When I was growing up, I was very blessed to have a mom who prioritized health. She exposed me to alternative medicine, yoga, and organic food at a very young age. She didn’t buy processed foods for me—instead, we made homemade…
I am thrilled that so many of you have included me in your health journey! As more of you follow The Autoimmune Solution protocol, I know there are some questions regarding the supplements. Let’s start with a quick glance at…
In The Autoimmune Solution, I walk you through the four pillars of my protocol for preventing and reversing autoimmune disease. This is part two of a four-part series on each pillar. Read the other parts here: Pillar I: Heal your…
This is the first part of a four-part series, based on The Autoimmune Solution. Read the other parts here: Pillar I: Heal your gut. Pillar II: Get rid of gluten, grains, and legumes. Pillar III: Tame the toxins. Pillar IV:…
What Is Inflammatory Bowel Disease Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or IBD, is a group of inflammatory conditions affecting the intestines and colon. The two main forms of IBD are ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease—two diseases that, despite falling under the umbrella…
More than 4 million Americans are diagnosed with Sjögren’s Syndrome, an autoimmune disease that occurs when the immune system attacks the moisture-producing glands. That includes the salivary and lacrimal (tear-producing) glands, causing painfully dry eyes and mouth. But like other…
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…
Before we are born and throughout our first two years, we lay the foundation for the rest of our lives. Our development in the womb and our journey down the birth canal are the first steps in determining our overall…
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…