Health & Wellness Articles from Amy Myers, MD

Woman eating a salad - Eating Healthy During The Holidays - AMMD™
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Autoimmunity
Health Focus
4 Steps to Recover from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
In my book, The Autoimmune Solution, I walk you through my proven program to treat and reverse the full spectrum of inflammatory symptoms and diseases including Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. In this article, you'll find out what’s causing the cascade of inflammation and learn how to stop the symptoms at the source.
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Piece of salmon - 6 Best Foods for an Autoimmune or AIP Diet - AMMD™
Autoimmunity
Health Focus
6 Best Foods for an Autoimmune or AIP Diet
n working with thousands of autoimmune patients, I found that ensuring optimal nutrition is the #1 way to reverse chronic conditions and get relief. In this article, I’ll cover how to prevent nutrient deficiencies linked to autoimmune disease with the best food sources of essential vitamins and minerals to add to your AIP diet. Eating these foods as part of your AIP diet can improve your overall health and give you more energy. Including them may even help you feel better in your body every day.
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Woman stepping on a scale - Yes, You Can Lose Weight After 40!
Healthy Living
Metabolic Health
Yes, You Can Lose Weight After 40!
Losing weight after 40 can feel daunting, but it’s entirely achievable with the right approach. As your metabolism slows, hormone levels shift, and activity decreases, weight loss becomes more challenging. By understanding these changes, balancing hormones naturally, boosting metabolism through strength training and a protein-rich diet, managing stress, and making mindful lifestyle adjustments, you can overcome these hurdles.
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Woman making triangle around belly - Vagal Tone: The Gut-Brain Axis & the Vagus Nerve - AMMD™
Gut-Brain Axis
Vagus Nerve
Vagal Tone: The Gut-Brain Axis & the Vagus Nerve
  Have you ever had a “gut feeling” about something, or felt “butterflies” in your stomach? That gut feeling is actually your vagal tone, the communication signal from your gut to your brain. The higher the vagal tone is, the...
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