The Link Between HPV and Autoimmunity
HPV and autoimmunity are linked — if you have one, you may be more susceptible to developing the other.
Collagen: The “Look Good, Feel Good Protein”
Collagen is critical if you’re looking to optimize the health of your muscles, bones, and joints, as well as your hair, skin, and nails.
How Organic Greens Powder Promotes Your Optimal Health
You can get incredible benefits from a varied diet that includes grass-fed or wild-caught proteins, healthy fats, and a variety of organic fruits and vegetables. In fact, many of your dietary nutrients actually come from those last two items. They’re…
Cooked Vegetables vs Raw: Which is Healthier?
Including a wide variety of cooked vegetables and raw vegetables in your diet is vital for promoting optimal health. Vegetables provide you with essential nutrients including potassium, fiber, and folate (folic acid). They’re a great source of vitamins A, C,…
7 Reasons to Avoid Pumpkin Spice Lattes this Fall
Avoid the 7 nasty ingredients in pumpkin spice lattes
The Healthiest Drink to Kickstart Your Day
Dr. Myers kicks off her morning with her favorite drink.
The Best Way to Maximize Quality Sleep
Not only is sleep a wonderful thing, it’s essential for our bodies and minds. Yet a restful night is not always easy to achieve. In fact, one in three American doesn’t get enough sleep. Poor sleep was one of the…
How to Boost Your Brainpower and Memory
Did you forget where you put your keys? Have you recently walked into a room and realized you have no idea why you went there in the first place? Does it seem like you can’t stay focused long enough to…
Mycotoxin Poisoning: Symptoms and Solutions for Toxic Mold
You’re doing everything right — eating an optimal diet, managing stress, exercising, and getting plenty of sleep — yet you are STILL struggling with chronic health issues. You’ve gone from doctor to doctor yet no one can explain the root…
Wild-Caught Fish vs Farm-raised Fish: Which Is Best?
Heart-healthy seafood such as salmon, cod, and trout are always great choices, yet they’re particularly appealing in summertime. High-quality fatty fish are an excellent source of many dietary nutrients your body needs to function optimally, including Omega-3 fatty acids, protein,…
Vitamin C for an AIP Diet: Which Foods Are Best?
Now, more than ever, it’s critical to support your immune system with the nutrients it needs. And vitamin C tops the list of what you require EVERY DAY for optimal health. It not only supports your immune system, it also…
Composting: The New (Old) Way to Boost Nutrients
Those of you who are familiar with The Myers Way® may have heard me say, “You are not what you eat, you are what you digest and absorb.” This has never been more true than today when the quality of…
Bone Broth Collagen: A Delicious Way to Support Your Health
I love bone broth! In fact, it’s so good for pretty much every body part that I drink at least a cup each day — sometimes two! However, it’s so time-consuming to make bone broth from scratch that creating a…
COVID-19 and Autoimmunity: What You Need to Know
We know that people over the age of 60 and those with “compromised” immune systems have an increased risk of complications if exposed to the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19. While everyone should remain vigilant to prevent the spread of…
Astaxanthin: Is it Hype or Hope?
Do you know what astaxanthin (pronounced a-stə-ˈzan-thən) is? It’s a naturally occurring chemical called a carotenoid that’s found in a special type of algae. It was first isolated in 1983. This algae is one of salmon’s favorite foods and gives…
Does Recycling Improve Your Health?
The fact that our daily activities create A LOT of trash that is very damaging to our planet and our bodies has been a concern of mine for a long time. In fact, when I was a senior in college…
3 Reasons to Avoid “Healthy” Protein Desserts
Your body needs protein, yet it often craves sugar. Sometimes simply hearing the word “dessert” is enough to fuel the desire for something sweet. That’s why these new, protein desserts that are high in this essential nutrient seem like such…
The Sleep Apnea Spectrum and What You Can Do About It
It’s estimated that 18 million people — mostly men — are affected by sleep apnea. Many people associate sleep apnea with obesity, age, and poor habits including smoking and overindulgence in alcohol. All of these may be true, however, there…
The Best Way to Support Your Immune Response
From worsening cold and flu seasons to the rise of global health threats, the uncontrolled spread of illness is at the top of everyone’s mind right now. That’s why I developed ImmuneSynergy™. As a functional medicine practitioner and a medical…
The Ultimate, Adaptogenic Stress and Relaxation Support
I can’t remember a more stressful, anxious time! We are connected to our phones and email all day, and struggle to find work-life balance. Combine that with a global pandemic, social distancing, and the typical pressures of family life, and…
