8 Foods to Help You Detox Naturally
Natural ways to detox date back thousands of years–all the way back to Hippocrates, who is known as the Father of Western Medicine.
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What Causes Constipation and How to Stop It
What causes constipation is often a symptom of an underlying health condition, medications you’re taking, and/or your dietary and lifestyle choices.
What is A GMO? Why You Need To Know
A GMO is a genetically modified organism, including plants and animals that have been created by combining DNA of different species in unnatural ways.
The Top 4 Supplements My Autoimmune Patients Take
“Which supplements should I take?” was one of the most common questions asked by my patients with autoimmunity. And since autoimmune diseases are becoming more common all around the globe, it’s an issue of concern everywhere. Today I’ll cover the…
What is MCT Oil, and Why Is It Good for My Gut?
MCT, or medium-chain triglyceride, is usually derived from coconut oil and includes fatty acids that can have beneficial effects on your gut health. What?! Fat and acid are good your gut? In a word, yes! Let me explain the many…
The Top 3 Ways Greens Support Healthy Blood Pressure
Whether we like them or not, greens including kale, spinach, and broccoli are the undeniable superstars of the food world. Low in calories, yet high in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients, greens are incredible for your health — including your…
When Should I Start Taking a Multivitamin?
Do you remember taking a chewable multivitamin when you were a kid? Those brightly-colored pills may have saved you from a range of nutrient deficiencies, yet you probably gave them up long ago. However, there are lots of little bottles…
Is Leaky Gut a Medical Mystery?
Is leaky gut real? It’s all over the media, yet many in the medical community treat it as a medical myth. The truth is that while the symptoms may seem puzzling or confusing, leaky gut is far from mysterious. It’s…
What is Keto? Here are the Basics to Get You Started.
You’re probably aware of the ketogenic, or “keto” diet. Maybe you’ve heard it has something to do with fats and your liver. Hint: Your liver will need to be in tip-top shape for a keto diet, so grab your liver…
Hormones, Astaxanthin, and Your Eyesight
Well, ladies, we’ve thought it all along. Now, we have proof: women really do see things differently than men do! Yes, I’m having a little fun with this, however, there really is a correlation between hormones — particularly the female…
Tigernuts: The Must-Have Superfood You’ll Really Love
Imagine a kitchen where you can reach into the pantry and pull out the perfect food. One that’s ideal for The Myers Way®, AIP approved, paleo friendly, and fun for the whole family. That can be a reality and I’m…
8 Tips to Balance Your Hormones—Naturally
Balanced hormones and TV. How do these topics go together? Stay with me! I don’t often watch TV. However, I was recently stuck in an airport, and my attention was drawn to a televised dance competition. For a few minutes…
Why Can’t I Sleep Anymore?!
Can you remember the last time you slept all the way through the night undisturbed? If you’re over fifty and regularly experience insomnia, restless nights, and struggle to find enough energy to make it through the day, your sleep issues…
7 Key Hormones and How They Affect Your Health
The nearly 50 hormones produced in your body impact just about every facet of your existence. Growth, metabolism, mood, temperature, heart rate, sleep, sexuality—all are governed by these chemical messengers. While all of your hormones are important, there are some…
5 Foods to Get Rid of Gas & Bloating – 5 That Make It Worse
Although none of us wants to admit it, bloating and gas are issues we all deal with on a daily basis! Having the occasional digestive symptom is completely normal, however this doesn’t change the fact that passing gas in social…
How to Reverse Scleroderma Naturally
Your skin. It’s your largest organ, your first defense against germs and bacteria, and the most visible part of your body. Even though it’s the “wrapper” that completely surrounds you, most of us hardly notice it when our skin is…
9 Symptoms of Leaky Gut & How to Heal
Seasonal allergies. Brain fog. Skin problems. Hormone imbalances. Digestive issues. Mood swings. Did you know that these are all symptoms of leaky gut? The gut truly is the gateway to health. It’s where nearly 80% of your immune system lives….
2 Foods You Should Never Eat and Why
As you know, diet plays a huge role in your health. I’ve seen firsthand, in myself and my patients, the power of food to reverse chronic illness such as autoimmune diseases, including Hashimoto’s, Graves’, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren’s, and others….
5 Migraine Triggers Plus 3 Tips for Natural Relief
I’ve got some good news for the estimated 36 million people in the U.S. who experience migraines. After working with patients for the last decade and seeing many with migraines, I have identified five common triggers and three easy, natural…
The Gut-Skin Connection
Beautiful, glowing skin is a huge confidence booster. However, the opposite is also true. Skin that is flaky and dry, or peppered with unsightly blemishes can make even the idea of leaving the house seem overwhelming. We have all experienced…
