Health & Wellness Articles from Amy Myers, MD

Causes of Brain Fog & How to Get Rid of It

Brain fog can stem from various causes, including stress, poor sleep, hormonal imbalances, and dietary deficiencies. Factors such as high sugar intake, refined carbohydrates, and vitamin B12 deficiency can contribute to cognitive sluggishness. Additionally, conditions such as thyroid dysfunction, gut imbalances, and chronic inflammation may play a role. Identifying and addressing the root causes of brain fog—whether through improved nutrition, stress management, or better sleep—can help restore mental clarity and focus.

Amy Myers MD |March 13, 2025

Updated March 13, 2025

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Woman Feeling Her Neck - 10 Things Your Endocrinologist Isn’t Telling You About Hashimoto’s - Amy Myers MD®

Autoimmunity

Gluten Free

10 Things Your Endocrinologist Isn’t Telling You About Hashimoto’s

Getting a Hashimoto’s diagnosis can be confusing. You may be wondering what caused it in the first place and if you’ll ever feel like yourself again. You’re not alone. An estimated 27 million Americans have some form of thyroid dysfunction....

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Smart Phone - Protect Yourself from WiFi, EMFs & EMR

Autoimmunity

Immune Support

7 Tips to Protect Yourself from WiFi, EMFs, & EMR

We live in a “smart” world, where so many things are wireless. From our phones to our computers, and even our electrical meters, the world is truly becoming more and more connected. While this has many benefits — I can’t...

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Zoom in on Belly Button - Gut Microbiome Testing: How and Why - Amy Myers MD®

Autoimmunity

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

Gut Microbiome Testing: How and Why

The gut is the gateway to health and for that reason it is where I recommend people focus first when working to reverse chronic health conditions or to achieve optimal health. It’s the home of 80% of your immune system....

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FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

Graves' Disease

5 Causes of Graves’ Disease and 5 Solutions for It

It is estimated that between 3 and 10 million people are diagnosed with hyperthyroidism or an overactive thyroid.1 The most common form of hyperthyroidism is the autoimmune condition known as Graves’ disease. I was diagnosed with Graves’ during my second year...

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Woman Floating in Swimming Pool - Are Swimming Pools Sabotaging Your Thyroid? - Amy Myers MD®

Autoimmunity

Hormones

Are Swimming Pools Sabotaging Your Thyroid?

Summer is in full swing, and if it’s anywhere near as hot where you live as it is here in Texas, you’re probably spending lots of time trying to cool down at the pool. While swimming can be a great...

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Thyroid

What You Need To Know About Thyroid Disease

Thyroid disease is a subject that hits close to home for me. I was diagnosed with Graves’ disease while I was in medical school. Conventional medicine gave me three options: Take a medication known as propylthiouracil (PTU), which has really awful side...

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FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

Thyroid

A Functional Medicine Approach to Hyperthyroidism

A lot of articles and blog posts about thyroid disease tend to focus on the signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism or an underactive thyroid. However, it’s estimated that between 3 and 10 million people actually suffer from an overactive thyroid or hyperthyroidism. I myself...

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Thyroid

Thyroid Health Part VII: 4 Essential Nutrients

Your thyroid is your body’s engine, not only because it powers your whole body, but also because it requires many different interconnected parts, working in unison, to run smoothly. That includes a number of important chemicals and nutrients. This week...

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Thyroid

What Can Go Wrong with Your Thyroid

This is the first article in a multi-part series on the thyroid. Follow along as we explore how the thyroid works and how you can use The Myers Way® Four Pillars of Health to prevent, control, or reverse thyroid disease....

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