketamine has given profound and fast relief to many people suffering from severe depr...

You may know know plastic is not good for the planet and is a hormone disruptor. But did you know Now new research is making a connection between plastic and autism and ADHD ?

Common Plastic Additive Linked to Autism And ADHD, Scientists Discover The number of kids being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has risen sharply in recent decades, and a new study points to the common plastic additive bisphenol A (BPA) as a potential reason...

New research regarding fibromyalgia and the gluten-free diet.

Can Going Gluten-Free Help Fibromyalgia? | HealthNews Scientists from Italy seem to think so, as a new study found links between a gluten-free diet and improved fibromyalgia symptoms.

Sleep and your gut can be friends or enemies. The relationship between sleep and gut health is a two-lane highway, each impacting the other.

😴I was recently interviewed by Sleep.com about this important relationship. See link for the full article. 2 min. read

https://theceliacmd.com/amy-burkhart-media/

😴A link to one of my favorite supplements for sleep is also found at a separate link below. It is a form of magnesium that goes into the central nervous system/brain more readily than other forms of magnesium.

😴it is great for sleep and has fewer GI side effects than other types of magnesium. It is non-addictive and won't leave you tired the following day. Sign in at the prompt to view or purchase.
Have a wonderful day!

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Thanks Celiac and the Beast - Celiac Disease and Gluten Free Living for the heads up. Love their GF products!

Did you see the new seasonal 🍂 fall flavors from Taste Republic? They sent me their newest flavors for non-GFBF to try (he can have dairy). I made the sweet potato 🍠 ravioli with brown butter sage and it was so good! What flavor would you try?

In my latest article, I am answering common questions about bulletproof coffee. Does bulletproof coffee live up to its health claims of aiding weight loss and improving memory, focus, and energy? Does it break a fast? Is it low histamine?
Are there any other benefits or risks to this popular morning elixir, or is the hype too good to be true? And what is the bulletproof coffee recipe anyway? Find the link below.

Bulletproof Coffee: Questions Answered & Recipe - Amy Burkhart, MD, RD What is bulletproof coffee? Your questions about this popular drink answered. And what is the bulletproof coffee recipe anyway?