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Take Back Your Health

By: Amy Myers MD
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  • Are you on the path to optimal health and looking for the latest breakthroughs in longevity and functional medicine? After her own struggle with an autoimmune thyroid condition, Dr. Amy Myers has made it her life’s mission to expose the flaws of conventional medicine and help others avoid the pain that she endured. More than a Functional Medicine doctor, Dr. Amy Myers is a two-time New York Times bestselling author, wife, mother, and visionary founder and CEO behind the influential e-commerce wellness brand, Amy Myers MD®. Through this brand, and with a clear vision of creating a path to optimal health and wellness for all, Dr. Amy Myers is here to change the future of medicine and empower others to Take Back Their Health. This show will be a mix of solo episodes and conversations with world renowned leading experts on the topics of functional medicine, autoimmunity, gut health and empowering people to get to the root of their issues and offer solutions so they can thrive. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
    Copyright 2024 Amy Myers, MD
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Episodes
  • 19. How to Reverse your Biological Age (with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, ND)

    19. How to Reverse your Biological Age (with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, ND)
    Jul 1 2024
    What if I told you that your biological age could be reversed by over three years in just eight weeks? Dr. Kara Fitzgerald —this week’s guest—has the science to prove it's possible. Dr. Fitzgerald is a leading expert on DNA methylation and the author of the book Younger You: Reduce Your Bio Age and Live Longer, Better. If you’re interested in aging well, this week’s conversation is chock-full of incredibly practical changes you can take tomorrow (maybe even today!). Here’s a peek into what you’ll learn: The specific diet and lifestyle program that significantly reversed study participants' biological age The clinical test that you can take to find out how fast you’re aging Dr. Fitzgerald’s recommendations for fasting windows, meditation practices, and supplements to support a younger biological age. Why she calls exercise an “amazing vegetable” and how it impacts DNA methylation 00:24 Meet Dr. Kara Fitzgerald 01:51 Dr. Fitzgerald's Journey into Functional Medicine 05:01 The Importance of Methylation 07:35 Understanding DNA Methylation and Epigenetics 14:18 Dr. Fitzgerald's Research and Findings 23:48 Implementing the Program: Diet and Lifestyle 29:58 Addressing Autoimmune Conditions and Supplementation 30:34 Dietary Intervention and DNA Methylation 31:44 Probiotics and Greens Powder in the Study 34:19 Study Results 35:57 Lifestyle Factors: Sleep, Exercise, and Meditation 46:36 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways Connect with Amy Myers, MD Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramymyers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmyMyersMD/featured Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD Connect with Dr Kara Fitzgerald, ND Website: http://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkarafitzgerald/ Bio Age Lab Testing: https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/younger-you-bio-age-lab-test/ Book: Younger You: Reduce your Bio-Age and Live Longer, Better
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    53 mins
  • 18. Fertility Through the Stages: From Preconception to Birth (with Aviva Romm, MD)

    18. Fertility Through the Stages: From Preconception to Birth (with Aviva Romm, MD)
    Jun 24 2024
    Dr. Aviva Romm, MD, shares her expertise on preconception, fertility, and childbirth on my podcast this week. With 20 years of experience as a midwife and herbalist before becoming a physician specializing in functional and integrative medicine, Dr. Romm offers a one-of-a-kind, holistic perspective on every stage of the journey to parenthood. We cover: Dr. Romm’s specific recommendations on vitamins and diet for optimizing your fertility. How environmental toxins impact everything from fertility, pregnancy to birth and the practical steps you can take to reduce your toxic exposure. How underlying health conditions such as, PCOS, thyroid issues, stress and nutritional deficiencies can impact fertility. Dr. Romm’s expert advice on exactly what to do and not do immediately post delivery as well as what I personally did for Elle after she was born by c- section. 02:36 The Journey to Functional Medicine with Dr. Aviva Ram 10:56 Exploring Fertility: Definitions, Challenges, and Integrative Approaches 14:21 The Impact of Lifestyle and Environmental Factors on Fertility 24:17 Navigating the Complexities of Egg Freezing and Embryo Ethics 26:38 Preparing for Pregnancy: The Importance of Preconception Health 29:15 Optimizing Diet for Preconception Health 30:29 The Importance of Detox Before Pregnancy 32:25 Enhancing Detoxification Through Diet and Lifestyle 34:08 Choosing Organic and Reducing Environmental Toxins 37:31 Supplements and Nutrition for Preconception and Pregnancy 42:26 Innovative Approaches to Newborn Care and Feeding 53:24 Empowering Health Choices Postpartum and Beyond Ewg.org for dirty dozen & clean 15 & skin deep Dr Romm Podcast episode: Restoring Baby's Microbiome afer Cesarean with Dr. Maria Gloria Dominguez Connect with Amy Myers, MD Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramymyers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmyMyersMD/featured Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD Connect with Aviva Romm, MD Website: https://avivaromm.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.avivaromm/
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    57 mins
  • 17. Mastering the Art of Powerful Aging (with JJ Virgin)

    17. Mastering the Art of Powerful Aging (with JJ Virgin)
    Jun 17 2024
    Do you want to know the secret to aging powerfully? Muscles! This week I spoke with JJ Virgin, the renowned celebrity nutrition expert, who shares her approach to aging with strength. JJ doesn't just tell us to age gracefully; she arms us with the tools to age powerfully. We delve into the importance of not only maintaining muscle but more importantly gaining muscle as you age. In this episode you will learn: How to gain muscle and lose fat Why everyone should be taking creatine and how much to take Exact exercises to keep you strong and flexible as you age 00:19 Meet JJ Virgin: Nutrition Expert and Fitness Icon 01:46 The Power of Aging: A New Perspective 07:15 The Three Pillars of Powerful Aging 07:28 The Essential Role of Protein and Creatine in Aging 10:06 Mastering Movement: Steps, Resistance, and Functional Training 17:37 Navigating Nutrition: Protein, Fasting, and Amino Acids 27:19 Adapting Workouts for Aging: Strategies for Every Stage 28:48 Understanding Body Composition and Aging 29:57 The Role of Exercise in Managing Hormonal Changes 30:09 Embracing Hormone Replacement and Exercise for Better Aging 33:47 Optimizing Fitness Post-Menopause: Realities and Inspirations 35:51 Strategies for Building Muscle and Enhancing Fitness in Later Life 45:29 Finding the Right Trainer and Utilizing DEXA Scans for Optimal Aging Resources Mentioned: Resistance Training Cheat Sheet link:http://jjvirgin.com/resistance & her Resistance Training YouTube video link: https://jjvirgin.com/rt Connect with Amy Myers, MD Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramymyers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmyMyersMD/featured Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmyMyersMD Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/amymyersmd/ Connect with JJ Virgin Website https://jjvirgin.com/ Instagram: @jj.virgin
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    58 mins
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