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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Collagen Protein powder on a table next to a scooper.
Healthy Living
Nutrition
Is Collagen a Complete Protein?
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body. Its fiber-like structure is used to make connective tissue. Collagen protein supplements have become one of the most popular supplements on the market today. However, the majority of collagen products on the market are not a complete protein. So, what makes a protein a “complete protein?” 
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Kombucha jars sitting on a table, Can Kombucha Make You Sick?
Candida
Gut Health
Can Kombucha Make You Sick?
It’s difficult to walk through the aisles of your local food store and not see kombucha. This trendy tea is nothing new. Our ancestors used to drink kombucha in ancient times for gut health. The benefits of kombucha are widely known. The ingredients work together to create probiotics. However, if you have a gut infection, you might wonder, can kombucha make you sick? 
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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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The Link Between Autoimmune Disease and HPV
Autoimmunity
Health Focus
The Link Between Autoimmune Disease and HPV
Did you know there's a link between autoimmune disease and HPV? HPV can contribute to autoimmune diseases like lupus by triggering immune system responses that mistakenly attack healthy cells. Those with autoimmune disease may also be more vulnerable to persistent HPV infections, highlighting the importance of immune health and HPV management to reduce potential risks.
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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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Woman making a heart shape with hands over stomach - 8 Leaky Gut Supplements - Amy Myers MD®
Health Focus
Leaky Gut
8 Leaky Gut Supplements
While the first step in this healing process is unquestionably to change your dietary habits in order to stop any further damage to your gut, taking the following eight leaky gut supplements can be very beneficial in aiding in and speeding up the recovery process of healing of a leaky gut.
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Spoon of salt - 4 Essential Nutrients to Reverse Hashimoto’s - AMMD™
Health Focus
Thyroid
4 Essential Nutrients to Reverse Hashimoto’s
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. In this article, I will cover the important role that four of those nutrients, iodine, selenium, zinc, and iron play in Hashimoto’s and how you can maintain healthy levels of each.
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Woman holding forehead - What Are Die Off Symptoms & How To Reduce It - AMMD™
Autoimmunity
Candida
What Are Die Off Symptoms & How To Reduce It

Die-off, a form of a Herxheimer reaction, is a bodily process triggered by a sudden increase in endotoxins. Die-off is also fairly common when you first start avoiding certain food such as carbs, sugar, dairy, and alcohol. Die off symptoms can range from irritability, brain fog, fatigue, and digestive issues that make sticking with beneficial lifestyle changes challenging to say the least. 

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