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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Testing for MTHFR Mutations
Autoimmunity
Healthy Living
Testing for MTHFR Mutations
In this article, we dive right into the importance of MTHFR tests. Most importantly, we discuss what you can do to minimize the impact of any MTHFR mutations on your health. This information, in addition to my top recommendation for anyone with the MTHFR mutation, Methylation Support®, will help you support your methylation and detoxification pathways.
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Woman holding cookware - Healthy Cookware Shopping Guide - AMMD™
Healthy Living
Nutrition
Healthy Cookware Guide
While changing out all your cookware won’t happen overnight, switching pots and pans one at a time and making other steps in the right direction can greatly benefit your health. In this article, I’ll describe toxic materials to avoid and which materials to choose for a healthier home.
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Charcuterie board - Histamine Intolerance: All You Need to Know - AMMD™
Diet
Health Focus
Histamine Intolerance: All You Need to Know
Histamine intolerance can be extremely frustrating because your symptoms often feel like they come out of the blue. Trust me when I say, I understand! I had histamine intolerance for several years before I discovered the root cause. I kept getting terrible headaches at the most seemingly unpredictable moments. Fortunately, I discovered that histamine intolerance was the source of this frustrating symptom.
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Woman's feet and hands - How To Fight Nail Fungus Naturally - Amy Myers MD®
Candida
Health Focus
How to Fight Nail Fungus Naturally
Do you deal with pesky and persistent nail fungus? Have you tried everything in your health arsenal—from prescription antifungals to expensive creams and lotions to nail polish—and still had no luck in eliminating the fungal infection? If so, you are not alone.
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Man holding his stomach sitting on the couch. Article The Benefits of Gut Restore with Betaine HCL for Digestion
Gut Health
Health Focus
What Are the Betaine HCL Benefits for Digestion?
A betaine HCL supplement supports digestion by increasing hydrochloric acid (HCL) levels in the stomach. This helps in breaking down food, improving nutrient absorption, and promoting gut health. Natural HCL production declines with age, leading to symptoms such as bloating, gas, and nutrient deficiencies, and potentially causing issues such as leaky gut and Candida overgrowth. Supplementing with betaine HCL helps restore optimal stomach acidity, preventing digestive problems, supporting the immune system, and maintaining healthy skin.
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Bowl of greens: 12 Benefits of Leafy Greens
Healthy Living
Nutrition
12 Benefits of Leafy Greens
Leafy greens including kale, spinach, arugula, and chard are undeniable superstars in the world of nutrition. Low in calories, yet high in fiber, vitamins, and phytonutrients, the benefits of leafy greens are incredible for your health in more ways than you would even suspect.
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Girl touching hair and looking at scalp - How to Reverse Lupus Naturally - AMMD™
Autoimmunity
Gut Health
How to Reverse Lupus Naturally

Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can impact multiple systems in the body. Conventional medicine treats lupus with medications that suppress the immune system. With functional medicine, you can reverse lupus by supporting your immune system and restoring it to its optimal function. 

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The Different Forms of Magnesium
Healthy Living
Nutrition
The Different Forms of Magnesium
Magnesium is one of the most overlooked minerals in your body. In fact, magnesium deficiencies were one of the most common nutrient deficiencies I saw in my years as a practicing physician. Yet, there are many forms of magnesium.
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