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#14 Root Causes & Remission: A Rheumatologist's Guide to Healing with Dr. Micah Yu
Episode 14: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast
#14 Root Causes & Remission: A Rheumatologist's Guide to Healing with Dr. Micah Yu
In this enlightening episode, host Emily Johnson welcomes Dr. Micah Yu (MD), a quadruple board-certified integrative rheumatologist specialising in rheumatology, integrative, and functional medicine.
As both a doctor and a patient living with arthritis, Dr. Micah brings a rare, personal perspective to autoimmunity. He explains how to bridge the gap between traditional symptom suppression and a root-cause approach to achieve true, whole-person healing. Dr Micah also wrote the foreword for Emily's first book Beat Arthritis Naturally, and signed off the content.
Topics covered:
Integrative Rheumatology
- Lived Experience: Dr. Micah’s journey with arthritis and finding remission.
- Combining Care: Conventional rheumatology and lifestyle medicine.
- Integrative vs. Functional: Differences in these medical approaches.
Science of Inflammation
- Triggers: Avoiding non-negotiables like ultra-processed foods and high salt.
- Social Impact: Why isolation and toxic relationships are pro-inflammatory.
- Epigenetics: How environment and genetics impact arthritis development.
Functional Medicine Healing Toolkit
- Root Causes: Screening for hidden triggers like gut dysbiosis.
- Vagus Nerve Hacks: Resetting the nervous system with breathwork and more.
- Movement: The science of myokines and why weightlifting helps.
About the podcast:
With a focus on reducing inflammation and improving daily life, this podcast features expert interviews, science-backed strategies, and real stories from people living with all types of arthritis.
Emily combines her 12+ years of lived experience and insights from healthcare professionals to offer practical, encouraging steps that help you feel healthier, happier, and less alone when living with arthritis.
Emily is a bestselling author, certified coach, and founder of Live Well with Arthritis.
Episode Links:
Live Well with Arthritis Waitlist: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/waitlist
FREE Workbook: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/signup-free-download
Dr. Micah Yu @myautoimmunemd
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myautoimmunemd/
- Website: https://www.myautoimmunemd.com/
Emily Johnson @ArthritisFoodie:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoodie/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arthritisfoodie
Further Resources: https://linktr.ee/arthritisfoodie
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By Emily JohnsonEpisode 14: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast
#14 Root Causes & Remission: A Rheumatologist's Guide to Healing with Dr. Micah Yu
In this enlightening episode, host Emily Johnson welcomes Dr. Micah Yu (MD), a quadruple board-certified integrative rheumatologist specialising in rheumatology, integrative, and functional medicine.
As both a doctor and a patient living with arthritis, Dr. Micah brings a rare, personal perspective to autoimmunity. He explains how to bridge the gap between traditional symptom suppression and a root-cause approach to achieve true, whole-person healing. Dr Micah also wrote the foreword for Emily's first book Beat Arthritis Naturally, and signed off the content.
Topics covered:
Integrative Rheumatology
- Lived Experience: Dr. Micah’s journey with arthritis and finding remission.
- Combining Care: Conventional rheumatology and lifestyle medicine.
- Integrative vs. Functional: Differences in these medical approaches.
Science of Inflammation
- Triggers: Avoiding non-negotiables like ultra-processed foods and high salt.
- Social Impact: Why isolation and toxic relationships are pro-inflammatory.
- Epigenetics: How environment and genetics impact arthritis development.
Functional Medicine Healing Toolkit
- Root Causes: Screening for hidden triggers like gut dysbiosis.
- Vagus Nerve Hacks: Resetting the nervous system with breathwork and more.
- Movement: The science of myokines and why weightlifting helps.
About the podcast:
With a focus on reducing inflammation and improving daily life, this podcast features expert interviews, science-backed strategies, and real stories from people living with all types of arthritis.
Emily combines her 12+ years of lived experience and insights from healthcare professionals to offer practical, encouraging steps that help you feel healthier, happier, and less alone when living with arthritis.
Emily is a bestselling author, certified coach, and founder of Live Well with Arthritis.
Episode Links:
Live Well with Arthritis Waitlist: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/waitlist
FREE Workbook: https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/signup-free-download
Dr. Micah Yu @myautoimmunemd
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myautoimmunemd/
- Website: https://www.myautoimmunemd.com/
Emily Johnson @ArthritisFoodie:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoodie/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arthritisfoodie
Further Resources: https://linktr.ee/arthritisfoodie