Health & Wellness Articles from Amy Myers, MD

Woman holding her stomach in discomfort, representing abdominal pain and digestive symptoms of SIBO

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Gut Health
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What Is SIBO? Symptoms, Causes, Testing & Diagnosis

SIBO, or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, can be the root cause of gas, bloating, or IBS. Learn how to treat and prevent it with holistic medicine.
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5 Foods To Eliminate Gas and Bloating
Autoimmunity
Gut Health
5 Foods To Eliminate Gas and Bloating

Bloating and gas are common but uncomfortable digestive issues that can often be managed with the right dietary choices. Learn which foods fight gas and bloating and which foods trigger symptoms.

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Coffee beans and ground coffee - The Benefits of a Coffee Enema - Amy Myers MD®
Autoimmunity
Candida
The Benefits of a Coffee Enema
The article provides step-by-step instructions for performing a coffee enema at home, including preparation, administration, and post-procedure care. Explore the benefits of doing a coffee enema at home!
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Person holding an ear of corn with a bite taken out of it - What Are Gluten Cross-Reactive Foods? - AMMD™
Autoimmunity
Health Focus
What Are Gluten Cross-Reactive Foods?
Did you know that there are foods that your body might think are gluten? It’s true! The process is called gluten cross-reactivity. If you eat gluten cross-reactive foods, you may feel all the symptoms of getting “glutened” even if gluten didn’t pass your lips!
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Woman laying on floor exhausted during work out - What is Hypoproteinemia and What to Do About it - AMMD™
Autoimmunity
Health Focus
What is Hypoproteinemia and What to Do About it
I’ve said a thousand times that getting enough protein in your diet is not just important– it’s crucial! Yet, what happens when you don’t get enough, and what is the solution? A protein deficiency, while uncommon, can develop for various reasons, including certain health conditions and diets lacking in protein.1 The medical term for a protein deficiency is hypoproteinemia.
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Man holding his wrist - Common Autoimmune Diseases in Men - Amy Myer MD®
Autoimmunity
Health Focus
Common Autoimmune Diseases in Men
Autoimmune disease in men is not a topic that is discussed very often. Women generally are more prone to develop an autoimmune disease than men, and it’s pretty disproportionate. Statistics tell us that autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis (75% women to 25% men), rheumatoid arthritis (80/20), and lupus and Hashimoto’s (90/10) are much more common in women.
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Woman holding pill and water cup - Low-Dose Naltrexone for Autoimmunity - Amy Myers MD®
Autoimmunity
Health Focus
Low-Dose Naltrexone for Autoimmunity?
Low-dose Naltrexone (LDN) has been touted as a panacea by many with autoimmunity. Whenever I speak on the topic of autoimmunity or thyroid health, it is often one of the first things I am asked about. Do I recommend LDN? Does it really work? Which autoimmune diseases does it work for? How do you use it?
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The 3 Levels of Infrared Light
Autoimmunity
Detox
The 3 Levels of Infrared Light
Infrared light has three different levels: near (NIR), mid (MIR), and far (FIR). Each level has their own distinct characteristics, frequency ranges, and benefits. Near-infrared light, mid-infrared light, and far infrared light represent the different sizes of wavelength and refer to the intensity of the treatment.
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Which Thyroid Medication is Best for Hashimoto’s
Autoimmunity
Health Focus
Which Thyroid Medication is Best for Hashimoto’s
To get a complete picture of a patient’s thyroid health and medication needs, I would order all of the thyroid tests listed below. I also included here the ranges for each marker I’ve found to be optimal for both my patients and myself. You can find all of this information and more in my book, The Thyroid Connection.
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Woman holding her knee. Article, The Top 5 Sources of Inflammation
Autoimmunity
Health Focus
The Top 5 Sources of Inflammation
What’s the number one root cause of nearly every modern, chronic illness? In my experience, the biggest culprit is often inflammation in the body.

That’s right, many of today’s conditions can be traced back to body inflammation. This includes cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s, autoimmune disease, and even cancer.
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