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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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The MTHFR Mutation: What It Is and What To Do About It

Autoimmunity

Health Focus

The MTHFR Mutation: What It Is and What To Do About It

Anyone with the MTHFR gene mutation can find MTHFR support and detoxification pathways with Methylation Support®. Empower your body by obtaining the nutrients necessary for optimal detoxification.

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Candida

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The Anti-Candida Diet: The Strongest Candida Killers

If you struggle with Candida — or have stubborn and recurring Candida overgrowth – you’ve probably tried the Candida diet. I bet it worked, too. However, people often finish the Candida diet and then go back to eating the way they did before.

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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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Autoimmunity

Healthy Living

Testing for MTHFR Mutations

In this article, we dive right into the importance of MTHFR tests. Most importantly, we discuss what you can do to minimize the impact of any MTHFR mutations on your health. This information, in addition to my top recommendation for anyone with the MTHFR mutation, Methylation Support®, will help you support your methylation and detoxification pathways.

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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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Leaky Gut

9 Symptoms of Leaky Gut & What To Do

If your gut is healthy, chances are that you are in good health. If it’s not, it can lead to a slew of issues. Seasonal allergies. Brain fog. Skin problems. Hormone imbalances. Digestive issues. Mood swings. Did you know that these can be symptoms of leaky gut syndrome?

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Healthy Living

Nutrition

Healthy Cookware 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. In this article, I’ll describe toxic materials to avoid and which materials to choose for a healthier home.

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Histamine Intolerance: All You Need to Know

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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Gut Health

Health Focus

Intestinal Parasites: Signs You May Have One

In this article, I’ll cover the ten most common intestinal parasite symptoms. Then I’ll discuss how to get the proper testing and treatment, as well as how to make the most of a Parasite Breakthrough® Kit.

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Autoimmunity

Healthy Living

How To Safely Detox your Liver

Your body has many systems in place to remove waste. In a healthy person, the lymphatic system, kidneys, skin, lungs, and liver work together to regulate the flow of toxins, metals, pollutants, alcohol, caffeine, and medications. However, constant exposure to toxins from the food we eat, the water we drink, the clothes we wear, and our beauty products can cause this system to be overworked.

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Candida

Health Focus

How to Fight Nail Fungus Naturally

Do you deal with pesky and persistent nail fungus? Have you tried everything in your health arsenal—from prescription antifungals to expensive creams and lotions to nail polish—and still had no luck in eliminating the fungal infection? If so, you are not alone.

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Autoimmunity

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7 Foods You Should Be Eating if You Have Hashimoto’s

If you have Hashimoto’s, the foods you eat can have a major impact on how well your thyroid functions, either by impacting your thyroid hormones themselves, or your immune system.

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