Dr. Burkhart is the only U.S. doctor who is also a registered dietitian & boarded certified in integrative medicine.
Dr. Burkhart approaches problems from a unique perspective using traditional medicine, nutrition, and integrative medicine. When asked what she does for a living, she often replies, “ In my office, I help the hopeless, people struggling for answers and those looking for a different type of health care. Outside of the office, I write about topics that address health in ways others may not have.” She is also a specialist in Celiac disease and gluten disorders.
12/31/2025
Choose from hundreds of board games and indulge in 100% gluten-free food at The Game Parlour . It’s always hoppin’, so you may need reservations, especially for bigger groups. Such a genius concept! Wish there were more like it!!! Find this restaurant and more tan 2300 other dedicated, gluten-free restaurants on my FREE worldwide GF restaurant locator. Link in bio.
12/27/2025
New therapies are being explored for autoimmune diseases. The science is incredible and the future for finding alternatives to life-long medications is bright!
There's a new frontier in treating autoimmune diseases. Today's treatments tamp down the friendly fire but don't fix what's causing it.
Recent research explores a new vaccine for food allergy management. A novel approach called the IgE-K vaccine is showing significant promise in early preclinical studies, with the potential to offer long-lasting protection from anaphylaxis with infrequent dosing if it proves effective in humans. IgE is the central antibody that drives allergic reactions, and IgE-K works by training the immune system to block IgE before it can bind to the immune cells responsible for triggering severe symptoms. In early research, the vaccine prompted the body to generate durable blocking antibodies that neutralize IgE and prevent the activation of these reaction-initiating cells. The results have been encouraging, with humanized mice demonstrating protection for up to a year following treatment. While further research is needed, this development represents a potentially transformative step forward. Advances like this underscore the momentum in food allergy science, and the growing hope for safer, more effective solutions. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4q9Ggta
12/18/2025
Loneliness is an epidemic and the number
of people feeling like Ionley is higher than ever before. I love this piece from AP press on steps people are taking to combat it. If you are experiencing loneliness or know someone who might be, take a watch and find groups such as these in your area.
Americans are disconnected from each other at historic levels, buffeted by what a former surgeon general calls an “epidemic of loneliness.”
12/14/2025
What are your thoughts on this?
I am proud of San Francisco for their action toward creating accountability of “Big Food” and its focus on profit over the health of Americans. Yes, we all make our own food choices, but not everyone has the equal access to healthy, whole foods. And let’s be honest, we all go for convenience sometimes. Let’s make those convenient foods as healthy as possible.
12/13/2025
The holidays are in full swing!
Check out my “2025 Unique Gluten-free Gift Ideas” at the link below.
The holidays are in full swing!
Here’s hoping my “Unique gluten-free free gift ideas” (updated for 2025) make your shopping just a little bit easier!
10/26/2025
Food born illness isn’t always diarrhea and/or stomach issues. A new study discusses how contaminated meat can contribute to bladder infections.
A new study links nearly 1 in 5 urinary tract infections studied to the consumption of chicken, turkey, pork or beef that carried E. coli bacteria.
10/21/2025
The number of children developing peanut allergies has dropped and is being attributed to guidelines recommending the earlier introduction of peanuts into a child's diet. See today's news article from the LA Times to learn more.
Peanut allergy rates in young children plummeted since guidelines were introduced that advised parents to feed the common allergen to babies — reversing decades of medical practice.
10/16/2025
This is fantastic news.
California's first insulin pens will be for sale two years after the governor’s promised delivery date in 2024.
09/18/2025
HOW MUCH PROTEIN IS TOO MUCH? The protein craze is in full force. But can you eat too much? What are the downsides if you do? And how much IS too much? See my latest interview with Self magazine discussing protein, the latest diet darling. https://theceliacmd.com/amy-burkhart-media/
06/20/2025
Gluten-free labeling is different in Canada compared to the USA.
🔴Two notable differences; there are loopholes in the American regulations that allow confusing terms such as “no gluten ingredients “ on labels that allow bypassing of the regulation for gluten-free standards.
🔴This is not the case in Canada. Only the term “gluten-free” can be used on gluten-free products. The second big difference is the fact that gluten-free oats must be used in any gluten-free product (that contains oats) that is labeled gluten-free.
🔴Also oats are included in the gluten-free labeling definition-not so in the USA. These may seem like minor differences but they provide clarity and simplicity to what can be a confusing matter.
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Dr. Burkhart is a board certified Physician and a Registered Dietitian. She received her MD degree at University of California, Irvine College of Medicine. She completed an emergency medicine residency at the Highland Hospital/UCSF program.
Dr. Burkhart also completed a two year fellowship in integrative medicine with Dr. Andrew Weil at the University of Arizona. In addition, she completed a preceptorship program at the University of Chicago Celiac Disease center for additional training in the area of celiac disease/gluten disorders.
Her undergraduate studies were done at the University of California Berkeley in the field of clinical nutrition and dietetics. She also completed her clinical nutrition/dietetics internship at U.C. Berkeley.
Dr. Burkhart uses her knowlege in Western/conventional medicine in conjunction with her integrative medicine training to provide a unique perspective on health issues.
Dr. Burkhart lives with celiac disease and has eight family members with celiac disease. She understands, on a very personal level, the challenges of living with a chronic health condition.