Dr. Amy Myers is a physician, bestselling author, and expert in autoimmune disease. Inspired by her own journey with Graves' disease, Dr. Myers developed a diet and lifestyle-based protocol that has helped tens of thousands of people reverse symptoms of autoimmune disease. Listen to find out the connection between inflammation and autoimmunity, as well as the symptoms of food sensitivity and how The Myers Way program can help you figure out which foods work for your unique biochemistry. Dr. Myers also shares her top tips on making healthy eating easy, including preparing food in advance and getting your kids involved in the kitchen. Plus, you'll want to grab Dr. Myers' free gift to find out how to set yourself up for success and stock your pantry full of yummy, healing foods!
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Freebies From Today\u2019s Episode
Get Dr. Amy Myers\u2019 free Autoimmune Pantry Staples Cheat Sheet by going to JJVirgin.com/pantry.
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Main Points From Today\u2019s Episode
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Episode Play-By-Play
[1:23] Dr. Amy Myers\u2019 career briefing
[2:50] How did Dr. Myers become interested in autoimmune disease?
[4:26] Tips on how to help your kids eat healthy
[5:45] Why Dr. Myers chose to give her daughter camel\u2019s milk
[7:48] The autoimmune spectrum and its relationship to reversing autoimmune disease
[9:20] The Autoimmune Solution Cookbook is more than just a cookbook.
[10:24] How to figure out which foods work for you and which foods don\u2019t
[12:30] The difference between food allergies and food sensitivities
[12:58] Symptoms of food sensitivities can include everything from brain fog and fatigue to skin rashes and digestive issues.
[13:41] It\u2019s key to eliminate inflammatory foods all at once and then add them back in one at a time while tracking your symptoms.
[15:15] How to get started with The Myers Way by making simple diet and lifestyle shifts
[15:50] Dr. Myers\u2019 biggest tip is to be prepared!
[17:20] Get your kids involved in the kitchen early in life.
[19:10] How to eat healthy while traveling
[21:13] Dr. Myers\u2019 free Autoimmune Pantry Staples Cheat Sheet includes her top ingredients for making yummy, healthy foods.
[23:30] If you want to lose weight even faster, here\u2019s the two-word secret: Extra Fiber.
[24:22] Listener\u2019s question: Can\xb4t I have \u201cjust a little bit\u201d of____?
[25:45] Drop 7 foods and feel better fast with the free 7-Day Stop, Drop & Swap Challenge!
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Mentioned in this episode:
The Autoimmune Solution Cookbook, by Amy Myers, M.D.
7-Day Stop, Drop & Swap Challenge
The Virgin Diet: Drop 7 Foods, Lose 7 Pounds, Just 7 Days, by JJ Virgin