Health & Wellness Articles from Amy Myers, MD

Causes of Brain Fog & How to Get Rid of It - Woman suffering from brain fog - AMMD™
Woman holding glass of water and medication - Which Thyroid Medication is Best? - AMMD™
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Thyroid
Which Thyroid Medication is Best?
There is no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to supplemental thyroid hormone and I don’t believe that there is one right choice for everyone. What I have learned over the last fifteen years as both a thyroid patient as well as a thyroid-prescribing physician is that when it comes to supplemental thyroid hormone it can be just as much an art as it is a science. 
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Smiling Woman in Woods - A Functional Medicine Approach to Fibromyalgia - Amy Myers MD®
Autoimmunity
Candida
A Functional Medicine Approach to Fibromyalgia
  It is estimated that fibromyalgia affects nearly 6 million or 1 in 50 people, causing chronic pain, particularly muscle pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, brain fog, or cognitive impairment, depression, and painful tender points throughout the body. Not surprisingly, conventional...
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Is Hypothyroidism an autoimmune disease - infographic - Amy Myers MD™
Thyroid
Is Hypothyroidism an Autoimmune Disease?
Many cases of hypothyroidism are caused by an autoimmune disease called Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, but not all patients who have Hashimoto’s are hypothyroid, and not all patients who have hypothyroidism have Hashimoto’s.
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A stack of bacon - Is Keto the Best Diet for Hypothyroidism? - AMMD™
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Healthy Living
Keto Diet For Hypothyroidism

The ketogenic (keto) diet, a low-carb, high-fat plan that promotes ketosis, may help support healthy inflammatory response, potentially benefiting thyroid health in those with hypothyroidism. However, keto can increase cortisol levels, straining the adrenals and worsening hypothyroidism symptoms, especially if adrenal fatigue is present. Managing stress and supporting adrenal function with essential nutrients like iodine, selenium, zinc, and iron is crucial before considering keto. While the diet might work for some, it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. Consulting a doctor, addressing stress, and monitoring thyroid levels are essential steps to determine if keto is the right choice for managing hypothyroidism.

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Stressed Woman Massaging Temples - Why Am I So Irritable and Moody?! - Amy Myers MD®
Autoimmunity
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE
Why Am I So Irritable and Moody?!
  I want to tell you about a patient whose story of irritability and mood swings might sound familiar to you. Sarah came into my office, and after introducing myself, I asked her what brought her in to see me....
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