Research has shown that this is the week when the majority of us give up on our New Year’s resolution. If you are like many and this year you resolved to get healthy or go gluten-free I am inviting you not…
After serving 2.5 years in the Peace Corps in rural Paraguay, I decided to become a doctor. My second year of medical school I was having panic attacks, tremors and insomnia. I was diagnosed with Graves’ disease, an autoimmune disease in which my thyroid was attacking itself and causing it to become overactive. […]
More than 55 diseases have been linked to gluten, the protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. It’s estimated that 99% of the people who have either gluten intolerance or celiac disease are never diagnosed. It is also estimated that…
Food allergies are, in most cases, quite obvious. If you’re allergic to strawberries and you’re exposed to strawberries, you’ll have an obvious (and likely extreme) reaction that happens immediately or very shortly following exposure. This is would represent an IgE…
By Susan Richardson I was diagnosed with transverse myelitis. Eleven years ago, I woke up with a curious burning in my back. I went to my doctor and eventually the ER where I was told it was “muscular”. I knew…
Is Your Engine Running Optimally? When your car’s engine is finely tuned and running optimally, you can certainly tell. Likely that is the case with your own body also, and when it is out of tune you know that too….
This delicious and warming recipe for Paleo Coconut Chicken Curry is a classic on The Myers Way®! Turmeric, the spice responsible for this dish’s vibrant color, cools inflammation in the body, while healthy fats from coconut milk and avocado help…
Do you suffer from seasonal allergies, weight gain, hormonal imbalances, mood imbalances or an autoimmune disorder? If so, you may have a leaky gut. The National Institutes of Health estimates that nearly ¼ of us (about 70 million) suffer from…
This Brussels Sprouts Salad is crunchy and sweet! It takes minutes to prepare and can be enjoyed right away, or you can make a big batch and use it as leftovers throughout the week.
Are you eating something everyday that could be making you sick? I was! During my second year of medical school I was diagnosed with graves disease, an autoimmune disorder that caused my thyroid to be overactive. Each night before going…
Thanks to Dr. Amy Myers and Functional Medicine, I have reversed my diabetes symptoms and taken back control of my health! Our journey to optimal health started when my husband and I began eliminating gluten from our diet a year…
The future of medicine is now. What does your ideal physician look like? Is she compassionate and empathic? Would she meet with you for an hour or maybe even two? Would she listen attentively to every detail of your health…
Looking for a tasty holiday treat? Look no further! These deliciously simple Peppermint Brownie Bites are both nutritious and delicious.
Celebrity fitness and nutrition expert JJ Virgin takes a deep dive into the glycemic index and discovers that we’ve been thinking about sugar all wrong. Check out our conversation about which types to choose and which types to lose.
