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Jars of fermented foods - Fermented Foods To Avoid With Candida Overgrowth - Amy Myers MD®

Fermented Foods To Avoid With Candida Overgrowth

In my many years of treating patients for Candida overgrowth, I saw a surprising number of people who were surprised to learn that eating fermented foods could actually be making...

Fermented Foods To Avoid With Candida Overgrowth

In my many years of treating patients for Candida overgrowth, I saw a surprising number of people who were surprised to learn that eating fermented foods could actually be making...

A mom pushes her young son around the kitchen in a laundry basket - The Autoimmune Spectrum - Amy Myers MD®

The Autoimmune Spectrum®: Take Back Your Health

The autoimmune spectrum provides an understanding of how your body’s systems impact one another, and will help you get to the root cause of symptoms!

The Autoimmune Spectrum®: Take Back Your Health

The autoimmune spectrum provides an understanding of how your body’s systems impact one another, and will help you get to the root cause of symptoms!

Are Sugar Alcohols Bad For You?

Are Sugar Alcohols Bad For You?

Sugar alcohols, such as erythritol, xylitol, sorbitol, and maltitol, are low-calorie sweeteners often found in packaged foods. While they can support low-carb diets and dental health, they are heavily processed...

Are Sugar Alcohols Bad For You?

Sugar alcohols, such as erythritol, xylitol, sorbitol, and maltitol, are low-calorie sweeteners often found in packaged foods. While they can support low-carb diets and dental health, they are heavily processed...

Collagen powder and water - What Are the Top Benefits of Collagen? - Amy Myers MD®

What Are the Top Benefits of Collagen?

Collagen is a vital protein that supports skin elasticity, hair strength, and nail health while offering numerous internal benefits like improving gut, joint, heart, and bone health. Collagen protein powder...

What Are the Top Benefits of Collagen?

Collagen is a vital protein that supports skin elasticity, hair strength, and nail health while offering numerous internal benefits like improving gut, joint, heart, and bone health. Collagen protein powder...

Woman smiling - What Are the Signs Leaky Gut Is Healing? - Amy Myers MD®

What Are the Signs Leaky Gut Is Healing?

Leaky gut occurs when the intestinal lining becomes compromised, allowing toxins and undigested food particles to enter the bloodstream. This potentially leads to inflammation, digestive issues, and autoimmune conditions. Healing...

What Are the Signs Leaky Gut Is Healing?

Leaky gut occurs when the intestinal lining becomes compromised, allowing toxins and undigested food particles to enter the bloodstream. This potentially leads to inflammation, digestive issues, and autoimmune conditions. Healing...

N-Acetyl Cysteine Benefits: Should You Be Taking NAC? - Amy Myers MD®

N-Acetyl Cysteine Benefits: Should You Be Takin...

N-Acetyl Cysteine benefits range from protecting cells from oxidative stress, to supporting liver detoxification, and even promoting immune system function. Additionally, NAC acts as a biofilm disruptor to improve gut health. An NAC...

N-Acetyl Cysteine Benefits: Should You Be Takin...

N-Acetyl Cysteine benefits range from protecting cells from oxidative stress, to supporting liver detoxification, and even promoting immune system function. Additionally, NAC acts as a biofilm disruptor to improve gut health. An NAC...

Is Corn Unhealthy? - Amy Myers MD®

Is Corn Unhealthy?

Corn is a versatile crop found in many forms across the modern diet, but its health impacts can vary. For some, corn and its derivatives, like high-fructose corn syrup and...

Is Corn Unhealthy?

Corn is a versatile crop found in many forms across the modern diet, but its health impacts can vary. For some, corn and its derivatives, like high-fructose corn syrup and...

Sipping a glass of red wine - Candida and Alcohol: The Perfect Storm - Amy Myers MD®

Candida and Alcohol: The Perfect Storm

Candida and alcohol create a harmful combination that disrupts gut health and contributes to Candida overgrowth. This condition links to symptoms such fatigue, brain fog, and gut issues. Alcohol weakens the immune...

Candida and Alcohol: The Perfect Storm

Candida and alcohol create a harmful combination that disrupts gut health and contributes to Candida overgrowth. This condition links to symptoms such fatigue, brain fog, and gut issues. Alcohol weakens the immune...

Bottles of milk - Milk Alternatives To Try & Which Ones Should You Avoid - Amy Myers MD®

Milk Alternatives To Try & Which Ones Should Yo...

Are you looking for the best milk alternative to replace dairy? While dairy milk can contribute to gut issues, inflammation, and other health concerns, there are plenty of milk alternatives...

Milk Alternatives To Try & Which Ones Should Yo...

Are you looking for the best milk alternative to replace dairy? While dairy milk can contribute to gut issues, inflammation, and other health concerns, there are plenty of milk alternatives...

Person grabbing wine bottle off of store shelf - Being Sober Curious is More Than Just a Trend - Amy Myers MD®

Being Sober Curious is More Than Just a Trend

The sober curious movement challenges norms around alcohol & emphasizes overall wellness. Read how there are no benefits to drinking alcohol.

Being Sober Curious is More Than Just a Trend

The sober curious movement challenges norms around alcohol & emphasizes overall wellness. Read how there are no benefits to drinking alcohol.

Top 4 Supplements For Autoimmune Disease - Amy Myers MD®

Top 4 Supplements For Autoimmune Disease

For those managing autoimmune disease, specific supplements can be essential in supporting immune balance, a healthy inflammatory response, and promoting overall health. Autoimmune supplements like glutathione, curcumin, resveratrol, and L-glutamine help...

Top 4 Supplements For Autoimmune Disease

For those managing autoimmune disease, specific supplements can be essential in supporting immune balance, a healthy inflammatory response, and promoting overall health. Autoimmune supplements like glutathione, curcumin, resveratrol, and L-glutamine help...

Are Eczema and Dandruff Signs of Candida Overgrowth?

Are Eczema and Dandruff Signs of Candida Overgr...

Skin conditions like eczema and dandruff may indicate Candida overgrowth, a gut imbalance that can lead to a range of symptoms. When Candida overgrows, it disrupts the microbiome, leading to...

Are Eczema and Dandruff Signs of Candida Overgr...

Skin conditions like eczema and dandruff may indicate Candida overgrowth, a gut imbalance that can lead to a range of symptoms. When Candida overgrows, it disrupts the microbiome, leading to...

Healthy Fats Aren't Making You Fat - Amy Myers MD®

Healthy Fats Aren’t Making You Fat

This article debunks the myth that all fats cause weight gain! Learn about the importance of healthy fats in a balanced diet. Unsaturated fats from foods like avocados, olive oil, and fatty fish...

Healthy Fats Aren’t Making You Fat

This article debunks the myth that all fats cause weight gain! Learn about the importance of healthy fats in a balanced diet. Unsaturated fats from foods like avocados, olive oil, and fatty fish...

Woman adding spinach to a blender - 5 Foods To Fight Gas and Bloating - Amy Myers MD®

5 Foods To Fight Gas and Bloating

Bloating and gas are common but uncomfortable digestive issues that can often be managed with the right dietary choices. Learn which foods fight gas and bloating and which foods trigger symptoms.

5 Foods To Fight Gas and Bloating

Bloating and gas are common but uncomfortable digestive issues that can often be managed with the right dietary choices. Learn which foods fight gas and bloating and which foods trigger symptoms.

What Are the Omega 3 Benefits For Women?

What Are the Omega 3 Benefits For Women?

Omega 3 fatty acids are essential for women's health, offering a wide range of benefits that support overall well-being. These healthy fats promote heart health, support during  menopause, and play...

What Are the Omega 3 Benefits For Women?

Omega 3 fatty acids are essential for women's health, offering a wide range of benefits that support overall well-being. These healthy fats promote heart health, support during  menopause, and play...

When To Get a Colonoscopy - Amy Myers MD®

When To Get a Colonoscopy

Colon cancer is one of the most prevalent types of cancer in the United States. Yet, it doesn’t have to be this way. Colon cancer is preventable, and screening for...

When To Get a Colonoscopy

Colon cancer is one of the most prevalent types of cancer in the United States. Yet, it doesn’t have to be this way. Colon cancer is preventable, and screening for...

The Benefits of Beetroot Powder

The Benefits of Beetroot Powder

Beets, or beetroot as they are sometimes called, are one of the healthiest foods you can eat. The benefits of beetroot powder extend to supporting eye health, improving blood circulation,...

The Benefits of Beetroot Powder

Beets, or beetroot as they are sometimes called, are one of the healthiest foods you can eat. The benefits of beetroot powder extend to supporting eye health, improving blood circulation,...

Woman getting mammogram - Amy Myers MD®

Why You Should Avoid Mammograms & What You Can ...

While mammograms have been the standard for breast cancer screening, there are now safer and potentially more effective alternatives available. The article discusses the potential risks and limitations of mammograms...

Why You Should Avoid Mammograms & What You Can ...

While mammograms have been the standard for breast cancer screening, there are now safer and potentially more effective alternatives available. The article discusses the potential risks and limitations of mammograms...

Coffee beans and ground coffee - The Benefits of a Coffee Enema - Amy Myers MD®

The Benefits of a Coffee Enema

The article provides step-by-step instructions for performing a coffee enema at home, including preparation, administration, and post-procedure care. Explore the benefits of doing a coffee enema at home!

The Benefits of a Coffee Enema

The article provides step-by-step instructions for performing a coffee enema at home, including preparation, administration, and post-procedure care. Explore the benefits of doing a coffee enema at home!

Stirring a scoop of collagen into hot beverage - How to Fix Leaky Gut with Collagen - Amy Myers MD®

How to Fix Leaky Gut with Collagen

Because collagen contains amino acids glycine, glutamine, and proline which are beneficial to gut health, let's talk about how to fix leaky gut with collagen!

How to Fix Leaky Gut with Collagen

Because collagen contains amino acids glycine, glutamine, and proline which are beneficial to gut health, let's talk about how to fix leaky gut with collagen!

What Are Gluten Cross-Reactive Foods?

What Are Gluten Cross-Reactive Foods?

Did you know that there are foods that your body might think are gluten? It’s true! The process is called gluten cross-reactivity. If you eat gluten cross-reactive foods, you may feel all...

What Are Gluten Cross-Reactive Foods?

Did you know that there are foods that your body might think are gluten? It’s true! The process is called gluten cross-reactivity. If you eat gluten cross-reactive foods, you may feel all...

What is Hypoproteinemia and What to Do About it

What is Hypoproteinemia and What to Do About it

I’ve said a thousand times that getting enough protein in your diet is not just important– it’s crucial! Yet, what happens when you don’t get enough, and what is the...

What is Hypoproteinemia and What to Do About it

I’ve said a thousand times that getting enough protein in your diet is not just important– it’s crucial! Yet, what happens when you don’t get enough, and what is the...

The Powerful Benefits of ImmunoLin®

The Powerful Benefits of ImmunoLin®

What if I told you you could repair your gut and support your immune system simultaneously for optimal gut function? After years of research and experience in my clinic, I...

The Powerful Benefits of ImmunoLin®

What if I told you you could repair your gut and support your immune system simultaneously for optimal gut function? After years of research and experience in my clinic, I...

The Anti-Candida Diet: The Strongest Candida Ki...

If you struggle with Candida — or have stubborn and recurring Candida overgrowth – you’ve probably tried the Candida diet. I bet it worked, too. However, people often finish the...

The Anti-Candida Diet: The Strongest Candida Ki...

If you struggle with Candida — or have stubborn and recurring Candida overgrowth – you’ve probably tried the Candida diet. I bet it worked, too. However, people often finish the...

Common Autoimmune Diseases in Men

Common Autoimmune Diseases in Men

Autoimmune disease in men is not a topic that is discussed very often. Women generally are more prone to develop an autoimmune disease than men, and it’s pretty disproportionate. Statistics...

Common Autoimmune Diseases in Men

Autoimmune disease in men is not a topic that is discussed very often. Women generally are more prone to develop an autoimmune disease than men, and it’s pretty disproportionate. Statistics...

The Iodine & Hashimoto’s Question

The Iodine & Hashimoto’s Question

Is taking iodine good or bad for Hashimoto’s, and how much is safe to take? There is a lot of debate around this topic, and these are questions I get...

The Iodine & Hashimoto’s Question

Is taking iodine good or bad for Hashimoto’s, and how much is safe to take? There is a lot of debate around this topic, and these are questions I get...

Woman holding pill and water cup - Low-Dose Naltrexone for Autoimmunity - Amy Myers MD®

Low-Dose Naltrexone for Autoimmunity?

Low-dose Naltrexone (LDN) has been touted as a panacea by many with autoimmunity. Whenever I speak on the topic of autoimmunity or thyroid health, it is often one of the...

Low-Dose Naltrexone for Autoimmunity?

Low-dose Naltrexone (LDN) has been touted as a panacea by many with autoimmunity. Whenever I speak on the topic of autoimmunity or thyroid health, it is often one of the...

What Happens When You Stop Taking Probiotics?

What Happens When You Stop Taking Probiotics?

How do you know if you need probiotics? Well, if there’s an imbalance between good and bad bacteria, that’s a good indicator. An imbalance in the microbiome can confuse your...

What Happens When You Stop Taking Probiotics?

How do you know if you need probiotics? Well, if there’s an imbalance between good and bad bacteria, that’s a good indicator. An imbalance in the microbiome can confuse your...

The 3 Levels of Infrared Light

The 3 Levels of Infrared Light

Infrared light has three different levels: near (NIR), mid (MIR), and far (FIR). Each level has their own distinct characteristics, frequency ranges, and benefits. Near-infrared light, mid-infrared light, and far...

The 3 Levels of Infrared Light

Infrared light has three different levels: near (NIR), mid (MIR), and far (FIR). Each level has their own distinct characteristics, frequency ranges, and benefits. Near-infrared light, mid-infrared light, and far...

Infrared Sauna - Sauna Detox - Amy Myers MD®

Sauna Detox: The Toxin Connection to Autoimmunity

Toxins and autoimmunity have a close connection. Learn how they are tied and how a sauna detox can reduce your body's toxin burden.

Sauna Detox: The Toxin Connection to Autoimmunity

Toxins and autoimmunity have a close connection. Learn how they are tied and how a sauna detox can reduce your body's toxin burden.

Should You Try a Keto Diet if You Have Hashimoto’s?

Should You Try a Keto Diet if You Have Hashimot...

While everyone reacts differently to keto diets—or any diet for that matter—there are a few key factors to consider before jumping on the keto bandwagon if you have Hashimoto’s or...

Should You Try a Keto Diet if You Have Hashimot...

While everyone reacts differently to keto diets—or any diet for that matter—there are a few key factors to consider before jumping on the keto bandwagon if you have Hashimoto’s or...

10 Solutions for Hashimoto’s Fatigue

10 Solutions for Hashimoto’s Fatigue

Hashimoto’s is a reversible condition in which your immune system is attacking your thyroid by mistake. When the immune system attacks the thyroid, it triggers inflammation known as chronic lymphocytic...

10 Solutions for Hashimoto’s Fatigue

Hashimoto’s is a reversible condition in which your immune system is attacking your thyroid by mistake. When the immune system attacks the thyroid, it triggers inflammation known as chronic lymphocytic...

Green Juice in a Mason Jar - 5 Reasons to Drink Green Juice if You Have a Leaky Gut - Amy Myers MD®

5 Reasons to Drink Green Juice if You Have a Le...

Are you struggling with leaky gut symptoms such as brain fog, mood imbalances, digestive issues, chronic fatigue, or autoimmune disease? Well, you’re not alone! Leaky gut is a major source...

5 Reasons to Drink Green Juice if You Have a Le...

Are you struggling with leaky gut symptoms such as brain fog, mood imbalances, digestive issues, chronic fatigue, or autoimmune disease? Well, you’re not alone! Leaky gut is a major source...

Reverse Your Thyroid Hair Loss

Reverse Your Thyroid Hair Loss

There I was, standing in front of my bathroom mirror brushing my hair when I noticed chunks of it coming out on my hairbrush. It was horrifying and depressing, after...

Reverse Your Thyroid Hair Loss

There I was, standing in front of my bathroom mirror brushing my hair when I noticed chunks of it coming out on my hairbrush. It was horrifying and depressing, after...

Gluten, Leaky Gut, Gluten Intolerance, and Celiac Disease

Gluten, Leaky Gut, Gluten Intolerance, and Celi...

Now, more than ever, it’s important to support those with celiac disease AND anyone with a gluten intolerance or sensitivity. That’s because the prevalence of celiac disease and gluten intolerance...

Gluten, Leaky Gut, Gluten Intolerance, and Celi...

Now, more than ever, it’s important to support those with celiac disease AND anyone with a gluten intolerance or sensitivity. That’s because the prevalence of celiac disease and gluten intolerance...

8 Foods to Repair Your Gut

8 Foods to Repair Your Gut

Repairing your gut is one of the most important steps to take in your autoimmune journey. It will not only improve your ability to absorb nutrients, it will also support...

8 Foods to Repair Your Gut

Repairing your gut is one of the most important steps to take in your autoimmune journey. It will not only improve your ability to absorb nutrients, it will also support...

Which Thyroid Medication is Best for Hashimoto’s

Which Thyroid Medication is Best for Hashimoto’s

To get a complete picture of a patient’s thyroid health and medication needs, I would order all of the thyroid tests listed below. I also included here the ranges for...

Which Thyroid Medication is Best for Hashimoto’s

To get a complete picture of a patient’s thyroid health and medication needs, I would order all of the thyroid tests listed below. I also included here the ranges for...

Breath Testing for SIBO: Does it Work?

Breath Testing for SIBO: Does it Work?

Do you think you have small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)? Or perhaps you’ve been treated for it, or for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and you’re still experiencing symptoms. Diagnosing SIBO...

Breath Testing for SIBO: Does it Work?

Do you think you have small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)? Or perhaps you’ve been treated for it, or for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and you’re still experiencing symptoms. Diagnosing SIBO...

9 Foods to Eat for Brain Health

9 Foods to Eat for Brain Health

Taking care of your brain health is more important than ever. There are more than 9.9 million new cases of dementia each year worldwide, and this figure is projected to...

9 Foods to Eat for Brain Health

Taking care of your brain health is more important than ever. There are more than 9.9 million new cases of dementia each year worldwide, and this figure is projected to...

Men’s Gut Health: The 4 Most Common Problems

Men’s Gut Health: The 4 Most Common Problems

The American Academy of Family Physicians say that 38% of men go to the doctor only when they have symptoms that don’t go away on their own. What’s more, men’s...

Men’s Gut Health: The 4 Most Common Problems

The American Academy of Family Physicians say that 38% of men go to the doctor only when they have symptoms that don’t go away on their own. What’s more, men’s...

Someone Reading a Supplement Bottle - Nutrition Test: Are Your Vitamin Levels Optimal? - Amy Myers MD®

Nutrition Test: Are Your Vitamin Levels Optimal?

Your nutrition test may tell you that you don't have a vitamin deficiency, however there's a difference between the recommended and optimal levels.

Nutrition Test: Are Your Vitamin Levels Optimal?

Your nutrition test may tell you that you don't have a vitamin deficiency, however there's a difference between the recommended and optimal levels.

Diabetes: What EVERYONE Should Know

Diabetes: What EVERYONE Should Know

Diabetes is a major issue in the US, yet many people don’t know what it really is. That needs to change! Because it touches so many lives, everyone should know...

Diabetes: What EVERYONE Should Know

Diabetes is a major issue in the US, yet many people don’t know what it really is. That needs to change! Because it touches so many lives, everyone should know...

How To Get Alcohol Out Of Your System

How To Get Alcohol Out Of Your System

Social gatherings increase for many of you during this time of year. That could mean you celebrate with a glass of wine, gluten-free beer, or a holiday cocktail. I, too,...

How To Get Alcohol Out Of Your System

Social gatherings increase for many of you during this time of year. That could mean you celebrate with a glass of wine, gluten-free beer, or a holiday cocktail. I, too,...

5 Health Hazards of WiFi, EMFs & EMR

5 Health Hazards of WiFi, EMFs & EMR

WiFi, EMF, EMR are all around us and enable us to learn, share, and communicate in ways that were just a dream a short while ago. We all — including...

5 Health Hazards of WiFi, EMFs & EMR

WiFi, EMF, EMR are all around us and enable us to learn, share, and communicate in ways that were just a dream a short while ago. We all — including...

Achieving Optimal Health With Organic Greens

Achieving Optimal Health With Organic Greens

It’s amazing all the incredible benefits you can get from a varied diet. Grass-fed or wild-caught proteins, healthy fats, and organic greens offer so many benefits. Many of these organic...

Achieving Optimal Health With Organic Greens

It’s amazing all the incredible benefits you can get from a varied diet. Grass-fed or wild-caught proteins, healthy fats, and organic greens offer so many benefits. Many of these organic...

What is Cryotherapy & What are the Benefits?

What is Cryotherapy & What are the Benefits?

Would you step into a space the size of a linen closet where the temperature reached -220 degrees fahrenheit for 5 minutes? That doesn’t sound like a lot of fun,...

What is Cryotherapy & What are the Benefits?

Would you step into a space the size of a linen closet where the temperature reached -220 degrees fahrenheit for 5 minutes? That doesn’t sound like a lot of fun,...

The Benefits of Sleep for Brain Health

The Benefits of Sleep for Brain Health

Sleep is an essential function that allows our bodies to recharge, refresh and be alert for the next day! It’s also crucial for our brain health. The alarming part is...

The Benefits of Sleep for Brain Health

Sleep is an essential function that allows our bodies to recharge, refresh and be alert for the next day! It’s also crucial for our brain health. The alarming part is...

Do You Need a Multivitamin?

Do You Need a Multivitamin?

If you eat a healthy diet, you may think you don’t need a multivitamin. Maybe you eat a Paleo, keto, Autoimmune, vegan, vegetarian, or whole-food diet. Or, you may eat...

Do You Need a Multivitamin?

If you eat a healthy diet, you may think you don’t need a multivitamin. Maybe you eat a Paleo, keto, Autoimmune, vegan, vegetarian, or whole-food diet. Or, you may eat...

What Happens When You Stop Taking Probiotics?

What Happens When You Stop Taking Probiotics?

I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it a million times: Everyone should take a probiotic. Probiotics help populate the good bacteria in your gut, supporting a healthy balance in...

What Happens When You Stop Taking Probiotics?

I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it a million times: Everyone should take a probiotic. Probiotics help populate the good bacteria in your gut, supporting a healthy balance in...

The Top 5 Sources of Inflammation

The Top 5 Sources of Inflammation

What’s the number one root cause of nearly every modern, chronic illness? In my experience, the biggest culprit is often inflammation in the body. That’s right, many of today’s conditions...

The Top 5 Sources of Inflammation

What’s the number one root cause of nearly every modern, chronic illness? In my experience, the biggest culprit is often inflammation in the body. That’s right, many of today’s conditions...