A Functional Take on Gut Health, Thyroid Health & Reducing Autoimmunity with Dr. Amy Myers

Published: Aug. 23, 2023, 9 a.m.

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Episode Highlights With Amy

  • Her own drastic story with conventional medicine and how this led her to functional medicine and the work she does
  • The common triggers and causes of the rise of chronic disease
  • Why she defines autoimmunity as a spectrum and commonalities among conditions
  • How to know where you are on the spectrum
  • 5 factors: toxins, infections, gut issues, diet, and stress
  • Why \\xbe of the triggers and causes of health issues are not genetic and are within our control to change
  • The power of the mind and how much our inner voice relates to health
  • Her four pillars of functional health: 1- getting rid of grains and legumes, 2- tame the toxins, 3- relieve our stress, 4- address infections\\xa0
  • How to address and remove toxins in the body
  • Gut cells turn over every 24-48 hours so they can repair quickly\\xa0
  • Why we need a wide range of foods for gut diversity and how things like vegetables, spices, herbs, and other foods can be helpful
  • How to know which plant foods are best for your specific genes and ancestral needs
  • Seasonal eating can help gut health
  • How to apply the 80/20 principle to optimal living\\xa0

Resources We Mention

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