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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...

Sugar Alcohols vs. Sugar: What to Know

Sugar Alcohols vs. Sugar: What to Know

While they naturally occur in some foods, sugar alcohols are typically commercially synthesized sweeteners in processed foods as a low-calorie alternative to sugar. While sugar alcohols may have fewer calories...

Sugar Alcohols vs. Sugar: What to Know

While they naturally occur in some foods, sugar alcohols are typically commercially synthesized sweeteners in processed foods as a low-calorie alternative to sugar. While sugar alcohols may have fewer calories...

What Health Experts Don’t Say About Fermented Foods

What Health Experts Don’t Say About Fermented F...

Kombucha, sauerkraut, kefir, pickles and other fermented foods are touted as a “must have” for a healthy gut and microbiome by almost every functional medicine and natural health expert. Yet,...

What Health Experts Don’t Say About Fermented F...

Kombucha, sauerkraut, kefir, pickles and other fermented foods are touted as a “must have” for a healthy gut and microbiome by almost every functional medicine and natural health expert. Yet,...

Restore Gut Health with 6 Herbs and Nutrients

Restore Gut Health with 6 Herbs and Nutrients

Your gut is the gateway to health. Nearly 80% of your immune system lives within it! Yet, every day, millions of people are struggling with leaky gut and other GI...

Restore Gut Health with 6 Herbs and Nutrients

Your gut is the gateway to health. Nearly 80% of your immune system lives within it! Yet, every day, millions of people are struggling with leaky gut and other GI...

Does L-Glutamine Support Muscle Recovery After Exercise?

Does L-Glutamine Support Muscle Recovery After ...

If you’ve been around awhile you’ve heard me talk about L-Glutamine being the No. 1 weapon to repair a leaky gut. That’s because this powerful amino acid is your body’s...

Does L-Glutamine Support Muscle Recovery After ...

If you’ve been around awhile you’ve heard me talk about L-Glutamine being the No. 1 weapon to repair a leaky gut. That’s because this powerful amino acid is your body’s...

Low-Dose Naltrexone for Autoimmunity?

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...

Changing My Diet Reversed My Autoimmune Disease

Changing My Diet Reversed My Autoimmune Disease

When it comes to autoimmunity, there are a lot of myths floating around in the world of conventional medicine. One of these myths is that autoimmune disease cannot be reversed,...

Changing My Diet Reversed My Autoimmune Disease

When it comes to autoimmunity, there are a lot of myths floating around in the world of conventional medicine. One of these myths is that autoimmune disease cannot be reversed,...

Is Gluten to Blame for Your Thyroid Condition?

Is Gluten to Blame for Your Thyroid Condition?

In my first book, The Autoimmune Solution, I explain the health hazards of gluten for those with autoimmunity. However, did you know that gluten is also particularly damaging and inflammatory...

Is Gluten to Blame for Your Thyroid Condition?

In my first book, The Autoimmune Solution, I explain the health hazards of gluten for those with autoimmunity. However, did you know that gluten is also particularly damaging and inflammatory...

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...

What are Eggshell Membrane Collagen Benefits?

What are Eggshell Membrane Collagen Benefits?

My approach to chicken eggs is pretty straightforward: They may be inflammatory for those on the Autoimmune Spectrum® or with a full-blown autoimmune disease because they contain various bioactive compounds...

What are Eggshell Membrane Collagen Benefits?

My approach to chicken eggs is pretty straightforward: They may be inflammatory for those on the Autoimmune Spectrum® or with a full-blown autoimmune disease because they contain various bioactive compounds...

The 2 Surprising Causes of Leaky Gut

The 2 Surprising Causes of Leaky Gut

Your gut is an incredible part of your body. It’s where 80% of your immune system lives. Your gut also provides a pathway for nutrients to be absorbed into your...

The 2 Surprising Causes of Leaky Gut

Your gut is an incredible part of your body. It’s where 80% of your immune system lives. Your gut also provides a pathway for nutrients to be absorbed into your...

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...

Cooked Vegetables vs Raw Vegetables: Which is Healthier?

Cooked Vegetables vs Raw Vegetables: Which is H...

Your body breaks down and absorbs nutrients from raw vegetables and cooked vegetables in different ways. Cooked vegetables have a different nutrient quantity and quality than raw vegetables because heating...

Cooked Vegetables vs Raw Vegetables: Which is H...

Your body breaks down and absorbs nutrients from raw vegetables and cooked vegetables in different ways. Cooked vegetables have a different nutrient quantity and quality than raw vegetables because heating...

Is Plant-Based Collagen Really Collagen?

Is Plant-Based Collagen Really Collagen?

With Collagen Protein that contains grass-fed, pasture-raised bovine collagen, you can give your hair, skin, and nails the support they need to stay hydrated and look vibrant. If you want...

Is Plant-Based Collagen Really Collagen?

With Collagen Protein that contains grass-fed, pasture-raised bovine collagen, you can give your hair, skin, and nails the support they need to stay hydrated and look vibrant. If you want...

5 Reasons to Drink Green Juice if You Have a Leaky Gut

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...

10 Prebiotic Foods For A Healthy Gut

10 Prebiotic Foods For A Healthy Gut

Chances are, you’ve heard about the importance of probiotics, the good bacteria that help support your gut balance. However, have you heard of prebiotics? These indigestible fibers feed your good...

10 Prebiotic Foods For A Healthy Gut

Chances are, you’ve heard about the importance of probiotics, the good bacteria that help support your gut balance. However, have you heard of prebiotics? These indigestible fibers feed your good...

Why Fake Meat Is a Problem, Not a Solution

Why Fake Meat Is a Problem, Not a Solution

Food that is great-tasting, nutrient-dense, and satisfying is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Recently, however, new alternatives to animal protein are making a big splash on the market,...

Why Fake Meat Is a Problem, Not a Solution

Food that is great-tasting, nutrient-dense, and satisfying is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Recently, however, new alternatives to animal protein are making a big splash on the market,...

Nutrition Test: Are Your Vitamin Levels Optimal?

Nutrition Test: Are Your Vitamin Levels Optimal?

When was the last time you asked your doctor for a nutrition test, a measurement of the levels of vitamins and minerals in your blood? Vitamins and minerals are micronutrients...

Nutrition Test: Are Your Vitamin Levels Optimal?

When was the last time you asked your doctor for a nutrition test, a measurement of the levels of vitamins and minerals in your blood? Vitamins and minerals are micronutrients...

Healthy Fats Aren’t Making You Fat

Healthy Fats Aren’t Making You Fat

Many of you may believe that a low-fat diet is the path to maintaining a healthy weight. Or maybe you have turned to the latest fad diet to get rid...

Healthy Fats Aren’t Making You Fat

Many of you may believe that a low-fat diet is the path to maintaining a healthy weight. Or maybe you have turned to the latest fad diet to get rid...

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...

5 Reasons Soy is Not a Health Food

5 Reasons Soy is Not a Health Food

Soy milk, tofu, soy veggie burgers, and other soy products are touted as healthy alternatives to meat and dairy. Many vegetarians and vegans rely on soy as a main source...

5 Reasons Soy is Not a Health Food

Soy milk, tofu, soy veggie burgers, and other soy products are touted as healthy alternatives to meat and dairy. Many vegetarians and vegans rely on soy as a main source...

8 Nutrient Deficiencies Linked to Mood Imbalances

8 Nutrient Deficiencies Linked to Mood Imbalances

Do you have anxiety, depression, frequent mood swings, or other mood issues? You are not alone. One in five adults deals with mood imbalances. That’s over 40 million people in...

8 Nutrient Deficiencies Linked to Mood Imbalances

Do you have anxiety, depression, frequent mood swings, or other mood issues? You are not alone. One in five adults deals with mood imbalances. That’s over 40 million people in...

The Top 6 Probiotic Benefits for Women

The Top 6 Probiotic Benefits for Women

Probiotics can support your health in so many areas, from heart health to mental health, allergies, and eczema. However, there is a wealth of probiotic benefits for women. From vaginal...

The Top 6 Probiotic Benefits for Women

Probiotics can support your health in so many areas, from heart health to mental health, allergies, and eczema. However, there is a wealth of probiotic benefits for women. From vaginal...

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...

Sources of High Protein

Sources of High Protein

There are many ways to get protein in your diet. Fish, poultry, legumes, and some grains are great choices. While fresh and organic protein sources are best, sometimes it’s hard...

Sources of High Protein

There are many ways to get protein in your diet. Fish, poultry, legumes, and some grains are great choices. While fresh and organic protein sources are best, sometimes it’s hard...

Red Superfoods Missing From Your Diet

Red Superfoods Missing From Your Diet

You may have seen advertisements for greens superfood powders. Green superfoods are becoming increasingly popular because of their robust health benefits, and so are their counterparts red superfoods! Superfood powders...

Red Superfoods Missing From Your Diet

You may have seen advertisements for greens superfood powders. Green superfoods are becoming increasingly popular because of their robust health benefits, and so are their counterparts red superfoods! Superfood powders...

Enzyme Deficiencies and Digestive Enzymes Supplements

Enzyme Deficiencies and Digestive Enzymes Suppl...

Are you trying to repair a leaky gut? Do you suffer from chronic gas, bloating, indigestion, or constipation? Do you experience reflux after a meal? Or do you see undigested...

Enzyme Deficiencies and Digestive Enzymes Suppl...

Are you trying to repair a leaky gut? Do you suffer from chronic gas, bloating, indigestion, or constipation? Do you experience reflux after a meal? Or do you see undigested...

What is an Elimination Diet and Why Should You Do One?

What is an Elimination Diet and Why Should You ...

Lately, you’ve noticed a few things that didn’t seem to be there before. For example, all of a sudden, you start noticing more headaches, fatigue, joint pain, brain fog, or...

What is an Elimination Diet and Why Should You ...

Lately, you’ve noticed a few things that didn’t seem to be there before. For example, all of a sudden, you start noticing more headaches, fatigue, joint pain, brain fog, or...

What is a Food Sensitivity?

What is a Food Sensitivity?

Do you have symptoms that seem to mysteriously come and go, such as brain fog, fatigue, headaches, joint pain, or digestive issues? Maybe you generally just don’t feel “right”, and...

What is a Food Sensitivity?

Do you have symptoms that seem to mysteriously come and go, such as brain fog, fatigue, headaches, joint pain, or digestive issues? Maybe you generally just don’t feel “right”, and...

Quick Healthy Snack Ideas

Quick Healthy Snack Ideas

Today’s world seems to get busier and busier, and that can pose a challenge if you’re trying to stay healthy. If you’ve been part of The Myers WayⓇ or other...

Quick Healthy Snack Ideas

Today’s world seems to get busier and busier, and that can pose a challenge if you’re trying to stay healthy. If you’ve been part of The Myers WayⓇ or other...

Eating Healthy During The Holidays

Eating Healthy During The Holidays

Temptations are everywhere, especially this time of year. While dinners and holiday parties make this time memorable, they often disrupt the healthy routines you created for yourself. This can make...

Eating Healthy During The Holidays

Temptations are everywhere, especially this time of year. While dinners and holiday parties make this time memorable, they often disrupt the healthy routines you created for yourself. This can make...

Dr. Myers’ Holiday Gift List

Dr. Myers’ Holiday Gift List

The holiday season is here, and with it comes the festive feelings of joy and cheer! I enjoy surprising my family and friends with thoughtful gifts this time of year....

Dr. Myers’ Holiday Gift List

The holiday season is here, and with it comes the festive feelings of joy and cheer! I enjoy surprising my family and friends with thoughtful gifts this time of year....

Tips for Gut-Healthy, Stress-Free Holidays

Tips for Gut-Healthy, Stress-Free Holidays

Festive music, beautiful decorations, and family gatherings… oh how I love the holiday season. I really enjoy the Christmas parties, getting together with family and friends for Thanksgiving, and of...

Tips for Gut-Healthy, Stress-Free Holidays

Festive music, beautiful decorations, and family gatherings… oh how I love the holiday season. I really enjoy the Christmas parties, getting together with family and friends for Thanksgiving, and of...

The Myers Way® AIP & Paleo Holiday Recipe eBook

The Myers Way® AIP & Paleo Holiday Recipe eBook

Pull out your long sleeves and cardigans, sting up those lights, and start planning your healthy holiday foods! Good food brings people together throughout the season, but if you’re on...

The Myers Way® AIP & Paleo Holiday Recipe eBook

Pull out your long sleeves and cardigans, sting up those lights, and start planning your healthy holiday foods! Good food brings people together throughout the season, but if you’re on...

Must-Try Paleo Holiday Swaps

Must-Try Paleo Holiday Swaps

There are many paleo holiday recipes you can make that replace the typical holiday treats. You may even surprise your friends with how tasty some of these recipes are! Hopefully,...

Must-Try Paleo Holiday Swaps

There are many paleo holiday recipes you can make that replace the typical holiday treats. You may even surprise your friends with how tasty some of these recipes are! Hopefully,...

Are Gummy Vitamins Effective?

Are Gummy Vitamins Effective?

There’s no denying the popularity of gummy vitamins – they’re everywhere. Yet, are gummy vitamins effective in the same way as traditional vitamins? I always advocate that everyone take a...

Are Gummy Vitamins Effective?

There’s no denying the popularity of gummy vitamins – they’re everywhere. Yet, are gummy vitamins effective in the same way as traditional vitamins? I always advocate that everyone take a...

Is Collagen a Complete Protein?

Is Collagen a Complete Protein?

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body. Its fiber-like structure is used to make connective tissue. Collagen protein supplements have become one of the most popular supplements on...

Is Collagen a Complete Protein?

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body. Its fiber-like structure is used to make connective tissue. Collagen protein supplements have become one of the most popular supplements on...

What are Berberine Benefits for SIBO?

What are Berberine Benefits for SIBO?

Here’s what you need to know about berberine’s benefits and how it can help with SIBO by promoting balanced gut microorganisms. First, let’s look more into this potent alkaloid.

What are Berberine Benefits for SIBO?

Here’s what you need to know about berberine’s benefits and how it can help with SIBO by promoting balanced gut microorganisms. First, let’s look more into this potent alkaloid.

7 Chlorophyll Health Benefits

7 Chlorophyll Health Benefits

Chlorophyll is a superfood because it’s rich in compounds that provide health benefits, such as antioxidants and fiber. I will tell you about chlorophyll’s health benefits and the delicious ways...

7 Chlorophyll Health Benefits

Chlorophyll is a superfood because it’s rich in compounds that provide health benefits, such as antioxidants and fiber. I will tell you about chlorophyll’s health benefits and the delicious ways...

6 Best Foods for an Autoimmune or AIP Diet

6 Best Foods for an Autoimmune or AIP Diet

n working with thousands of autoimmune patients, I found that ensuring optimal nutrition is the #1 way to reverse chronic conditions and get relief. In this article, I’ll cover how...

6 Best Foods for an Autoimmune or AIP Diet

n working with thousands of autoimmune patients, I found that ensuring optimal nutrition is the #1 way to reverse chronic conditions and get relief. In this article, I’ll cover how...

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,...

Soil-Based (SBO) Probiotics vs. Regular Probiotics

Soil-Based (SBO) Probiotics vs. Regular Probiotics

In this article, I’ll review the differences between regular and soil-based, known as SBO probiotics. I’ll cover why they are essential to achieving optimal health and how to determine whether...

Soil-Based (SBO) Probiotics vs. Regular Probiotics

In this article, I’ll review the differences between regular and soil-based, known as SBO probiotics. I’ll cover why they are essential to achieving optimal health and how to determine whether...

The Best Curcumin Supplement: Liposomal Curcumin

The Best Curcumin Supplement: Liposomal Curcumin

 In fact, it turns out turmeric is brimming with beneficial compounds. It’s chock full of carotenoids, essential oils called ‘turmerones,’ and active components called curcuminoids.

The Best Curcumin Supplement: Liposomal Curcumin

 In fact, it turns out turmeric is brimming with beneficial compounds. It’s chock full of carotenoids, essential oils called ‘turmerones,’ and active components called curcuminoids.

The Four Pillars of The Myers Way®

The Four Pillars of The Myers Way®

The Myers Way® relieves and reverses your symptoms. It helps you get off your harsh medication and enables you to live a healthy, energetic, and pain-free life. The approach rests...

The Four Pillars of The Myers Way®

The Myers Way® relieves and reverses your symptoms. It helps you get off your harsh medication and enables you to live a healthy, energetic, and pain-free life. The approach rests...

9 Foods to Avoid if You Have Candida

9 Foods to Avoid if You Have Candida

Many factors, including medications like antibiotics1 and birth control, toxins, and stress contribute to Candida, yet diet is often the biggest factor. A diet full of inflammatory, sugary, and processed...

9 Foods to Avoid if You Have Candida

Many factors, including medications like antibiotics1 and birth control, toxins, and stress contribute to Candida, yet diet is often the biggest factor. A diet full of inflammatory, sugary, and processed...

What Enzymes Aid with the Digestion of Protein?

What Enzymes Aid with the Digestion of Protein?

The phrase “you are what you eat” has one caveat. You could eat nutrient-rich whole foods daily, yet you might not absorb all the nutrients. I believe the phrase should...

What Enzymes Aid with the Digestion of Protein?

The phrase “you are what you eat” has one caveat. You could eat nutrient-rich whole foods daily, yet you might not absorb all the nutrients. I believe the phrase should...

Is Keto the Best Diet for Hypothyroidism?

Is Keto the Best Diet for Hypothyroidism?

The ketogenic (or “keto”) diet is a low-carb diet emphasizing high-fat intake and largely limiting carbohydrates. Historically, the keto diet was developed as an alternative treatment for epileptic children and...

Is Keto the Best Diet for Hypothyroidism?

The ketogenic (or “keto”) diet is a low-carb diet emphasizing high-fat intake and largely limiting carbohydrates. Historically, the keto diet was developed as an alternative treatment for epileptic children and...

10 Signs You’re Gluten Intolerant

10 Signs You’re Gluten Intolerant

More than 55 diseases have been linked to gluten, the protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. It’s estimated that 99% of the people who have either gluten intolerance or...

10 Signs You’re Gluten Intolerant

More than 55 diseases have been linked to gluten, the protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. It’s estimated that 99% of the people who have either gluten intolerance or...

Fermented Foods to Avoid if You Have Candida

Fermented Foods to Avoid if You Have Candida

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 if You Have Candida

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...

Healthy Cookware Shopping Guide

Healthy Cookware Shopping Guide

While changing out all your cookware won’t happen overnight, switching pots and pans one at a time and making other steps in the right direction can greatly benefit your health....

Healthy Cookware Shopping Guide

While changing out all your cookware won’t happen overnight, switching pots and pans one at a time and making other steps in the right direction can greatly benefit your health....