Did you know that the average person uses 10-15 personal care products with 126 different ingredients every day? Your skin is your biggest organ, and what you put on it, you also absorb! This is why it is SO important…
Do you experience unexplained headaches or anxiety? What about irregular menstrual cycles? Does your face flush when you drink red wine? Do you get an itchy tongue or runny nose when you eat bananas, avocados, or eggplant? If you answered…
As I explained in last week’s article, mercury overload is a far more common issue than you might think, and I often see it as a root cause of chronic illnesses, including Hashimoto’s, Graves’, and autoimmune disease. If you missed…
Are you interested in detoxification, relaxation, and increased circulation? Have you been searching for a way to burn calories without adding pressure to your achy joints and muscles? If so, infrared sauna therapy could be the missing link. Sweating is…
I’ll come clean. The title of this article calls out people with autoimmunity, however, I really do believe everyone should avoid genetically modified organisms. GMOs are potentially one of the greatest health concerns of our time. While the issue is…
The MTHFR gene mutation is linked to decreased ability to detoxify and more than 60 chronic health conditions
Having intestinal parasites can be a scary thought. However, you are not alone! The idea that intestinal parasites only exist in underdeveloped countries is a myth. In fact, I often saw them in my thyroid and autoimmune patients. In this…
Do you know how many toxins are lurking in your fruits, on your veggies, and in that chicken breast? If they aren’t 100% US Certified organic, then you really have no idea. The reality is that toxic chemicals are virtually…
Spring is here, and if you are like most people, that means you’re looking for ways to prevent, reduce, and even eliminate your seasonal allergy symptoms. It is estimated that 55 million Americans (that’s 1 in 4 people) suffer from…
The holidays are a time for sharing, and if you’ve adopted The Myers Way®, then why not share the gift of health this holiday season? Maybe your friends and family are curious about your new lifestyle, are impressed by your…
You probably know by now that what you eat plays a huge role in thyroid health. However, food isn’t the only thing you put in your mouth, and your dental choices can also have a big impact on thyroid function….
You have heard the old adage “you are what you eat.” Now I would like to add another to that. “You are what you apply.” To your skin, that is! Your skin is your largest organ, and its large, porous surface…
In last week’s article on eczema, I addressed the underlying causes of the condition and how you can address them. And, while eating an anti-inflammatory, low-histamine diet, healing your gut, and restoring your body’s natural flora are extremely effective in…
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I’m willing to bet your local grocery stores and farmer’s markets are brimming with all kinds of chocolate goodies. If you’re following The Myers Way® you might think you need to pass up…
Most chronic diseases including autoimmune diseases are rooted in inflammation, so I’m always looking for the sources of that inflammation when I treat my patients. I’ve found that inflammation is often caused by five major environmental factors: our diets, a leaky…
There is no wall separating your mouth from the rest of your body–toxins in your mouth affect your health as a whole! The average person uses 10-15 body products each day, with an average of 126 different ingredients. I buy organic products…
This is the third article in a multi-part series on the thyroid. Follow along as we explore how the thyroid works and how you can use The Myers Way® Four Pillars of Health to prevent, control, or reverse thyroid disease. Toxins…
As a functional medicine physician running my own clinic, seeing patients, and writing books and blogs, my days are long and I’m on the go nonstop. My evenings are my time to relax, unwind, and take care of my own…
I get complimented on my clear skin and complexion quite frequently—in fact, people are often amazed that I am nearly 48 years old! I attribute that to both The Myers Way® eating plan and my morning routine. You can learn…
In The Autoimmune Solution, I walk you through the four pillars of my protocol for preventing and reversing autoimmune disease. This is part three of a four-part series on each pillar. Read the other parts here: Pillar I: Heal your…
