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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.

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...

What Is Causing Your SIBO Relapse?

What Is Causing Your SIBO Relapse?

You’ve tried everything to relieve your symptoms of SIBO. First, you completed an elimination diet; then you tried the low-FODMAP diet. Symptoms may improve initially, but not long after you...

What Is Causing Your SIBO Relapse?

You’ve tried everything to relieve your symptoms of SIBO. First, you completed an elimination diet; then you tried the low-FODMAP diet. Symptoms may improve initially, but not long after you...

Can Kombucha Make You Sick?

Can Kombucha Make You Sick?

It’s difficult to walk through the aisles of your local food store and not see kombucha. This trendy tea is nothing new. Our ancestors used to drink kombucha in ancient...

Can Kombucha Make You Sick?

It’s difficult to walk through the aisles of your local food store and not see kombucha. This trendy tea is nothing new. Our ancestors used to drink kombucha in ancient...

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...

Die-Off & How to Avoid It

Die-Off & How to Avoid It

Die-off, a form of a Herxheimer reaction, is a bodily process triggered by a sudden increase in endotoxins. Die-off is also fairly common when you first start avoiding certain food...

Die-Off & How to Avoid It

Die-off, a form of a Herxheimer reaction, is a bodily process triggered by a sudden increase in endotoxins. Die-off is also fairly common when you first start avoiding certain food...

SIBO Symptoms, Causes, Testing & Diagnosis

SIBO Symptoms, Causes, Testing & Diagnosis

Have you ever experienced bloating so bad that you can’t button your pants? If you experience gas or bloating regularly or have been diagnosed with IBS, there’s a strong likelihood...

SIBO Symptoms, Causes, Testing & Diagnosis

Have you ever experienced bloating so bad that you can’t button your pants? If you experience gas or bloating regularly or have been diagnosed with IBS, there’s a strong likelihood...

Histamine Intolerance: All You Need to Know

Histamine Intolerance: All You Need to Know

Histamine intolerance can be extremely frustrating because your symptoms often feel like they come out of the blue. Trust me when I say, I understand! I had histamine intolerance for...

Histamine Intolerance: All You Need to Know

Histamine intolerance can be extremely frustrating because your symptoms often feel like they come out of the blue. Trust me when I say, I understand! I had histamine intolerance for...

Why Soil-Based Probiotics Are Best for SIBO

Why Soil-Based Probiotics Are Best for SIBO

One of the most common questions I’m asked is “what are the best probiotics for SIBO?” You might be surprised to learn that if you have SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial...

Why Soil-Based Probiotics Are Best for SIBO

One of the most common questions I’m asked is “what are the best probiotics for SIBO?” You might be surprised to learn that if you have SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial...

What Is a Biofilm and Why Do You Need Biofilm Disruptors

What Is a Biofilm and Why Do You Need Biofilm D...

Biofilms are protective layers of microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi, that form on surfaces like teeth, medical devices, and even the gut lining, where they can resist immune responses and...

What Is a Biofilm and Why Do You Need Biofilm D...

Biofilms are protective layers of microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi, that form on surfaces like teeth, medical devices, and even the gut lining, where they can resist immune responses and...

Holding stomach - How Do I Know If I Have Sibo vs Candida? - Amy Myers MD®

How Do I Know If I Have SIBO vs Candida?

I’m often asked how Candida overgrowth differs from SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth) and how you might be able to tell one from the other.

How Do I Know If I Have SIBO vs Candida?

I’m often asked how Candida overgrowth differs from SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth) and how you might be able to tell one from the other.

Smiling Woman in Woods - A Functional Medicine Approach to Fibromyalgia - Amy Myers MD®

A Functional Medicine Approach to Fibromyalgia

It is estimated that fibromyalgia affects nearly 6 million or 1 in 50 people, causing chronic pain, particularly muscle pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, brain fog, or cognitive impairment, depression, and...

A Functional Medicine Approach to Fibromyalgia

It is estimated that fibromyalgia affects nearly 6 million or 1 in 50 people, causing chronic pain, particularly muscle pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, brain fog, or cognitive impairment, depression, and...

Toilet Paper Roll - The Facts About Laxatives and Constipation - Amy Myers MD®

The Facts About Laxatives and Constipation

The relationship between laxatives and constipation is only a short-term solution and doesn't get to the root cause. Learn a better solution.

The Facts About Laxatives and Constipation

The relationship between laxatives and constipation is only a short-term solution and doesn't get to the root cause. Learn a better solution.

Woman Waking Up with Headache - The SIBO & Histamine Intolerance Connection - Amy Myers MD®

The SIBO & Histamine Intolerance Connection

Are you dealing with histamine intolerance? If so, I’ll bet you’re frustrated by the symptoms that seem to come out of nowhere, ranging from headaches to an itchy runny nose, face...

The SIBO & Histamine Intolerance Connection

Are you dealing with histamine intolerance? If so, I’ll bet you’re frustrated by the symptoms that seem to come out of nowhere, ranging from headaches to an itchy runny nose, face...

Various fermented foods in mason jars - Health Experts Don't Say About Fermented Foods - Amy Myers MD®

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,...

Woman looking pensive - How do I know it's Candida Overgrowth - Amy Myers, MD®

How Do I know It’s Candida Overgrowth?

You may have heard of Candida. You also may have heard it can “overgrow” in your body, causing a wide range of symptoms from brain fog, to nail fungus, itchy...

How Do I know It’s Candida Overgrowth?

You may have heard of Candida. You also may have heard it can “overgrow” in your body, causing a wide range of symptoms from brain fog, to nail fungus, itchy...

Person sipping smoothies - a Semi-Elemental Diet or Elemental Diet: What's Best for SIBO - Amy Myers MD®

A Semi-Elemental Diet or Elemental Diet: What’s...

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is an increasingly common gut condition. I get questions about it all the time! SIBO occurs when the bacteria in your gut get out of balance...

A Semi-Elemental Diet or Elemental Diet: What’s...

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is an increasingly common gut condition. I get questions about it all the time! SIBO occurs when the bacteria in your gut get out of balance...

The Stress & SIBO Connection

The Stress & SIBO Connection

Modern life is full of chronic stressors. These are often subtly present in your life, from smart devices and increasingly long working hours, to a steadily growing to-do list and...

The Stress & SIBO Connection

Modern life is full of chronic stressors. These are often subtly present in your life, from smart devices and increasingly long working hours, to a steadily growing to-do list and...

Person holding stomach - SIBO Bloating & How to Overcome It - Amy Myers MD®

SIBO Bloating & How to Overcome It

Does your stomach swell up so much after eating a meal that you struggle to button your pants? Or maybe you wake up with a flat tummy, only to look...

SIBO Bloating & How to Overcome It

Does your stomach swell up so much after eating a meal that you struggle to button your pants? Or maybe you wake up with a flat tummy, only to look...