What are GMO Foods And How To Avoid Them
GMO foods are Genetically Modified Organisms and they are ubiquitous in our food supply. It is estimated that 80% of the corn and soy sold in the USA is GMO.”[…]”
Functional Medicine Hormone Testing
In this video Amy Myers, MD explains the functional medicine hormone testing that she ‘[…]’
Functional Medicine Comprehensive Nutrition Panel
In this video I go over the 27 page Functional Medicine Comprehensive Nutrition Panel lab that I use in my functional medicine clinic, Austin UltraHealth. I use this test to ‘[…]’
10 Essential Nutrients For Heart Health
Besides housing the day of celebration of your sweetheart, February is American Heart Month as well. Did you know that the average adult heart beats 72 times a minute, 100,000 times a day, 3,600,000 times a year, and 2.5 billion…
Functional Medicine IgG Food Sensitivity Testing
Functional Medicine IgG Food Sensitivity Testing In this video I explain the difference between IgG mediated food sensitivities and IgE mediated food allergies. As well as , how I test for IgG food sensitivities using both The Myers Way food-based…
Podcast: DR. AMY MYERS – Founder Austin UltraHealth
You are what you eat is only the beginning. Thus states Dr. Amy Myers from Austin UltraHealth. As an M.D., Amy practices functional medicine which takes a broad view perspective of the person to make positive change.
Functional Medicine Comprehensive Stool Test
This stool test is unlike any your conventional doctor does “[…]”
How To Heal Your Gut Naturally
Are you dealing with a leaky gut? You’re not alone! The good news is, you can actually heal your gut naturally in a very short amount of time. In this article, I’m going to show you how you can heal…
5 Tips For Keeping Your Gluten-Free Resolution
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…
My Personal Health Journey and Experience With Functional Medicine
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. […]
10 Signs You’re Gluten Intolerant
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…
The Difference between Food Allergy and Food Sensitivity (aka Intolerance)
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…
How The Myers Way Paleo Diet Helped My Chronic Pain and Transverse Myelitis
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…
Your Thyroid Is Your Body’s Engine – Do You Need A Tune-up?
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….
Love Your Gut, Heal Your Gut, Heal Yourself
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…
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Brussels Sprouts Salad
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. [ultimate-recipe id=”7233″ template=”default”]
Gluten Sensitivity: Is Something You Are Eating Making You Sick?
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…
Functional Medicine Helped Reverse My Diabetes Symptoms
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…
Functional Medicine is the Future of Medicine — Join Me?
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…
Peppermint Brownie Bites
Looking for a tasty holiday treat? Look no further! These deliciously simple Peppermint Brownie Bites are both nutritious and delicious. [ultimate-recipe id=”7788″ template=”default”]
