Health & Wellness Articles from Amy Myers, MD

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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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The Link Between Autoimmune Disease and HPV

Autoimmunity

Health Focus

The Link Between Autoimmune Disease and HPV

Did you know there's a link between autoimmune disease and HPV? HPV can contribute to autoimmune diseases like lupus by triggering immune system responses that mistakenly attack healthy cells. Those with autoimmune disease may also be more vulnerable to persistent HPV infections, highlighting the importance of immune health and HPV management to reduce potential risks.

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The MTHFR Mutation: What It Is and What To Do About It

Autoimmunity

Health Focus

The MTHFR Mutation: What It Is and What To Do About It

MTHFR gene mutation treatment can support healthy methylation. Explore lifestyle, diet, and supplement approaches to manage this common genetic variant.

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Autoimmunity

Candida

What Are Die Off Symptoms & How To Reduce It

Die-off, a form of a Herxheimer reaction, is a bodily process triggered by a sudden increase in endotoxins. Die-off is also fairly common when you first start avoiding certain food such as carbs, sugar, dairy, and alcohol. Die off symptoms can range from irritability, brain fog, fatigue, and digestive issues that make sticking with beneficial lifestyle changes challenging to say the least.

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Autoimmunity

Healthy Living

Testing for MTHFR Mutations

In this article, we dive right into the importance of MTHFR tests. Most importantly, we discuss what you can do to minimize the impact of any MTHFR mutations on your health. This information, in addition to my top recommendation for anyone with the MTHFR mutation, Methylation Support®, will help you support your methylation and detoxification pathways.

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Hashimoto's Diet: 7 Foods You Should Be Eating

Autoimmunity

Health Focus

Hashimoto's Diet: 7 Foods You Should Be Eating

If you have Hashimoto’s, the foods you eat can have a major impact on how well your thyroid functions, either by impacting your thyroid hormones themselves, or your immune system.

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Autoimmunity

Gut Health

Probiotics for SIBO: Why Soil-Based Probiotics Are Your Best Option

Not all probiotics for SIBO are created equal. Learn why soil-based probiotics work better than traditional strains and how they support gut healing without making SIBO worse.

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Autoimmunity

Gut Health

How to Reverse Lupus Naturally

Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can impact multiple systems in the body. Conventional medicine treats lupus with medications that suppress the immune system. With functional medicine, you can reverse lupus by supporting your immune system and restoring it to its optimal function.

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Autoimmunity

Gut Health

What Are the Benefits of MCT Oil and Should You Try It?

The medium-chain fatty acids in MCT oil are isolated and extracted from coconut oil’s long-chain fatty acids. Despite coming from these longer-chain fatty acids, MCT oil’s shorter chemical structure can benefit your gut health in amazing ways that coconut oil can’t!

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Autoimmunity

Healthy Living

Toxic Sunscreen Ingredients to Avoid

In this article, I will discuss sunscreen ingredients to avoid and why they are harmful. I’ll also tell you what to look for instead when shopping for sunscreen. First, let’s dive into the toxic sunscreen ingredients.

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Autoimmunity

Health Focus

The New Health Rules: A Conversation with Dr. Frank Lipman

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 spiritual health–everything from the foods you eat to the colors with which you surround yourself.

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Basket of avocados - Nutrient Deficiency and Autoimmune Disease: Identifying 6 Key Deficiencies - AMMD™

Autoimmunity

Immune Support

Nutrient Deficiency and Autoimmune Disease: Identifying 6 Key Deficiencies

Your immune system is a complex machine, and it can’t function properly without the right fuel. There are six key nutrients that I consider to be the premium fuel for your immune system. That being said, nutrient deficiencies need to be addressed to ensure optimal health. If you are deficient in any or all of these key nutrients, your immune system is at risk to go haywire. It could attack your body’s own tissues and lead you down what I call the Autoimmune Spectrum®, from experiencing uncomfortable symptoms to developing a full-blown autoimmune disease.

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Autoimmunity

Detox

Gluten Detox: How to Recover From Exposure

I will tell you how to know if you have gluten sensitivity, how to avoid being exposed to gluten, how gluten wreaks havoc on your gut, and why I believe everyone should remove gluten from their diet. First, let’s discuss three steps for a gluten detox.

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