Health & Wellness Articles from Amy Myers, MD

Woman holding her stomach in discomfort, representing abdominal pain and digestive symptoms of SIBO
Woman Rubs Nose Between Eyes to Relieve Stress Headache - The Adrenal-Thyroid Connection - Amy Myers MD®
The Adrenal-Thyroid Connection
I’m going to be honest here: Stress is a given in our lives. I know I can’t avoid it and, while I’m not much of a gambler, I’d be willing to bet you can’t either. Yet, whether you have Hashimoto’s...
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Women running - 8 Tips to Balance Your Hormones Naturally - AMMD™
Autoimmunity
Hormones
8 Tips to Balance Your Hormones—Naturally
Balanced hormones and TV. How do these topics go together? Stay with me! I don’t often watch TV. However, I was recently stuck in an airport, and my attention was drawn to a televised dance competition. For a few minutes...
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Vials of blood - Your Lipid Panel Blood Test: What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You - AMMD™
Healthy Living
Metabolic Health
Your Lipid Panel Blood Test: What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You

Cholesterol has long been linked to heart disease as it plays a crucial role in cell function, hormone production, and vitamin synthesis. A lipid panel blood test measures key markers of cardiovascular health, including LDL, HDL, total cholesterol, and triglycerides. While standard lipid panels provide a general overview, they don't necessarily reflect the full picture. Understanding these nuances, optimizing diet, managing stress, and considering advanced lipid testing can help lower heart disease risk and support overall wellness.

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Various fermented foods in mason jars - Health Experts Don't Say About Fermented Foods - Amy Myers MD®
Candida
Health Focus
What Health Experts Don’t Say About Fermented Foods
Kombucha, sauerkraut, kefir, pickles and other fermented foods are touted as a “must have” for a healthy gut and microbiome by almost every functional medicine and natural health expert. Yet, there’s something health experts aren’t telling you about fermented foods.
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Collagen powder - Is Plant-Based Collagen Really Collagen? - AMMD™
Healthy Living
Nutrition
Is Plant Based Collagen Actually Considered Collagen?

Plant based collagen lacks actual collagen but provides amino acids and vitamin C to support collagen production. However, plants do not contain all essential amino acids needed for optimal collagen synthesis, making it less effective than animal-based collagen. Animal collagen, sourced from bovine, marine, chicken, or eggshell membranes, offers direct collagen benefits for skin, joints, and overall health. Collagen supplementation is recommended, as natural production declines with age, with animal-based options being superior for bioavailability and effectiveness.

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