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

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 ¾ 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 
• How to address and remove toxins in the body
• Gut cells turn over every 24-48 hours so they can repair quickly 
• 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 

Resources We Mention

• Amy Myers - Website
• The Autoimmune Solution: Prevent and Reverse the Full Spectrum of Inflammatory Symptoms and Diseases by Amy Myers, MD
• The Thyroid Connection: Why You Feel Tired, Brain-Fogged, and Overweight -- and How to Get Your Life Back by Amy Myers, MD
• Wellnesse
• Viome
• The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck, MD
• Hyperbaric Pro