Chronic constipation affects 16% of all Americans and one-third of those over the age of 60. About 40% of Americans who report constipation use laxatives regularly. Of course, constipation happens to everyone occasionally. Yet it is especially frequent among those…
I’ve been eating The Myers Way® for a long time now. Gluten is nowhere to be found in my home, the Amy Myers MD® office is gluten-free, and my friends and family are all very generous and considerate of my…
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…
Chances are, you’ve heard about the importance of probiotics, the good bacteria that help support your gut balance. However, have you heard of prebiotics? These indigestible fibers feed your good gut bacteria, making them essential to keep your gut thriving….
If you are gluten sensitive or have celiac disease you know all too well about accidentally ingesting gluten — otherwise known as getting “glutened.” A gluten reaction can be a result of eating foods that contain gluten, such as white…