Health & Wellness Articles from Amy Myers, MD

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Gut Health
Health Focus

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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Woman itching forearm - What is a Food Sensitivity? - AMMD™
Healthy Living
Nutrition
What is a Food Sensitivity?
Do you have symptoms that seem to mysteriously come and go, such as brain fog, fatigue, headaches, joint pain, or digestive issues? Maybe you generally just don’t feel “right”, and suspect it might have to do with your diet. If so, you may be dealing with a food sensitivity.
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Benefits and Risks of Ketamine for Brain Health
Brain Health
Healthy Living
Benefits and Risks of Ketamine for Brain Health
As a physician, I’ve seen many patients diagnosed with clinical depression. This was especially true during my time as an ER doctor. Traditional methods treat depression with conventional pharmaceuticals, specifically antidepressants such as SSRIs. 
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Cold and Flu Season Tips - Amy Myers MD®
Healthy Living
Immune Support
Cold and Flu Season Tips
Discover essential tips to stay healthy during cold and flu season. Learn the differences between cold and flu symptoms, how to protect your immune system naturally, and which supplements can help boost your body’s defenses. Follow these expert strategies to reduce your risk of getting sick and maintain overall wellness.
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Healthy Living
Nutrition
Quick Healthy Snack Ideas
Today’s world seems to get busier and busier, and that can pose a challenge if you’re trying to stay healthy. If you’ve been part of The Myers WayⓇ or other Autoimmune Protocols, you know how important keeping healthy AIP snacks on hand is.
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Woman eating a salad - Eating Healthy During The Holidays - AMMD™
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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Tips for Gut-Healthy, Stress-Free Holidays
Gut Health
Health Focus
Tips for Gut-Healthy, Stress-Free Holidays

Festive music, beautiful decorations, and family gatherings… oh how I love the holiday season. I really enjoy the Christmas parties, getting together with family and friends for Thanksgiving, and of course the Black Friday shopping for gifts. It’s a great way to create memories with my husband, Xavier, and our daughter, Elle. While there’s a lot to enjoy, having stress-free holidays can be difficult for all of us, including me. 

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Roasted Turkey - The Myers Way® AIP & Paleo Holiday Recipe eBook - AMMD™
Healthy Living
Nutrition
The Myers Way® Autoimmune & Paleo Holiday Recipe eBook
Pull out your long sleeves and cardigans, sting up those lights, and start planning your healthy holiday foods! Good food brings people together throughout the season, but if you’re on a Paleo or AIP protocol you may be apprehensive about joining these events. The good news is that you can still enjoy healthy holiday foods while still supporting your health!
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Healthy Living
Nutrition
Must-Try Paleo Holiday Swaps
There are many paleo holiday recipes you can make that replace the typical holiday treats. You may even surprise your friends with how tasty some of these recipes are! Hopefully, this takes a load of stress off your plate, knowing you can still prioritize your health while enjoying this special time with your friends and family.
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Gut Health & Your Immune System: What’s the Connection?
Gut Health
Health Focus
Gut Health & Your Immune System: What’s the Connection?
The immune system gut health connection has recently taken center stage, and for good reason.

Did you know that 80% of your immune system cells live in your gut? Without a healthy gut, you cannot have a healthy functioning immune system. The opposite is also true, without a healthy immune system your gut health will be less than ideal.

Let me share a bit more about the connection between your gut health and your immune system. I’ll explain why gut health immunity matters, and how a leaky gut can increase your risk for autoimmune disease.

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