From The Autoimmune Solution by Amy Myers, MD I couldn’t believe this was happening to me. I was lying in bed, clutched in the grip of a panic attack. I wanted desperately to continue with my second year of medical…
It’s a new year, and you’re ready to make it your healthiest one yet! Here are 4 strategies to kickstart your health in 2015: 1. Clean up your diet. Out with the bad, in with the good! That means tossing…
My friend and colleague, Dr. Frank Lipman, recently published a new book, The New Health Rules: Simple Changes to Achieve Whole-Body Wellness. This beautiful little book is full of practical advice and actionable steps you can take to transform your physical, mental, and…
It’s the end of the year, and all of your hard work is paying off! You’ve lost weight, gotten rid of gut infections like Candida and SIBO, and recovered from joint pain and fatigue. After making these big strides with…
Autoimmune disease has become a modern-day epidemic. If you aren’t one of the estimated 50 million Americans who have at least one autoimmune disease, you likely know someone who is. Conventional medicine views diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and…
When Dr. Myers first met her on The Doctor Oz Show in September, Kristina was suffering. The chronic stomach issues she had been battling for years weren’t showing any signs of stopping. Dr. Myers laid out a functional medicine protocol…
Our great-great-grandparents subsisted on a completely organic diet. Modern or conventional farming methods that involve the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides simply did not exist back then. Over the last century, our diet and…
This is the second; article in a four-part series. Click to read parts One, Three, and Four! Last week, I wrote an article about how diet, antibiotics, and methods of delivery (vaginal or C-section) play a vital role in establishing…
This is the first article in a four part series. Click to read parts Two, Three and Four! Before we are born and throughout our first two years, we lay the foundation for the rest of our lives. Our development…
Soy milk, tofu, soy veggie burgers, and other soy products are touted as healthy alternatives to meat and dairy. Many vegetarians and vegans rely on soy as a main source of protein because of its proclaimed health attributes. However, even…
Which sounds better: covering up your acne, dark circles, and dry skin with chemical-laden lotions and makeup, or having naturally clear skin by healing it from the inside out? Your skin is the largest organ in the body. It’s your…
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 been diagnosed as gluten sensitive or celiac. Well, you probably didn’t know…
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 consequence, those who struggle with mood imbalances assume that treating their body will have…
Do you suffer from heartburn? How about acid reflux? If you’re one of the 10-20% of Americans with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) who endure weekly episodes of these painful symptoms, don’t be fooled into thinking your condition is something you…
Do you suffer from brain fog, difficulty making decisions, or mood swings? Perhaps in these difficult times, you are feeling anxious or depressed. How about attention disorders, such as ADD or ADHD? If so, you’ve probably been told that these…
Multiple sclerosis, or MS, affects roughly 2.5 million people around the world. It affects more women than men, and is most often diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50. And while many people suffer from this condition, there are…
Do you feel sluggish, bloated, or just frequently under the weather? Are you suffering from seasonal allergies or having a difficult time losing weight? Are you ready to try something new and start feeling good again? If this sounds like…
As a functional medicine physician, I believe that inflammation is the root cause of most illnesses. Whether you struggle with digestion, energy, depression, or weight, my approach to healing always aims to reduce inflammation. The majority of our inflammation comes…
Unless you have been living under a rock, you have probably heard the terms gluten intolerance or gluten sensitivity and celiac disease tossed around a few dozen times in the past few years. If you spend a lot of time…
This smoothie is packed with nutrients to help you look and feel better than ever! The star ingredient, collagen, is known for promoting healthy hair, skin, and nails. However, collagen’s lesser-known health benefits are just as amazing – collagen is…
