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How can Lifestyle and Integrative Medicine Help People with Rheumatic Diseases? With Dr. Yu

Episode Summary

Dr. Micah Yu shares his journey with gout and spondyloarthritis, and explains how lifestyle changes (such as diet) and integrative medicine can help people with rheumatic diseases. This episode includes in depth discussions about the benefits of a plant-based diet, ways to reduce fatigue, the importance of collaboration between patients and providers, and how Dr. Yu helps determine the best path for his patients (medicines and/or natural alternatives).

Episode Notes

Speaker biographies: 

Dr. Micah Yu is double board-certified in internal 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 has been accepted with a full scholarship to the Andrew Weil Integrative Medicine Fellowship at the University of Arizona.   Dr. Yu has a very unique perspective on autoimmune disease and arthritis as he is both a patient with arthritis and a physician.

Cheryl Crow is an occupational therapist who has lived with rheumatoid arthritis for seventeen years. Her life passion is helping others with rheumatoid arthritis figure out how to live a full life despite arthritis, by developing tools to navigate physical, emotional and social challenges. She formed the educational company Arthritis Life in 2019 after seeing a huge need for more engaging, accessible, and (dare I say) FUN patient education and self-management resources. 

Medical disclaimer: All content found on Arthritis Life public channels was created for generalized informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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