Episode 44: Cracking the Code of Chronic Illness with Dr. Maggie Yu

Immune Health
Written By Nicole Goode
 

Dr. Maggie Yu is a medical MD and certified functional medicine physician. She is also a mother, teacher, speaker and thought leader. Over the past 16+ years, she has been helping and educating people on topics related to longevity and reversing chronic diseases. Dr. Maggie is a visionary in the field of functional medicine, and her transformative approach combines the best of medical knowledge with holistic care.

In this episode, Dr. Maggie Yu joins Nicole to discuss the shortcomings of conventional medicine and the advantages of functional medicine’s holistic approach in uncovering root causes and managing conditions like Hashimoto’s and POTS. They highlight the importance of diet, lifestyle changes, and self-advocacy in health management when it comes to cracking the code of chronic illness.

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Timestamps:

[02:05] The shift from conventional to functional medicine

[04:23] Challenges in conventional medicine

[13:56] Understanding autoimmune diseases

[18:12] The role of functional medicine

[30:23] The importance of root causes over diagnoses

[36:04] Exploring POTS and misdiagnosis

[39:10] The misdiagnosis problem

[39:52] COVID-19 and long-haul syndrome

[43:26] The role of cardiologists and medications

[44:46] Alternative treatments and hydration

[45:31] The importance of digestive health

[48:57] Functional medicine and patient education

 
“It took at at least 10-years from the time I had the onset of symptoms after the birth of my first child, to the time I finally diagnosed myself with Hashimoto’s. Ten years as a medical doctor to diagnose myself with an autoimmune disease.”
— Dr Maggie Yu
 

Essential learnings from this episode…

  • Why Dr. Maggie transitioned from conventional medicine to functional medicine after her own severe health challenges

  • The importance of addressing root causes rather than just treating symptoms

  • The misconception of POTS being rare and the importance of proper understanding and treatment

  • The connection between autoimmune diseases and hormonal imbalances

 
 

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