The Dr. Amy Show

Thyroid disease can strike anyone, although many types of thyroid diseases are more common in adult women than in men, children, or teenagers.  In this episode Dr. Amy discusses how specific symptoms of thyroid disease depend upon the exact condition and whether the thyroid gland is under- or over-producing thyroid hormone. In some cases, thyroid disease may not have apparent symptoms.

Dr. Amy discusses each level of the spine and how it effects different groups of nerves that control the body.

Dr. Amy's special guest Dr. Kim tells her WHY story on becoming a Chiropractor.  

Testosterone declines as you age, but other factors can also cause low testosterone, including certain medications, high body-fat levels, and some health conditions.

In this episode Dr. Amy describes how a  health-promoting lifestyle, including diet, is important for maintaining optimal testosterone levels. 

There is no “typical” patient based on socioeconomic status.  Chiropractic care is covered by most health insurers, and the out-of-network and uninsured rates are very competitive.  Pain can strike anyone at any time.

So… the patient who goes to a chiropractor is one who has pain, is rehabilitating a pain problem, or wants to avoid pain. If something hurts, it is time to get it checked out.

Most doctors and laboratories don't even include magnesium status in routine blood tests. Thus, most doctors don't know when their patients are deficient in magnesium, even though studies show that the majority of Americans are deficient in magnesium.

Spinal disc problems are widely misunderstood for a number of reasons: medical professionals do not always agree on causes of pain related to the spinal disc, and patients understandably have a hard time understanding this medical condition.  In this episode Dr. Amy sheds light on this complex medical topic. 

Patients often ask..."Dr. Amy can Chiropractic help with my (fill in the blank)".  In this episode Dr. Amy explains how Chiropractic adjustments can help  with  some of the  common symptoms she sees in the office.  

Millions of people worldwide have taken proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) since 1989 to manage gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other reflux disorders. These drugs have been heavily advertised, and many people today routinely take the “little purple pill” and similar medicines for months or even years at a time without getting a prescription, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

In this episode Dr. Amy discusses the studies done over the years that have raised questions about a number of serious and potentially life-threatening side effects.  Among other things, these pills have been tied to an increased risk of premature death, heart disease, certain cancers, dementia, lung disorders, fractures, kidney damage, pneumonia, and bacterial infections.