Heather Burdo

Celiac Disease and Infertility

Trying month after month to get pregnant can be frustrating and heartbreaking, but does celiac disease have any impact on infertility?

The Gluten-Migraine Connection: Could a Gluten-Free Diet Manage Migraines?

Gluten can be the culprit for a whole host of symptoms. Most people are aware of gluten causing dull aches, bloating and other gastrointestinal symptoms. However, gluten can also be the reason for frequent headaches. Approximately 30 percent of people with celiac disease experienced migraines or chronic headaches.

The Gluten and IBS Connection

IBS and celiac disease have similar symptoms. How can you tell which you’re suffering from?

Quick Tips: Going Gluten Free

Whether you just learned that you need to give up gluten or have decided on your own to start following a gluten-free diet, knowledge is power when it comes to making the transition. Educating yourself on what to look for in ingredients lists—as well as what to avoid—can help ease the seemingly overwhelming burden of completely transforming your diet.

Packing Protein Into the Vegan Diet

The vegan diet boasts tremendous health benefits, including lowering cholesterol and blood pressure and reducing the risk of developing heart disease and type 2 diabetes. But many people still worry that they won’t get enough protein from a meat-free diet. While it is a legitimate concern, many meat-free sources of protein are available to you.

Exposed: 5 Gluten and Celiac Myths

For those new to gluten-free living, sifting through the common gluten and celiac myths can be overwhelming. To help navigate the sometimes-confusing world of celiac and the gluten-free diet, two experts weight in on five popular—but inaccurate—myths.