#201 Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis Holistically with Dr. Micah Yu, MD | Jane Hogan
Save your seat at the Rheumatoid Arthritis and Autoimmunity Symposium - A groundbreaking event hosted by Dr. Micah Yu. Live May 12-18, 2025 | Free & Online. RSVP here: https://yu.myautoimmunemd.com/register?sa=sa02304049090547256a42cc0997f4cfc37b4ac399
Did you know that the pain you're feeling might be more than just inflammation? It could be your body's complex response to stress, trauma, and even the food on your plate. Join me and Dr. Micah Yu, MD, to explore a holistic approach to rheumatoid arthritis, covering personalized diets, stress management, and the truth about restrictive eating. Get ready to see your health and your path to healing in a whole new light!
In this episode you’ll learn:
⏰ 02:09 - A medical student’s experience with joint pain
⏰ 09:25 - No one anti-inflammatory diet is good for everyone
⏰ 10:28 - Trauma can be a contributing factor for autoimmune disease
⏰ 11:27 - The role of stress in triggering the immune system
⏰ 18:25 - Identifying protocols for individual patients
⏰ 25:58 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing
⏰ 27:03 - What to watch out for when eating restrictive diets
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Check out Dr. Micah Yu, MD’s Bio:
Dr. Yu is an integrative rheumatologist who incorporates complementary medicine with traditional rheumatology. He is quadruple board-certified in Rheumatology, Internal Medicine, Integrative Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine. He obtained his MD from Chicago Medical School and holds a Masters in Healthcare Administration and Biomedical sciences. He completed his internal medicine residency and rheumatology fellowship at Loma Linda University in Southern California. He is a graduate of the Andrew Weil Integrative Medicine Fellowship at the University of Arizona. In addition, he is certified in functional medicine through the Institute of Functional Medicine.
He is a member of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society(ILADS), International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illness(ISEAI), and American Academy of Environmental Medicine(AAEM).
He has a very unique perspective on autoimmune disease and arthritis as he is both a patient with arthritis and physician. Dr. Yu was diagnosed with gout at the age of 17 and later diagnosed with spondyloarthritis as well. He is able to understand his patient’s medical problems from a patient perspective. The foundation of his practice is to combine allopathic medicine with complementary medicine. He works with his patients to come up with a treatment plan that not only fights the disease but also is aligned with his patient’s goals.
Dr. Micah Yu, MD’s gift and link:
Are you or someone you love struggling with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or another autoimmune condition? Join Dr. Micah Yu - who lives with RA himself - for his first-of-its-kind symposium with over 30 world-class experts who’ll share cutting-edge science and real-life strategies to reduce inflammation, manage symptoms, and live with vitality and purpose—no matter where you are in your journey.
The Rheumatoid Arthritis and Autoimmunity Symposium - A groundbreaking event hosted by Dr. Micah Yu (MD, MHA, MS, ABOIM, DipABLM, IFMCP).
Live May 12–18, 2025 | Free & Online. RSVP here: https://yu.myautoimmunemd.com/register?sa=sa02304049090547256a42cc0997f4cfc37b4ac399
Connect with Dr. Micah Yu, MD:
Website: https://drlifestyle.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlifestyleclinic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlifestyleclinic/
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Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.
Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally.
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DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure or prevent any disease. You should always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you have regarding a medical condition before undertaking any diet, exercise, supplement, health program, or other procedure discussed in this podcast.