Health & Wellness Articles from Amy Myers, MD

Woman eating a salad - Eating Healthy During The Holidays - AMMD™

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Healthy Living
Nutrition

Healthy Holiday Eating: Gut-Friendly, AIP Diets

 Temptations are everywhere, especially this time of year. While dinners and holiday parties make this time memorable, they often disrupt the healthy routines you created for yourself. This can make eating healthy during the holidays truly challenging.
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Bowl of berberine - 6 Unique Benefits of Berberine - AMMD™
Gut Health
Health Focus
6 Unique Benefits of Berberine
Berberine is a natural compound with a range of health benefits, especially valued in traditional Eastern medicine and now recognized in functional medicine. Known for its positive effects on blood sugar, cholesterol, and heart health, berberine works by activating the AMPK enzyme, which boosts metabolism and supports balanced blood glucose. It also helps with weight management, assists gut health by promoting a balanced microbiome, and has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, making it helpful for inflammatory conditions.
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Woman placing hands around stomach - Soil-Based (SBO) Probiotics vs. Regular Probiotics - AMMD™
Candida
Gut Health
Soil-Based (SBO) Probiotics vs. Regular Probiotics
In this article, I’ll review the differences between regular and soil-based, known as SBO probiotics. I’ll cover why they are essential to achieving optimal health and how to determine whether a regular or SBO probiotic is right for you. First, let’s discuss probiotics in general.
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Steak - What Enzymes Aid with the Digestion of Protein? - AMMD™
Gut Health
Health Focus
What Enzymes Aid with the Digestion of Protein?
The phrase “you are what you eat” has one caveat. You could eat nutrient-rich whole foods daily, yet you might not absorb all the nutrients. I believe the phrase should be, “you are what you digest and absorb.” Digestive enzymes help break down our food into their building blocks, including protein. Yet, do you know what enzymes aid in protein digestion?
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Man holding his stomach sitting on the couch. Article The Benefits of Gut Restore with Betaine HCL for Digestion
Gut Health
Health Focus
What Are the Betaine HCL Benefits for Digestion?
A betaine HCL supplement supports digestion by increasing hydrochloric acid (HCL) levels in the stomach. This helps in breaking down food, improving nutrient absorption, and promoting gut health. Natural HCL production declines with age, leading to symptoms such as bloating, gas, and nutrient deficiencies, and potentially causing issues such as leaky gut and Candida overgrowth. Supplementing with betaine HCL helps restore optimal stomach acidity, preventing digestive problems, supporting the immune system, and maintaining healthy skin.
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Girl touching hair and looking at scalp - How to Reverse Lupus Naturally - AMMD™
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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The 4 Best Supplements To Take Daily
Brain Health
Gut Health
The 4 Best Supplements To Take Daily

Daily supplements play a crucial role in bridging nutritional gaps caused by modern diets, environmental factors, and individual biochemical differences. There are four essential supplements that address common deficiencies and promote optimal well-being. Essential supplements to consider include a high-quality multivitamin for overall nutrient support, omega-3 fatty acids to support a healthy inflammatory response, probiotics to maintain gut and immune health, and vitamin D3 K2 to support bone strength. The Essentials Bundle simplifies incorporating these best supplements into a daily routine for vibrant health.

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Woman clutching stomach - The Myers Way® Approach to Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Amy Myers MD®
Gut Health
Inflammation
The Myers Way® Approach to Inflammatory Bowel Disease
What Is Inflammatory Bowel Disease Between 60 and 70 million people in the US suffer from gut infections and digestive diseases1 Among these, three conditions are the most common. These include Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Functional...
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Putting bread in the toaster - Gluten Detox: How to Recover From Exposure - AMMD™
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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Hand holding a dose of antibiotics - AMDM™
Gut Health
How To Restore Gut Health After Antibiotics
If you’ve ever taken antibiotics to fight an infection, you are not alone. Antibiotics and gut health generally have a negative relationship. Sometimes it’s unavoidable, though. Did you know that up to 50% of the antibiotics prescribed are often unnecessary?...
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