Many people believe arthritis pain is inevitable, but what if there was a way to reduce inflammation, protect your joints, and improve mobility naturally? In this episode, I have an enlightening conversation with Dr. Micah Yu, a triple-board-certified integrative rheumatologist who merges functional medicine, lifestyle changes, and conventional treatments to help patients reverse arthritis symptoms and reclaim their lives.
Dr. Yu shares his journey with autoimmune arthritis, the key differences between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, the link between rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis, and how food, gut health, and environmental toxins impact joint pain. He also discusses natural remedies, supplements, and targeted lifestyle changes that can help you move pain-free.
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“Rheumatoid arthritis patients have a higher risk of having osteoporosis because there is inflammation going on in the body.“
~ Dr. Micah Yu
In this episode:
[02:06] – Dr. Yu’s journey with autoimmune arthritis
[07:04] – The difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
[08:14] – The connection between rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis
[09:06] – Hope for people with rheumatoid arthritis
[11:20] – How inflammation impacts arthritis and bone health
[13:35] – Why gut health plays a role in joint pain
[18:01] – The hidden environmental toxins affecting arthritis
[23:24] – Anti-inflammatory diet to ease joint pain
[28:31] – How stress and mindset influence joint pain
[31:38] – Food, supplements, and simple ways to alleviate pain
[35:31] – Dr. Yu’s advice for managing and reversing arthritis
Resources mentioned
Dr. Yu’s Websites – www.myautoimmunemd.com and www.drlifestyle.org