Health & Wellness Articles from Amy Myers, MD

Causes of Brain Fog & How to Get Rid of It - Woman suffering from brain fog - AMMD™
Which Thyroid Medication is Best for Hashimoto’s
Autoimmunity
Health Focus
Which Thyroid Medication is Best for Hashimoto’s
To get a complete picture of a patient’s thyroid health and medication needs, I would order all of the thyroid tests listed below. I also included here the ranges for each marker I’ve found to be optimal for both my patients and myself. You can find all of this information and more in my book, The Thyroid Connection.
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Breath Testing for SIBO: Does it Work?
Health Focus
SIBO
Breath Testing for SIBO: Does it Work?

Do you think you have small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)? Or perhaps you’ve been treated for it, or for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and you’re still experiencing symptoms. Diagnosing SIBO can be challenging because its symptoms vary so widely. You may not even experience bloating, one of the hallmark SIBO symptoms. In fact, SIBO can be so tricky that it’s often misdiagnosed as IBS, and research suggests that 50% of those diagnosed with IBS actually have SIBO. 

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Woman holding bowl of broccoli - 9 Foods to Eat for Brain Health - AMMD™
Gut Health
Healthy Living
9 Foods to Eat for Brain Health
Taking care of your brain health is more important than ever. There are more than 9.9 million new cases of dementia each year worldwide, and this figure is projected to increase to 131.5 million by 2050.1,2 Older adults are not the only ones at risk for cognitive disorders. More than one-third of graduate students report suffering from depression, and this trend is showing no signs of slowing down.3,4 Fortunately, good choices about what you eat can make a big difference.
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Man laying on couch holding stomach - Men’s Gut Health: The 4 Most Common Problems - AMMD™
Gut Health
Health Focus
Men’s Gut Health: The 4 Most Common Problems

The American Academy of Family Physicians say that 38% of men go to the doctor only when they have symptoms that don’t go away on their own. What’s more, men’s gut health issues are more likely to be ignored and brushed off as something they ate “not agreeing” with their stomach. 

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Diabetes: What EVERYONE Should Know
Healthy Living
Metabolic Health
Diabetes: What EVERYONE Should Know
Diabetes is a major issue in the US, yet many people don’t know what it really is. That needs to change! Because it touches so many lives, everyone should know the key facts about diabetes.
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How To Get Alcohol Out Of Your System
Healthy Living
Toxins
How To Get Alcohol Out Of Your System
Social gatherings increase for many of you during this time of year. That could mean you celebrate with a glass of wine, gluten-free beer, or a holiday cocktail. I, too, indulge in the occasional cocktail during the holidays. Yet, do you know how to get alcohol out of your system or how your body processes it?
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5 Health Hazards of WiFi, EMFs & EMR
Healthy Living
Toxins
5 Health Hazards of WiFi, EMFs & EMR
  WiFi, EMF, EMR are all around us and enable us to learn, share, and communicate in ways that were just a dream a short while ago. We all — including me! — use this technology as part of our...
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Achieving Optimal Health With Organic Greens
Healthy Living
Nutrition
Achieving Optimal Health With Organic Greens
It’s amazing all the incredible benefits you can get from a varied diet. Grass-fed or wild-caught proteins, healthy fats, and organic greens offer so many benefits. Many of these organic greens can be either fruits or vegetables.
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What is Cryotherapy & What are the Benefits?
Healthy Living
Immune Support
What is Cryotherapy & What are the Benefits?

Cryotherapy, or "cold therapy," can be a powerful tool for recovery and health optimization. It is a treatment that uses extreme cold to promote recovery, reduce inflammation, and support overall wellness. Athletes and individuals with autoimmune conditions have embraced the benefits of cryotherapy, including improved circulation, pain relief, and metabolism support. Though whole-body cryotherapy is the most intense form, more accessible methods like cold showers and ice baths offer similar advantages. 

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Woman sleeping in bed at night - The Benefits of Sleep for Brain Health - Amy Myers MD®
Brain Health
Healthy Living
The Benefits of Sleep for Brain Health
Sleep is an essential function that allows our bodies to recharge, refresh and be alert for the next day! It’s also crucial for our brain health. The alarming part is that many Americans struggle with a lack of sleep each night. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate 1/3 of Americans don’t get enough sleep.1 It doesn’t have to be this way! 
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Woman taking a multivitamin - Do You Need a Multivitamin? - AMMD™
Healthy Living
Immune Support
Do You Need a Multivitamin?
If you eat a healthy diet, you may think you don’t need a multivitamin. Maybe you eat a Paleo, keto, Autoimmune, vegan, vegetarian, or whole-food diet. Or, you may eat a SAD (Standard American Diet). Either way, it can be a challenge to eat enough nutrient-rich foods every day. Do you need a multivitamin to help fill in these gaps? I highly recommend it, and I’ll tell you why in a bit. I’ll also share the importance of having a methylated multivitamin. This formulation is so much better than your average multivitamin.
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