This is an excerpt from my book, The Thyroid Connection. Food has extraordinary power— both to heal and to harm. Imagine: the foods you put into your body can completely transform your physical health, your energy levels, and even your…
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This is an excerpt from my new book, The Thyroid Connection. If, like so many people, you’ve struggled to get your doctor to believe that something is wrong with you, my heart goes out to you. When you’re feeling sick, tired,…
This is an excerpt from my book, The Thyroid Connection. Okay, so here’s the thing: Conventional medicine is failing far too many people. And nowhere is this failure more evident than with thyroid dysfunction. The American Thyroid Association says that…
This is an excerpt from my book, The Thyroid Connection. “You don’t have a thyroid problem.” Like millions of other patients before and after me, I heard those dismissive words and my heart sank. I had just started my second…
These great-tasting, natural wine extract lozenges provide the protective effects of 2-4 glasses of red wine without the alcohol or calories! Studies boast a long list of benefits from red wine, including supporting a healthy inflammatory response, improved athletic endurance,…
In my first book, The Autoimmune Solution, I explain the health hazards of gluten for those with autoimmunity. However, did you know that gluten is also particularly damaging and inflammatory to the thyroid and that ditching gluten is one of…
Summer is in full swing, and if it’s anywhere near as hot where you live as it is here in Texas, you’re probably spending lots of time trying to cool down at the pool. While swimming can be a great…
I couldn’t believe this was happening to me. I was lying in bed, clutched in the grip of a panic attack. I desperately wanted to continue with my second year of medical school. However, I was struggling with the nightmarish…
Candida or yeast overgrowth is an incredibly common condition among those with autoimmune disease, gut issues, fatigue, brain fog, and other chronic health problems. It occurs when Candida, a form of fungus that lives in your digestive tract, colonizes your…
It is estimated that fibromyalgia affects nearly 6 million or 1 in 50 people, causing chronic pain, particularly muscle pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, brain fog, or cognitive impairment, depression, and painful tender points throughout the body. Not surprisingly, conventional medicine…
Vitamin D is one of the most common deficiencies I see in my clinic. In fact, nearly everyone who isn’t already supplementing their Vitamin D levels is low in this very important vitamin. One study found that insufficient levels of Vitamin D…
May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month. However, no matter what the month is, it’s important to support those with celiac disease AND anyone with a gluten sensitivity, I want to explain exactly what happens in your body when you eat…
Florence Elizabeth “Betty” Myers was brilliant, beautiful, and talented. She was interesting and interested. Her curiosity had no boundaries. She craved connection, and she was therefore profoundly connected. She was a mother, a daughter, a sister, a friend, a fashion designer,…
In last week’s article on eczema, I addressed the underlying causes of the condition and how you can address them. And, while eating an anti-inflammatory, low-histamine diet, healing your gut, and restoring your body’s natural flora are extremely effective in…
Have you or someone you know dealt with itchy and dry skin that’s so irritating you scratch it until it bleeds? You might have tried all the creams and ointments, yet nothing offers you relief. You’re not alone — an…
“I finished the program, what do I do now?” Whether it’s The Myers Way® Autoimmune Solution Program, The Myers Way® Comprehensive Elimination Diet, or The Myers Way® Candida Control Program, this is a question I hear all the time. It’s…
A lot of articles and blog posts about thyroid disease tend to focus on the signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism or an underactive thyroid. However, it’s estimated that between 3 and 10 million people actually suffer from an overactive thyroid or…
This month, in honor of Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month, I am sharing my top articles about reversing autoimmune diseases. In the last article of the series, we’ll cover how toxins lurking all around us contribute to autoimmune disease! If you’ve…
Traveling can be one of the biggest challenges for those following The Myers Way® Autoimmune Solution. Between airports, hotels, long drives, and restaurants, it can be tricky to find TMW-approved foods. Luckily, traveling, packing, and eating while on vacation just…
In honor of Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month, I am sharing my top articles about reversing autoimmune diseases. This week we’ll tackle the importance of gut health! Make sure you sign up for my free weekly newsletter so you don’t miss…