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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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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Rhodiola Plant - The 5 Best Adaptogens to Fight Stress - Amy Myers, MD®
Brain Health
relaxation
The 5 Best Adaptogens to Fight Stress & Adrenal Fatigue
Chronic stress is public enemy number one. Some stress is necessary to keep your immune system sharp and help you stay alive in dangerous situations. Yet, prolonged, relentless stress can contribute to leaky gut, adrenal fatigue, insomnia, heart disease, anxiety,...
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Doctor checking woman's thyroid - Is Hypothyroidism an Autoimmune Disease? - AMMD™
Thyroid
Is Hypothyroidism an Autoimmune Disease?
Many cases of hypothyroidism are caused by an autoimmune disease called Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, but not all patients who have Hashimoto’s are hypothyroid, and not all patients who have hypothyroidism have Hashimoto’s.
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