55 Articles by Amy Myers, M.D.
Amy Myers, M.D.
Understanding Autoimmune Disease + EXACTLY What To Do After A Diagnosis
An autoimmune disease isn't always a life sentence.
Think You Might Have A Thyroid Imbalance? Here's A Checklist To Bring To Your Doctor
You may have a thyroid issue and not even know. Here are the tests to take to find out.
9 Nutrients That Balance Hypothyroidism, Explained By A Doctor
Fatigue, hair loss, brain fog, weight gain, low body temperature, and anxiety are signs that your thyroid might be underactive.
The One Thing To Do Every Day To Avoid Candida Overgrowth: A Doctor Explains
As a functional medicine doctor, I often see my patients' stress contribute to candida, or an overgrowth of yeast in the gut. Here's how to avoid it.
8 Myths & Facts About Autoimmune Disease
"If you can't trust me, we can't work together," a doctor told a young woman who later became my patient. This woman lived in a tiny town in rural...
A Doctor’s Top 4 Reasons To Eat Organic
Our great-great-grandparents subsisted on a completely organic diet. Modern or conventional farming methods that involve the use of genetically...
10 Signs You Have An Unhealthy Gut + How To Heal It
In functional medicine, we believe that every system in the body is connected. Your digestive and hormonal systems, for example, aren't independent of...
3 Surprising Reasons To Give Up Gluten
Maybe you’ve toyed with the idea of giving up gluten, or at least limiting it somewhat, but you haven’t made the leap just yet. After all, you haven’t...
Anxious? Moody? Depressed? Why You Might Have Candida
Conventional medicine views the body in terms of distinct systems, and therefore often sees the mind as independent from the rest of the body. As a...
What Your Doctor Won't Tell You About GERD
Do you suffer from heartburn? How about acid reflux? If you’re among the 10 to 20% of Americans with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) who endure...
How Conventional Medicine Got Autoimmune Diseases All Wrong
I believe conventional medicine has it all wrong when it comes to treating autoimmune conditions. Autoimmune conditions affect over 50 million...
Why Magnesium Is Essential For A Healthy & Happy Life
Did you know that an adult heart pumps approximately 2,000 gallons of blood through your body every day? Or that it takes only 20 seconds for blood to...
How To Cleanse Your Body With Food
Do you feel sluggish, bloated or just frequently under the weather? Are you suffering from seasonal allergies or having a difficult time losing...
6 Benefits Of Infrared Sauna Therapy
Detoxify, relax, and soak up all the benefits of sweating in an infrared sauna.
6 Steps To Detox The Air In Your Home
It’s no surprise that air pollution can affect your health, but did you know that indoor air is 2 to 5 times more polluted than outdoor air? Have you...
Why You Should Never Drink From Plastic
Running out of ideas for New Year’s resolutions? Have you considered hydration?
How To Live Clean In 2014
New year, new you, right? Does your resolution involve a healthier and cleaner lifestyle?
5 Symptoms Of Gluten Sensitivity You Probably Don't Know About
Gluten sensitivity is the next epidemic. Most physicians are familiar with celiac disease and the digestive issues associated with gluten sensitivity,...
6 Causes Of Fatigue That Could Indicate An Underlying Problem
Do you often find yourself feeling sluggish and exhausted? Maybe it’s a struggle to get out of bed every morning because you just don’t feel rested....
