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

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What Health Experts Don’t Say About Fermented Foods

 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, there’s something health experts aren’t telling you about fermented foods.
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Woman adding spinach to a blender - 5 Foods To Fight Gas and Bloating - Amy Myers MD®
Autoimmunity
Gut Health
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.
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Breath Testing for SIBO: Does it Work?
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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 can be challenging because its symptoms vary so widely. You may not even experience bloating, one of the hallmark SIBO symptoms. In fact, SIBO can be so tricky that it’s often misdiagnosed as IBS, and research suggests that 50% of those diagnosed with IBS actually have SIBO. 

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Woman resting head in hand in front of computer - What Is Causing Your SIBO Relapse? - AMMD™
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SIBO
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 get off your protocol all your symptoms return. When this happens, you’re experiencing a SIBO relapse.
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Can Kombucha Make You Sick?
Candida
Gut Health
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 times for gut health. The benefits of kombucha are widely known. The ingredients work together to create probiotics. However, if you have a gut infection, you might wonder, can kombucha make you sick? 
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Woman placing hands around stomach - Soil-Based (SBO) Probiotics vs. Regular Probiotics - AMMD™
Candida
Gut Health
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 a regular or SBO probiotic is right for you. First, let’s discuss probiotics in general.
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Woman holding head - Die-Off & How to Avoid It - AMMD™
Autoimmunity
Candida
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 such as carbs, sugar, dairy, and alcohol. Die-off can cause irritability, fatigue, digestive issues, and other unpleasant symptoms that make sticking with beneficial lifestyle changes challenging to say the least. 
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SIBO Symptoms, Causes, Testing & Diagnosis
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SIBO
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 you may have small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). Even if you don’t experience symptoms like abdominal swelling to an extreme, any amount of bloating is not normal. Bloating is a sign of intestinal inflammation, which is one of the more common SIBO symptoms.
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Charcuterie board - Histamine Intolerance: All You Need to Know - AMMD™
Diet
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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 several years before I discovered the root cause. I kept getting terrible headaches at the most seemingly unpredictable moments. Fortunately, I discovered that histamine intolerance was the source of this frustrating symptom.
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Carrots growing in the soil - Why Soil-Based Probiotics Are Best for SIBO - AMMD™
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SIBO
Soil Based Probiotics for SIBO

Soil based probiotics for SIBO offer a targeted solution for managing Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth without adding fuel to the fire. Unlike traditional probiotics, these primal strains, such as Bacillus clausii, Bacillus coagulans, and Bacillus subtilis, thrive in the gut without colonizing the small intestine, supporting gut repair, boosting immunity, and addressing SIBO effectively.

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Photo of river with algae - What Is a Biofilm and Why Do You Need Biofilm Disruptors - AMMD™
Candida
Detox
What Is a Biofilm and Why Do You Need Biofilm Disruptors
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 antibiotic treatments. These microbial colonies are resilient and contribute to various health issues, particularly in the gut where biofilms can disrupt normal functions and lead to conditions like leaky gut. Biofilm disruptors, such as Microb-Clear®, use natural ingredients like herbal extracts and fatty acids to break down biofilms, helping the body restore microbial balance and fight persistent infections.
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Smiling Woman in Woods - A Functional Medicine Approach to Fibromyalgia - Amy Myers MD®
Autoimmunity
Candida
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 painful tender points throughout the body. Not surprisingly, conventional medicine...
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