Health & Wellness Articles from Amy Myers, MD

How To Test For Toxins

Learn how to test for toxins in your body, from heavy metals to mycotoxins. Discover symptoms, testing options, and steps to lower your toxic burden.

Amy Myers MD |January 9, 2026

Updated January 9, 2026

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Woman Clutching Stomach - The Leaky Gut and Autoimmune Disease Connection - Amy Myers, MD®

Autoimmunity

Gut Health

The Leaky Gut and Autoimmune Disease Connection

“You have an autoimmune disease.” The moment your doctor says those words, your life changes forever. It can be scary hearing about the symptoms, the side effects of the drugs, and the fact this disease will be a part...

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Woman laying on couch clutching head - Mercury Overload - Amy Myers MD®

Toxins

Mercury Overload: What It Is & How It Affects Your Health

You may be surprised to learn that even in our “clean” and modern world, mercury overload is much more common than you would think, and it is very often a root cause of chronic illnesses, including Hashimoto’s, Graves’, and...

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6 Benefits of Infrared Sauna Therapy

Are you interested in detoxification, relaxation, and increased circulation? Have you been searching for a way to burn calories without adding pressure to your achy joints and muscles? If so, infrared sauna therapy could be the missing link. Sweating is...

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Autoimmunity

The Problem with Grains and Legumes

Prominently situated at the base of the food pyramid, grains are promoted as the fiber-rich foundation of a healthy diet. Yet, to the surprise of many people, there is a big problem with grains and legumes. Actually, there are four...

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FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

Thyroid

A Functional Medicine Approach to Hyperthyroidism

Discover how the functional medicine approach to hyperthyroidism supports thyroid health and improves energy, mood, and overall well-being naturally.

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Thyroid

Thyroid Health Part VII: 4 Essential Nutrients

Your thyroid is your body’s engine, not only because it powers your whole body, but also because it requires many different interconnected parts, working in unison, to run smoothly. That includes a number of important chemicals and nutrients. This week...

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Toxins

The Toxin, Heavy Metal & Thyroid Connection

This is the third article in a multi-part series on the thyroid. Follow along as we explore how the thyroid works and how you can use The Myers Way® Four Pillars of Health to prevent, control, or reverse thyroid disease....

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Thyroid

What Can Go Wrong with Your Thyroid

This is the first article in a multi-part series on the thyroid. Follow along as we explore how the thyroid works and how you can use The Myers Way® Four Pillars of Health to prevent, control, or reverse thyroid...

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Toxins

The Myers Way® Pillar III: Tame the Toxins

In The Autoimmune Solution, I walk you through the four pillars of my protocol for preventing and reversing autoimmune disease. This is part three of a four-part series on each pillar. Read the other parts here: Pillar I: Heal your...

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Gut Health

GERD – What Your Doctor Didn’t Tell You

Do you suffer from heartburn? How about acid reflux? If you’re one of the 10-20% of Americans with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) who endure weekly episodes of these painful symptoms,1 don’t be fooled into thinking your condition is something you...

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