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

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Candida
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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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Rhodiola Plant - The 5 Best Adaptogens to Fight Stress - Amy Myers, MD®
Brain Health
relaxation
The 5 Best Adaptogens to Fight Stress & Adrenal Fatigue
Chronic stress is public enemy number one. Some stress is necessary to keep your immune system sharp and help you stay alive in dangerous situations. Yet, prolonged, relentless stress can contribute to leaky gut, adrenal fatigue, insomnia, heart disease, anxiety, and a plethora of autoimmune...
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Is Hypothyroidism an autoimmune disease - infographic - Amy Myers MD™
Thyroid
Is Hypothyroidism an Autoimmune Disease?
Many cases of hypothyroidism are caused by an autoimmune disease called Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, but not all patients who have Hashimoto’s are hypothyroid, and not all patients who have hypothyroidism have Hashimoto’s.
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Wheat field - How to Test for Gluten Intolerance and Celiac Disease - Amy Myers MD®
Gluten Free
Gut Health
How to Test for Gluten Intolerance and Celiac Disease
Do you experience bloating, diarrhea, abdominal pain, or headaches after eating bread and other products containing wheat, barley, or rye? You could have a gluten intolerance, also known as non-celiac gluten sensitivity. Fortunately, gluten intolerance testing can help you pinpoint...
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Bowl of broccoli - Cooked Vegetables vs Raw Vegetables: Which is Healthier? - AMMD™
Healthy Living
Nutrition
Cooked Vegetables vs Raw Vegetables: Which is Healthier?
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 them alters their chemical composition. That can be a good thing!
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Sleeping Woman - 7 Steps to Reset Your Sleep Cycle - Amy Myers MD®
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE
Hormones
7 Steps to Reset Your Sleep Cycle
You already know that sleep is important, but did you know that your sleep cycle, or circadian rhythm, actually determines your hormones, energy levels, and how well you recover from illness? Give yourself the best chance at an optimal sleep cycle...
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Napping young woman - Adrenal Fatigue All You Need to Know - Amy Myers MD®
Adrenal Fatigue
Immune Support
Adrenal Fatigue: All You Need to Know
We live in a stressful world. Stress is just a normal part of life; unfortunately, you can’t get away from it. From long work days, traffic, family demands, financial worries, and our on-the-go lifestyles, we tend to approach stress as...
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