Health & Wellness Articles from Amy Myers, MD

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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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People holding wine glasses over a table full of food cheers, How To Get Alcohol Out Of Your System
Healthy Living
Toxins
How To Get Alcohol Out Of Your System
Social gatherings increase for many of you during this time of year. That could mean you celebrate with a glass of wine, gluten-free beer, or a holiday cocktail. I, too, indulge in the occasional cocktail during the holidays. Yet, do you know how to get alcohol out of your system or how your body processes it?
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5 Health Hazards of WIFI, EMFs & EMR
Healthy Living
Toxins
5 Health Hazards of WiFi, EMFs & EMR
WiFi, EMF, EMR are all around us and enable us to learn, share, and communicate in ways that were just a dream a short while ago. We all — including me! — use this technology as part of our daily...
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Achieving Optimal Health With Organic Greens Amy Myers MD
Healthy Living
Nutrition
Achieving Optimal Health With Organic Greens
It’s amazing all the incredible benefits you can get from a varied diet. Grass-fed or wild-caught proteins, healthy fats, and organic greens offer so many benefits. Many of these organic greens can be either fruits or vegetables.
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What is Cryotherapy & What are the Benefits?
Healthy Living
Immune Support
What is Cryotherapy & What are the Benefits?

Cryotherapy, or "cold therapy," can be a powerful tool for recovery and health optimization. It is a treatment that uses extreme cold to promote recovery, reduce inflammation, and support overall wellness. Athletes and individuals with autoimmune conditions have embraced the benefits of cryotherapy, including improved circulation, pain relief, and metabolism support. Though whole-body cryotherapy is the most intense form, more accessible methods like cold showers and ice baths offer similar advantages. 

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Woman taking a multivitamin - Do You Need a Multivitamin? - AMMD™
Healthy Living
Immune Support
Do You Need a Multivitamin?
If you eat a healthy diet, you may think you don’t need a multivitamin. Maybe you eat a Paleo, keto, Autoimmune, vegan, vegetarian, or whole-food diet. Or, you may eat a SAD (Standard American Diet). Either way, it can be a challenge to eat enough nutrient-rich foods every day. Do you need a multivitamin to help fill in these gaps? I highly recommend it, and I’ll tell you why in a bit. I’ll also share the importance of having a methylated multivitamin. This formulation is so much better than your average multivitamin.
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Pouring probiotics into palm - What Happens When You Stop Taking Probiotics? - AMMD™
Health Focus
Healthy Living
What Happens When You Stop Taking Probiotics?
I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it a million times: Everyone should take a probiotic. Probiotics help populate the good bacteria in your gut, supporting a healthy balance in that ecosystem. You may have started taking probiotics and wonder if you need to continue taking them. What happens when you stop taking probiotics?
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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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7 Signs of Bad Gut Health
Gut Health
Health Focus
7 Signs of Bad Gut Health
It surprises many people to hear that poor gut health affects the rest of your body. Sure, belly bloat, constipation, or gas are common symptoms. Poor gut health shows up in other areas of your health, too. If you’re experiencing seasonal allergies, skin issues, hormonal imbalances, or brain fog, the root cause could be poor gut health.
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Protein rich foods, eggs, salmon, meat. Article: Sources of High Protein
Healthy Living
Nutrition
Sources of High Protein
There are many ways to get protein in your diet. Fish, poultry, legumes, and some grains are great choices. While fresh and organic protein sources are best, sometimes it’s hard to squeeze that into your lifestyle. This is where paleo protein powder can come in! 
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Red fruit - Red Superfoods Missing From Your Diet - Amy Myers MD®
Healthy Living
Nutrition
Red Superfoods Missing From Your Diet
You may have seen advertisements for greens superfood powders. Green superfoods are becoming increasingly popular because of their robust health benefits, and so are their counterparts red superfoods!

Superfood powders pack a punch of nutritional benefits. For one, they’re bursting with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Another powerful benefit is that these are relatively low in calories.1Greens are great, yet many people don’t know about red powders.
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Enzyme Deficiencies and Digestive Enzymes Supplements - Amy Myers MD
Gut Health
Health Focus
Enzyme Deficiencies and Digestive Enzymes Supplements
Are you trying to repair a leaky gut? Do you suffer from chronic gas, bloating, indigestion, or constipation? Do you experience reflux after a meal? Or do you see undigested food or fatty substances in your stool? If so, your body may have enzyme deficiencies. This is a common issue I see in my patients with chronic disease. It’s one of the reasons I recommend taking digestive enzyme supplements.
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