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My Journey to Functional Medicine
At one point, I was told a diagnosis of endometrial cancer. When I heard those words, everything paused. I began making intentional lifestyle changes. I eliminated dietary triggers, reduced sugar and dairy, focused on inflammation reduction, improved my sleep quality, and managed stress. One month later, the follow-up ultrasound came back clear. I may claim it was a miracle and I also believe it was a message. It showed me that the body is speaking to us. The Shift From Sympt

Joan Lu
Nov 212 min read


Beyond Blood Sugar: The Hidden Nutrient Deficiencies Behind Diabetes
Meta Description: Discover the hidden micronutrient deficiencies behind diabetes. Learn how vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants support blood sugar balance, insulin sensitivity, and nerve protection through a functional medicine and food as medicine approach. Keywords: diabetes functional medicine, micronutrient deficiencies diabetes, food as medicine for diabetes, natural diabetes management, blood sugar balance, integrative nutrition, micronutrient testing Functional Medic

Joan Lu
Nov 24 min read


October is Mental Health Awareness Month: An Integrative Approach to Mental Health
Because healing the mind means healing the whole body Have you ever noticed how your mood changes when you’re tired, stressed, or haven’t eaten well? That’s because mental health isn’t just in our head, it’s connected to our whole body. In integrative and functional medicine, we see mental health as a reflection of everything happening inside us, our nutrition, gut health, hormones, sleep, stress, relationships, and even our environment. When any of these go out of balance, o

Joan Lu
Oct 302 min read


September Is Aging Awareness Month: Let’s Talk About Healthy Aging
Healthy Aging 10 Fascinating Facts About Aging You Probably Didn’t Know September is Aging Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on...

Joan Lu
Sep 23 min read


Why Now Is the Time to Take Charge of Your Health
The need for personal health action rises to unprecedented levels because new healthcare legislation continues advancing through the...

Joan Lu
Jul 32 min read
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