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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 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.

Amy Myers |October 14, 2022

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How Addressing Your Gut Can Help With Your Acne

Are you among the nearly 50 million Americans dealing with those red, embarrassing bumps on your face, back, and neck? I’m talking about acne. If you struggle with some form of acne, you understand how frustrating it can be1 While acne...

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Gut Health

Gut Health and Hormones: What’s Really Causing Your Hormonal Imbalance?

Hormone imbalances can be discouraging, if not downright frustrating. You’re tired of mood swings, feeling bloated, and irregular periods, but you don’t know how to fix them. You’ve heard that gut health and hormone imbalance go hand-in-hand, but could this...

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Woman holding stomach - Why Do Women Have More Gut Issues Than Men - Amy Myers MD®

Gut Health

Why Do Women Have More Gut Health Issues Than Men?

Why do women have more gut health issues than men? Many people are asking this question, and today, I’m sharing insights that shed light on this growing issue. Women’s gut health hits home for me. As someone who has battled...

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Gut Health

The Connection Between Gut Health and Alzheimer’s Disease

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: your gut is the gateway to optimal health. Not only does it impact your immune system, but gut health can also impact your cognitive health. More and more data is emerging...

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Flat Stomach - They Myers Way® Pillar I: Heal Your Gut

Autoimmunity

Gut Health

The Myers Way® Pillar I: Heal Your Gut

This is the first part of a four-part series, based on The Autoimmune Solution. Read the other parts here: Pillar I: Heal your gut. Pillar II: Get rid of gluten, grains, and legumes. Pillar III: Tame the toxins. Pillar IV: Heal your infections and relieve...

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Woman Browsing the Bread Isle - The Gluten, Gut, and Thyroid Connection - Amy Myers MD®

Gluten Free

Gut Health

The Gluten, Gut, and Thyroid Connection

Learn about the gluten, gut, and thyroid connection, and how a damaged gut sets off a chain reaction that leads to thyroid disease.

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Woman looking defeated - 8 Nutrient Deficiencies Linked to Mood Imbalances - AMMD™

Brain Health

Healthy Living

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 U.S. alone! Depression and anxiety are the most common mental health issues and both are on the rise.

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Stress

Is Stress Damaging Your Gut?

Research has linked high levels of stress with autoimmune disease, heart disease, ulcers, diabetes, hormone imbalances, and countless other chronic health conditions.1 However, even knowing this research, doctors and patients alike still tend to focus more on the physical causes...

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Woman pushing away donuts in favor of leafy greens - How to Stop Sugar Cravings - Amy Myers MD®

Nutrition

How to Stop Sugar Cravings & What Causes Them

In this article, we'll look at what causes sugar cravings along with some helpful strategies for how to beat sugar cravings & kick the habit for good.

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Autoimmunity

Rheumatoid Arthritis Diet Plan: Foods to Eat & Avoid

Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all rheumatoid arthritis diet, as the best way to manage the disease varies from case to case.

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Eggshell Membrane Collagen - Amy Myers MD

Healthy Living

Nutrition

What are Eggshell Membrane Collagen Benefits?

Eggshell membrane collagen is rich in 18 essential amino acids to promote tissue growth. The yolks and egg whites are also rich in collagen.

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Bell Peppers and Tomato on a Cutting Board - The 2 Surprising Causes of Leaky Gut - Amy Myers MD®

Health Focus

Healthy Living

The 2 Surprising Causes of Leaky Gut

Can the food you eat really be causes of leaky gut? Let’s get the facts straight & consider where food choices go wrong and steps to support your health.

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