Medicine Redefined

Dr. Micah Yu, MD is an integrative rheumatologist in Newport Beach, CA, currently board certified in internal medicine and lifestyle medicine. He is also working on becoming board certified in integrative medicine and certified in functional medicine. We discuss his field of integrative rheumatology and his approach to treating patients. Surprisingly, medications aren't always the answer, but sometimes understanding potential triggers and removing them from your life. Check out his Instagram @myautoimmunemd and website Sponsor

In this episode, Darsh and Altamash discuss the valuable lessons they learned from their recent guests. Sponsor

Roudy Nassif, co-founder of Viva Rays joins us to discuss how to harness the power of light. Light, an element associated with the cosmos and light itself, impacts our life and health in an enormous way. Roudy has first-hand seen the benefits of light as he learned all about it to treat his depression and regulate his circadian rhythm. Now, he develops blue-light blocking technology to empower individuals to interact with light in a positive way. In this episode, we discuss what light is, the history of light, and how we can interact with light. Viva Rays - Use code 'DARSH15' for 15% off Advice Media - Sponsor

In this episode, Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang, MD, joins us to discuss mindfulness and she incorporated it into her life after she was unexpectedly diagnosed with cancer. Dr. Liang is an integrative pulmonologist in San Diego who routinely uses mindfulness as a treatment for her patients. We discuss: - Mindfulness vs. meditation - The proven scientific benefits of mindfulness - How can practitioners use mindfulness for themselves and their patients - The best resources to learn, understand, and practice being in the present moment. The Mindful Healers Podcast Lazy: A Manifesto Advice Media - Sponsor

Ryan Inman, MBA, CFP joins us on the show to discuss the basics of personal finance, our relationship with money, and how taking care of our financial health will translate to a better, and healthier life.  Being married to a pediatric pulmonologist Ryan has firsthand experience with the challenges physicians face. He now works exclusively with physicians educating them to successfully achieve their financial goals "without the long hours or sleepless nights." Listen to the podcast and pick up the book at Financial Residency Work with Ryan at Physician Wealth Services Sponsor: Doctor Me First

In this episode, Altamash and Darsh revisit their conversations with the last two guests of the show, Beth Frates MD, and Will Bulsiewicz MD, MSCI.  Studies/articles mentioned in the show: Stress and cardiovascular disease (PMID 22473079) Archaebiotics: proposed therapeutic use of archaea to prevent trimethylaminuria and cardiovascular disease (PMID 24247281) Sustainable food: the investment case Websites/Resources mentioned in the show: The American Gut Project American College of Lifestyle Medicine Sponsor: Locum Tenens

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, aka Dr. B, is a leader and author in the field of gastroenterology and gut health. His hit book, Fiber Fueled, is a New York Times bestseller that focuses on optimizing the microbiome and restoring health through a plant-based gut health program. He has amassed over 300k followers on social media - @theguthealthmd In this episode, Dr. B delves into the science of being fiber fueled and how incorporating more plants into our diets can effectively change our gut health. Website ZOE Sponsor - Locum Story

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, aka Dr. B, is a leader and author in the field of gastroenterology and gut health. His hit book, Fiber Fueled, is a New York Times bestseller that focuses on optimizing the microbiome and restoring health through a plant-based gut health program. He has amassed over 300k followers on social media - @theguthealthmd In this episode, Dr. B takes us through the importance of a healthy gut and how optimizing it can better express overall health. He also touches on what the microbiome is and how we can fully support it, the dangers of "leaky gut," and how dairy-free and gluten-free aren't all that they are cracked up to be. Website ZOE Milk and Health - New England Journal of Medicine Sponsor - MR Insurance

Beth Frates, MD is a trained physiatrist turned lifestyle medicine pioneer. As a faculty member at Harvard Medical School, she has developed and taught courses of lifestyle medicine. She has even authored a book listed in the top 100 medical books of all time by BookAuthority. She has a private practice, Wellness Synergy. Beth Frates, MD Twitter Sponsor

In this episode, Darsh and Altamash are back to share the takeaways from their recent discussion with Dr. Aerni and Dr. Malanga.  Resources mentioned in the show: Sex differences and considerations for female specific nutritional strategies: a narrative review (PMID: 33794937) Being Active during Pregnancy from Exercise is Medicine (courtesy of the American College of Sports Medicine)