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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A Bushel of Apples - 10 Prebiotic Foods for a Healthy Gut - Amy Myers MD
Gut Health
Health Focus
10 Prebiotic Foods For A Healthy Gut
Chances are, you’ve heard about the importance of probiotics, the good bacteria that help support your gut balance. However, have you heard of prebiotics? These indigestible fibers feed your good gut bacteria, making them essential to keep your gut thriving. Prebiotics and probiotics work together to create balance in your gut and support whole-body health.
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Woman Having Panic Attack - 7 Health Problems That Can Cause Anxiety - Amy Myers MD®
Brain Health
Healthy Living
7 Health Problems That Can Cause Anxiety
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you experience panic attacks, anxiety, or depression? And do these feelings seem to come out of nowhere, unrelated to life events or what’s going on around you? If so, it’s quite possible your anxiety is a symptom of an underlying health issue. From gut imbalances to thyroid dysfunction and even cardiovascular disease, anxiety is often the first sign that there is more going on inside your body.
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Smiling Woman in Woods - A Functional Medicine Approach to Fibromyalgia - Amy Myers MD®
Autoimmunity
Candida
A Functional Medicine Approach to Fibromyalgia
  It is estimated that fibromyalgia affects nearly 6 million or 1 in 50 people, causing chronic pain, particularly muscle pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, brain fog, or cognitive impairment, depression, and painful tender points throughout the body. Not surprisingly, conventional...
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How to Use Hyperbaric Therapy for Autoimmune Conditions
Autoimmunity
Health Focus
How to Use Hyperbaric Therapy for Autoimmune Conditions
Have you heard of hyperbaric oxygen therapy? I have found this relatively little known therapy to be incredibly helpful, both personally and for my patients with autoimmune disease. In this article I walk you through what hyperbaric therapy is, its health benefits, and why I recommend it to certain autoimmune patients.
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Woman Scratching Rash on Back of Neck - Natural Psoriasis Treatment from the Inside Out - Amy Myers MD®
Autoimmunity
Candida
Natural Psoriasis Treatment from the Inside Out
Do you get itchy, painful, thick, and scaly skin flares? If you have psoriasis, you know these signs well. You may feel frustrated as your psoriasis symptoms persist despite prescriptions and even any natural psoriasis treatment you may have tried....
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Hands with Medication in Palm - 5 Medications that Can Cause - Amy Myers MD®
Gut Health
Leaky Gut
5 Medications that Can Cause Leaky Gut
Modern medicine is a double-edged sword. While it has helped us in addressing many acute concerns, the most common challenges in healthcare today are chronic issues. Conventional medicine has no true solution for such conditions as autoimmune diseases, diabetes, thyroid...
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Scoop of Gelatin Powder - Collagen and Gelatin: What’s the Difference? - Amy Myers MD®
Nutrition
Paleo
Collagen and Gelatin: What’s the Difference?
Two of the trendiest items in the Paleo, AIP (Autoimmune Protocol), and natural food worlds are gelatin and collagen. These popular staples line the shelves of grocery and health food stores alike, and you can find them in countless recipes...
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