Blog | Dr. Brian Lum | Functional Medicine Doctor

Oct 29, 2020
6 min

How To Heal Adrenal Fatigue Naturally

How to use natural medicine and lifestyle changes to heal adrenal fatigue. Long-term cases can benefit from our online consultations.

Dr. Brian Lum

Jun 8, 2020
4 min

Natural Alternatives To Metformin

There are many natural alternatives to taking Metformin that work just as well without the side effects!

What Are The Best Probiotics For Allergy Symptoms?

Dr. Brian Lum

Jun 4, 2020
6 min

What Are The Best Probiotics For Allergy Symptoms?

Your allergy symptoms are partly based on how strong your microbiome is! Learn what probiotics can help relieve allergy symptoms.

How To Detect And Treat Threadworm Parasites Naturally

Dr. Brian Lum

Apr 28, 2020
5 min

How To Detect And Treat Threadworm Parasites Naturally

Symptoms like headache, fatigue and anxiety can be symptoms of a parasite infection. Learn about natural treatment options for threadworm!

Natural Alternatives To Heartburn Medication

Dr. Brian Lum

Apr 6, 2020
7 min

Natural Alternatives To Heartburn Medication

Heartburn medications like antacids and proton pump inhibitors have been linked to serious side effects - learn about natural alternatives

Online Consultation For Flu and Viral Infection Prevention

Dr. Brian Lum

Feb 28, 2020
3 min

Online Consultation For Flu and Viral Infection Prevention

Worried about coronavirus? Get personalized advice from Dr. Lum on how to naturally prevent and treat various viral infections.

Dr. Brian Lum

Jun 28, 2019
4 min

Is Your Gut Really Healing?

Learn why it takes time to 'heal the gut,' and 3 ways to tell if your gut healing regimen is working from a functional medicine perspective

Why Your Feet Swell When Its Hot And How To Fix It

Dr. Brian Lum

Jun 20, 2019
11 min

Why Your Feet Swell When Its Hot And How To Fix It

Why do my feet swell when its hot, or after a meal, or on a plane? Learn the causes of swollen feet and natural, functional medicine fixes

4 Questions To Ask Your Doctor (Especially If You Have A Chronic Illness)

Dr. Brian Lum

May 2, 2019
7 min

4 Questions To Ask Your Doctor (Especially If You Have A Chronic Illness)

Ask your doctor these 4 questions at your next appointment! The absence of symptoms is not the same as the presence of health!

The Effect of Tea and Coffee on IBD, IBS & Heartburn

Dr. Brian Lum

Apr 24, 2019
6 min

The Effect of Tea and Coffee on IBD, IBS & Heartburn

How tea and coffee affects digestion - acid reflux, IBS, IBD, and constipation. Learn about potentially dangerous toxins in coffee and tea.

3 Tests For When You Don't Have A Diagnosis

Dr. Brian Lum

Apr 8, 2019
6 min

3 Tests For When You Don't Have A Diagnosis

Many people with complex or 'mysterious' symptoms do not have a diagnosis. Find out 3 functional medicine tests that can help you get better

Can Seasonal Allergies Cause Stomach Upset?

Dr. Brian Lum

Apr 3, 2019
5 min

Can Seasonal Allergies Cause Stomach Upset?

My wife often starts a few young seedlings of spinach, lettuce, and tomatoes in a sunny window before they go outside for the spring. Recently, when we had a few baby plants in the house, I started having headaches and stomach upset and couldn't find a cause until I spotted a few little sprouts of pollen that had shot up from the baby spinach. Once the offending plant was moved outside, my symptoms went away. As a functional medicine doctor, I am used to seeing new patients w

Dr. Brian Lum

Feb 14, 2019
5 min

The Role Of Genetics In Chronic Illness

Genetic testing can help you recover from of chronic illness. Rather than focusing on a few gene variants - keep the big picture in mind

5 Reasons You Are Bloated & Functional Medicine Solutions

Dr. Brian Lum

Feb 7, 2019
5 min

5 Reasons You Are Bloated & Functional Medicine Solutions

Find out the reasons behind your bloating symptoms and 3 natural ways to optimize digestion and stop bloating without tablets or drugs

How Your Digestive Symptoms Can Make You Sick - And 3 Ways To Fix It

Dr. Brian Lum

Jan 4, 2019
5 min

How Your Digestive Symptoms Can Make You Sick - And 3 Ways To Fix It

Digestive symptoms are more than uncomfortable - they can impair your health. Learn 3 natural ways to improve your digestion and your health

Is Keto Healthy? Heart Health, Cholesterol, and Dietary Fat

Dr. Brian Lum

Aug 28, 2018
5 min

Is Keto Healthy? Heart Health, Cholesterol, and Dietary Fat

Is keto and paleo good for your heart? It depends. Too much dietary fat can get you sick, make you gain weight, and can impair your liver.

How Genetics & Functional Medicine Can Heal Hashimoto's

Dr. Brian Lum

Jul 20, 2018
8 min

How Genetics & Functional Medicine Can Heal Hashimoto's

Learn about genetics, hypothyroidism and how a Hashimoto's patient got better naturally using genetics and functional medicine

What Is The Difference Between Functional Medicine And Conventional Medicine?

Dr. Brian Lum

May 28, 2018
5 min

What Is The Difference Between Functional Medicine And Conventional Medicine?

Learn the difference between functional and conventional medicine and how advancements in functional medicine can help you

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