If you’ve ever taken a round of antibiotics to fight an infection, you are not alone! While antibiotics are sometimes unavoidable, nearly 50% of the antibiotics prescribed are unnecessary and do more harm than good. Antibiotics are the most commonly…
Glass is sturdy, strong, and does not release chemicals or toxins into food when cooking or storing it, making it good for safe food storage.
Cryotherapy isn’t just stepping into a cold chamber; it comes in many forms. Let’s find out what is cryotherapy, its benefits, and if it’s right for you.
You are not destined to a life of sore, achy joints or relying on harsh NSAIDs to manage your pain. There are many ways to support joint health naturally.
Functional medicine is a 21st-century, science-based approach that looks at the function of all body systems rather than naming a disease and giving a pill.
What causes constipation is often a symptom of an underlying health condition, medications you’re taking, and/or your dietary and lifestyle choices.
Heart disease is commonly known as a “man’s disease.” However, heart disease kills 1 in 5 women each year. This fact is troubling and as a functional medicine physician I know it doesn’t have to be this way! Heart disease…
We’re learning more about Covid-19 and its effects on the body every day. These advances in research and practical application are resulting in fewer deaths from Covid-19, even while the number of cases rise. Yet we’re also learning about “Covid-19…
Alzheimer’s disease can be a scary topic. However, unlike the rest of our bodies, our brains do not have to deteriorate as we age if we take care of them.
HPV and autoimmunity are linked — if you have one, you may be more susceptible to developing the other.
Dr. Myers kicks off her morning with her favorite drink.
You’re doing everything right — eating an optimal diet, managing stress, exercising, and getting plenty of sleep — yet you are STILL struggling with chronic health issues. You’ve gone from doctor to doctor yet no one can explain the root…
We know that people over the age of 60 and those with “compromised” immune systems have an increased risk of complications if exposed to the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19. While everyone should remain vigilant to prevent the spread of…
Now, more than ever, it’s important to support those with celiac disease AND anyone with a gluten intolerance or sensitivity. That’s because the prevalence of celiac disease and gluten intolerance or sensitivity has increased significantly over the last 50 years….
Headache, fever, muscle aches, back pain, and joint pain. Many people immediately reach for over-the-counter Advil or Motrin, or pharmaceutical Celebrex or Feldene and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to get fast relief from the discomfort of these symptoms. However, these…
“Which supplements for autoimmune disease 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, the best natural supplements for autoimmune disease…
When your body is working optimally, you barely even have to think about it. In fact, it probably never occurs to you that your body can actually make mistakes. Yet there’s something called molecular mimicry that’s a dangerous case of…
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…
If you’re like me — and the thousands of patients I saw in my clinic who went from doctor to doctor before coming to me — when the news comes, at last, you may feel as if a weight has…
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…
