Take Back Your Health

Written 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
  • 42. From Diagnosis to Thriving: How Taylor Dukes Chose Integrative Medicine to Heal Brain Cancer

    42. From Diagnosis to Thriving: How Taylor Dukes Chose Integrative Medicine to Heal Brain Cancer
    Feb 10 2025
    A free way to support your cancer treatment? Shifting your mindset and finding the positives in life. This week, I'm joined by Taylor Dukes, a family nurse practitioner, mother of two, and former colleague. We sat down to discuss her cancer journey—from finding out she had a brain tumor to entering remission—what she's learned in the years since her initial diagnosis, and how reframing her mindset helped her thrive. In this episode, you'll discover: Integrative Approaches to Cancer Treatment: When doctors found a brain tumor in Dukes' right frontal lobe, the mother of two didn't jump straight into surgery. Instead, she implemented a lot of integrative therapies such as coffee enemas, hyperbaric oxygen chamber therapy, wearing a red light helmet, and more. "In the five months between when I got diagnosed and when I actually had surgery, we were able to shrink the brain tumor in half," says Duke." The Power of Positive Thinking: Dukes, who currently has "no evidence of disease," believes that as long as you’re breathing, there is always hope and there are always options. "No diagnosis, no test, no statistic has the ability to figure out the number of your days," says Dukes, who credits prayer and meditation for her mindset. "Your mind is powerful and what you believe is so, so powerful." Maintaining Your Health After Cancer: Two years after her diagnosis, Dukes is now in maintenance mode and focuses on getting her immune system back on track. She keeps up with regular fasting, eats a lower-carb diet, and alternates between red light therapy, ozone therapy, and sauna. “I'm starting specific therapies to target the co-infections and Lyme markers I have,” she says. 06:40 A Life-Changing Diagnosis 10:15 Integrative Approach to Healing 18:19 The Power of Faith and Family 20:26 Life After Surgery 24:41 Immune System Suppression and Cancer Growth 25:01 Prevention and Immune System Recovery 25:26 Targeted Therapies and Integrative Approaches 26:55 Conventional vs. Integrative Treatment Options 31:11 Support Systems and Personal Decisions 34:08 Navigating Parenthood During Cancer 37:55 Coping Mechanisms and Emotional Resilience Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/ Connect with Taylor Dukes: Website: https://taylordukeswellness.com/ Online store: https://shop.taylordukeswellness.com/collections/all-products Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylordukeswellness/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taylordukeswellness/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@taylordukeswellness
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    49 mins
  • 41. Healing Through Hardship: My Experience with Toxic Mold Exposure, PTSD, and a Cancer Scare (Season Finale)

    41. Healing Through Hardship: My Experience with Toxic Mold Exposure, PTSD, and a Cancer Scare (Season Finale)
    Dec 16 2024
    I am excited to say that I have wrapped up season 1 of my Take Back Your Health™ podcast. For the last episode of the season, I have finally recorded my first solo cast. This is not just any solo cast. This is so personal and vulnerable for me—I literally bared it all in this episode. I definitely saved the best for last this season. I share what ups and downs I have been through over the last three years and, most importantly, a big health scare. I hold back tears (for the most part) as I describe almost being diagnosed with cancer and all of the very outside-the-box treatments I tried to finally get the all clear. You will not want to miss this episode! As the season comes to a close I want to thank you all for listening and let you know how very much I appreciate all of your support. I love what I do, and if I’m being honest, so much has transpired in my personal life. I’m finding it challenging to envision a season 2. It can be tough to publish a podcast episode every week. Lately, I’ve been reflecting on the effort it takes to work on my podcast, and weighing whether to keep going. So, I want to hear from you! If my podcast has helped you in any way and you would like to hear a season 2, please let me know. I’d love to hear from you! Regardless of what the future holds, I cannot thank you enough for joining me on this journey to Take Back Your Health™. 02:54 Challenges and Personal Struggles 03:15 Mold Issues and PTSD 07:09 Legal Battles and Separation 09:00 Health Scares and Family Support 12:57 Exploring Alternative Medicine 18:07 Spiritual Journeys and Healing 28:57 Reflections and Future Plans 36:06 Practical Health Advice 42:00 Cancer Recommendations Episodes , books, and resources mentioned in this episode: The Devastating Effects of Toxic Mold Exposure with Ann Shippy, MD: https://amymd.io/5 The Power of EMDR therapy: Overcoming Trauma and Anxiety with Ginger Poag: https://amymd.io/6 The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer (with Jenn Simmons, MD): https://amymd.io/7 From Prevention to Treatment: Inside Dr. Connealy’s Integrative Cancer Solutions: https://amymd.io/c Autoimmune Diseases, Trauma, and Psychedelic Therapies with Dr. Sara Gottfried: https://amymd.io/8 The Terrain Approach to Cancer: Dr. Nasha Winters on Revolutionizing Integrative Oncology: https://amymd.io/9 The Cancer Revolution: A Groundbreaking Program to Reverse and Prevent Cancer by Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy: https://amymd.io/a The Metabolic Approach to Cancer: Integrating Deep Nutrition, the Ketogenic Diet, and Nontoxic Bio-Individualized Therapies by Dr. Nasha Winters: https://amymd.io/b Prenuvo: https://prenuvo.com/ Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/
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    43 mins
  • Bonus Material: Surprise Interview With my Daughter Elle

    Bonus Material: Surprise Interview With my Daughter Elle
    Dec 16 2024
    I recorded a surprise bonus podcast episode! My daughter, Elle, interviewed me! I had so much fun recording with my little Bunny. I hope you enjoy it!
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    11 mins

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