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Dr. Brian Lum, DC, IFMCP

Dr. Brian Lum (DC) is a board-certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (IFMCP). Worldwide consultation practice. There is always something that can be done.

Recent Postdoctoral Education And Certifications

Functional Medicine Advanced Practice Module - Cardiometabolic
The Institute For Functional Medicine - January 2020
Transforming the Assessment, Prevention, and Management of Chronic Metabolic and Cardiovascular Disorders

Functional Medicine Advanced Practice Module - Immune
The Institute For Functional Medicine - February 2020
The Many Faces of Immune Dysregulation and Chronic Inflammation: Chronic Infections, Atopy, and Autoimmune Disorders

Coronavirus: Modern Research from Traditional Chinese Medicine - Michael McCulloch L.Ac MPH PhD - March 2020

Functional Medicine Advanced Practice Modules - Hormone
The Institute For Functional Medicine - July 2020
Re-establishing Hormonal Balance in the Hypothalamic, Pituitary, Adrenal, Thyroid, and Gonadal Axis

Functional Medicine Advanced Practice Modules - Bioenergetics
The Institute For Functional Medicine - July 2020
Clinical Solutions for Mitochondrial and Metabolic Dysfunction

Demystifying the Small Universe
Grand Master Chunyi Lin - Spring Forest Qigong - August 2020
The Small Universe Qigong Meditation from the Inside Out

Functional Medicine Advanced Practice Module - Gastrointestinal
The Institute For Functional Medicine - October 2020
Restoring Gastrointestinal Equilibrium: Practical Applications for Understanding, Assessing and Treating Gut Dysfunction

Functional Medicine Advanced Practice Module - Environmental Health
The Institute For Functional Medicine - October 2020
Addressing the Toxic Effects of the Exposome by Enhancing Biotransformation and Elimination

Functional Medicine Advanced Practice Module - Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice
The Institute For Functional Medicine - November 2020
New Tools For Treating Common Conditions

Intensive Healing Qigong Retreat with Grand Master Chunyi Lin
Spring Forest Qigong - November 2020

Spring Forest Qigong Level 2 - Qigong for Healing Training with Master Gadu Doushin
Spring Forest Qigong - April 2021

Vaccine Intensive Clinical Research Review - Vaccines & Covid
National University of Natural Medicine - May 2021

Master of Qi Spring Forest Qigong Annual Conference
Grand Master Chunyi Lin, Spring Forest Qigong - May 2021

Spring Forest Qigong Level 3 - Qigong for Healing Training with Master Gadu Doushin
Spring Forest Qigong - May 2021

Intensive Healing Conference - Dr. Anthony Cahill
Human Engineering - August 2021

Background

From a young age, I was aware of how people with chronic illness can suffer. My mother was diagnosed with Crohn's disease before I was born and endured excruciating symptoms for 15 years. The standard conventional medicine approach to Crohn's then was much the same as it is now - prescribe steroids to lessen symptoms and wait until the colon needs to be removed surgically. Scientifically valid, effective supplemental and nutritional therapies were scoffed at by her doctors as not worth pursuing. The number of patients with chronic illness under my care who have successfully gone into symptom-free remission is a constant reminder of how inadequate a one-dimensional approach to patient care can be. I graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic College at the age of 23 and have been active in continuing education to ensure that I have the latest tools and resources available. I specialize in treating those who are told by other doctors that there is no treatment, who are told that they will helplessly watch their chronic condition progress and there is nothing they can do. Philosophy

Headlines abound that promise 'Gut-health,' 'The One Supplement To Heal Your Joint Pain' and 'The Diet To Heal Your Autoimmune Disease' - giving the impression that you just have to do or buy one thing to heal. My new patient appointments are an hour-long because it's all important. Your diet, environment, emotional health, supplements, family history, and patient history since birth - it's all relevant when we are unraveling an illness that, most likely, took decades to create. The testing and nutritional medicines you receive will be completely unique to you as a patient. I do not have a 'one size fits all' treatment plan, as you heal we will adjust your treatment based on your renewed health goals.

09/08/2025

We want to hear from you! Drop your questions in the comments!

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09/02/2025

Check out our NEW blog article, ‘Long Covid Symptom: Severe Anxiety and Panic Attacks’ by following the link below!
. . “Long Covid Anxiety has been described as being ‘different’ from other kinds of anxiety and noticeably more severe. This may be because Long Covid symptoms are not localized - they affect multiples systems at once (such as the pulmonary, hematological, gastrointestinal and immune systems). [1]

Importantly, during the pandemic, anxiety was already very high in the general population. A study published in 2021 cited a meta-analysis involving 62382 participants, “in nineteen studies, stress was identified as the most prevalent mental health consequence (48.1%) of the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by depression (26.9%) and anxiety (21.8%).” [1]

As we know that high levels of stress can exacerbate viral infections and make it harder to recover, the stress of the pandemic set the stage for many to have a harder time with the virus.

Exact mechanism for anxiety in Long Covid is likely a combination of different variables.

Hematologic, hypoxic, and inflammatory damages to the central nervous system, metabolic changes, and systemic inflammation due to the initial infection could all potentially be factors in ramping up anxiety, while high levels of histamine circulating in the bloodstream and nervous system can greatly amplify anxious thoughts and feelings. [2]” . . .

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Sources:
1. https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/13/4/700
2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35144718/

08/28/2025

Anxiety can stem from a wide range of factors, which is why taking the time to thoroughly understand a patient's health history is essential before deciding on any testing.

Still, testing can be a useful tool to rule out contributing factors and identify a path forward. These are some of Dr. Lum’s most trusted and frequently utilized tests for uncovering the physiological factors that may be contributing to anxiety.

🔎 MCV/MCH (mean corpuscular volume/mean corpuscular hemoglobin)
🔎 Homocysteine
🔎 Eosinophil Percentage
🔎 Histamine
🔎 Total IgE
🔎 RBC Magnesium
🔎 Vitamin D
🔎 Copper/Zinc
🔎 Estrogen/Progesterone
🔎 Mycotoxins
🔎 Neurotransmitters

Watch the video for explanations, and save this post for reference!

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08/25/2025

After more than a decade of working with hundreds of patients, there is no question in my mind that gender bias in the healthcare system is real.

Too often, female patients come to our practice after years of having their concerns dismissed, minimized, or misattributed.

Meanwhile, men with similar symptoms are often believed, investigated, and treated much sooner.

When we reduce women’s health experiences to stereotypes, we delay diagnoses, miss critical windows for intervention, and, importantly, erode trust.

Regardless of gender or any other label, every patient deserves a fair, unbiased investigation into their symptoms. And we are unwaveringly committed to providing that to each and every patient we serve.

There is ALWAYS hope; there is always something that can be done.

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08/14/2025

Magnesium is one of the most important minerals in the body, yet it is also one of the easiest to deplete!

Physical stress, mental strain, and even emotional tension can increase how quickly your body burns through magnesium stores. When levels dip, it can affect everything from muscle function and energy production to mood and sleep.

For those who are low, increasing magnesium intake can make a massive difference. You can do this through supplementation and/or by increasing intake of magnesium-rich foods like leafy greens, pumpkin seeds, almonds, cashews, quinoa, black beans, avocado, and even dark chocolate!

If you do choose to supplement, quality matters! Look for brands that are third‑party tested for purity and potency, and choose well‑absorbed forms such as those outlined in this post. The right form, taken in the right amount, and with the right level of quality, can make a significant difference in replenishing magnesium stores.

Always check with your healthcare provider before adding magnesium or any new supplement to your routine.

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08/01/2025

Just because your blood work looks 'normal' doesn't mean your symptoms are 'all in your head.'

We see this all the time. Many of our patients come to us after months, years, or even decades of unexplained symptoms, yet their bloodwork from traditional offices looks completely normal—maybe even 'perfect.'

This can feel frustrating and invalidating.

However, standard bloodwork often only screens for major dysfunctions or overt disease. It can miss subtle infections or imbalances, early changes, or things that are simply difficult to capture on standard tests—but that can nevertheless cause severe symptoms.

As a practice that specializes in complex illness, we know that all symptoms deserve to be taken seriously and a complete medical investigation is required for an accurate diagnosis or treatment plan.

We take the time to listen, dig deeper, and consider both advanced testing and patterns that don’t always show up in basic labs. Functional medicine is well-suited to patients who have seemingly had 'every test done' and have not yet found the problem.

If you have felt dismissed or stuck without answers, know that there is always a next step to take. Sometimes it means looking deeper, asking different questions, or approaching your health from a new angle. Most importantly, you do not have to live in limbo—there is always a path forward.

Visit www.DrBrianLum.com or click the link in bio to book a free, 15-minute consultation.

07/23/2025

Green tea has been revered for centuries in traditional cultures for its therapeutic benefits for both the mind and body. It has long been valued for its calming, clarifying, and longevity-enhancing effects.

Today, its most concentrated form—matcha—is an increasingly popular way to enjoy those same benefits.

EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) is the most abundant catechin in both green tea and matcha, and one of the most extensively researched polyphenols in nutritional science.⁠
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It has been shown to:
🍵 Neutralize free radicals and protect cells from damage.
🍵 Downregulate the NF-κB pathway, a major driver of chronic inflammation⁠.
🍵 Cross the blood-brain barrier and calm neuroinflammation⁠.
🍵 Inhibit tumor growth and angiogenesis⁠.
🍵 Support cardiovascular health by enhancing nitric oxide production, reducing LDL oxidation, and protecting endothelial function⁠.
🍵 Help the body defend against fungal overgrowth, including Candida⁠.
🍵 Reduce oxidative stress and organ damage linked to mold toxins, and even support mold detoxification.
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Incorporating green tea or matcha (opt for ceremonial grade matcha, if possible) even just a few times per week can offer steady, multi-system support — for brain, heart, and immune health, detoxification, and more!⁠
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(*Additional sources in comments if interested!)

07/03/2025

Lately, it seems social media is flooded with content about 'perimenopause.' It is frequently positioned as the catch-all answer to women’s chronic symptoms.

While raising awareness is important, it is also easy to fall into the trap of self-diagnosing based on age alone, or by only testing s*x hormones when chronic symptoms are present.

Just because you are in your 30s or 40s and experiencing chronic symptoms does not automatically mean perimenopause is solely to blame. MANY other issues—like blood sugar dysregulation, thyroid dysfunction, or nutrient deficiencies—can masquerade as perimenopause. Fortunately, these conditions are often easily identifiable (and fixable) with the right bloodwork and treatment.

And even if a s*x hormone imbalance such as perimenopause is part of the clinical picture, that does not mean you are powerless. Perimenopause does not have to be a one-way road toward low energy, mood swings, poor sleep, or brain fog. There is always a path toward feeling better—often one that supports your body as a whole, not just your hormones.

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06/25/2025

Implementing targeted nutrition can be a gentle, yet highly impactful, way to help the body combat mold toxicity. While there are many foods that can support the process of mold detoxification, these slides spotlight a few particularly powerful choices.

When it comes to safely and effectively addressing mold toxicity, it is best to collaborate with a healthcare professional who can tailor interventions to your specific health needs. Dr. Lum is a Mold-Literate Certified Practitioner through Dr. Jill Crista’s certification and would be happy to discuss your case in a free 15-minute consultation!

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06/06/2025

When the nervous system feels safe, the whole body breathes a little easier—the orchestra comes back into harmony.

Immune cells communicate more clearly. Digestion becomes more efficient. Detox pathways open. The circulatory and lymphatic systems flow. The body's natural rhythms come back online, effortlessly and instinctively.

Nervous system support is never separate from physical healing—it is the foundation.

Whether you’re navigating complex, chronic symptoms or simply trying to reconnect with yourself, tending to your nervous system creates the internal conditions your body needs to repair and restore.

The roadmap to healing may look different for everyone—but nervous system nourishment is almost always a powerful place to begin.

What that looks like can also vary from person to person. For some, it’s meditation and gentle movement. For others, it’s setting boundaries, reconnecting with nature, and/or spending more time with loved ones.

The tools may differ—but the goal remains the same: to create a felt sense of safety in the body, from which true harmony can be restored.

This approach may seem subtle, but it is often the shift that makes every other layer of healing possible.

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05/17/2025

Quercetin is a potent polyphenol — a plant-derived compound with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Beyond cellular protection, it has a unique ability to help regulate mast cells — central mediators of immune activation and histamine release.

For those navigating histamine intolerance, allergies, or other chronic inflammatory conditions, quercetin can offer a natural and often well-tolerated way to support immune balance.

And with allergy season in full swing, histamine-related symptoms like congestion, skin flushing, digestive upset, headaches, and brain fog can easily flare (even in those without diagnosed histamine intolerance).

Incorporating quercetin-rich foods may offer a gentle, consistent strategy to help calm this immune reactivity — creating more space for resilience and ease within the body.

Some of the richest food sources of quercetin include:
1. Capers – By far the highest food source of quercetin.
2. Red Onions – Especially when raw (outermost layers have the most).
3. Apples (with skin) – Particularly red apples like Gala and Red Delicious.
4. Kale – Especially raw or lightly cooked.
5. & 6. Cranberries + Blueberries – Berries offer bonus antioxidants too!
7. Buckwheat – Gluten-free grain with strong quercetin content.
8. Green + Black Tea – Not a food, but a great quercetin-rich beverage option.

Though food is just one part of the equation, nutrients like quercetin can offer valuable support — especially when thoughtfully integrated into a personalized care plan that addresses any underlying drivers of histamine and immune overactivity.

If you’re navigating complex allergic reactions or histamine-driven symptoms that feel hard to pin down, I offer free 15-minute consultations worldwide. Visit www.DrBrianLum.com to connect. I’d be honored to support your journey.

05/09/2025

The skin may remember what the mind attempts to forget.

Interestingly, the skin has its own localized stress-response system — sometimes referred to as the ‘cutaneous HPA axis.’ Research shows that psychological stress activates two major stress-reactive cell types within the skin:
🔹 Keratinocytes – The main cells in the outer layer of skin.
🔹 Mast Cells – Immune cells involved in inflammation and allergic reactions⁠.

When triggered, these cells release a cascade of stress and inflammatory mediators — including histamine — as well as:
🔹 Interleukin-6 (IL-6) – A pro-inflammatory signaling molecule.
🔹 Cortisol – The body’s primary stress hormone.
🔹 CRH (Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone) – Initiates the body’s stress response⁠.

The skin even expresses POMC — a precursor molecule that breaks down into ACTH, beta-endorphin, and other peptides that influence stress, immunity, and inflammation locally.⁠

Emerging research also suggests the stress-skin relationship is bidirectional — skin inflammation itself can influence brain stress circuits, perpetuating the cycle.

While stress may not be the only factor at play, it is nearly always part of the clinical picture — which is why topical treatments alone often prove inadequate for lasting healing. However, when we give the nervous system as much care as the skin itself, the entire healing process can begin to shift.

The health of our skin often mirrors the healing happening within.

Source: Slominski et al., Corticotropin Releasing Hormone and Proopiomelanocortin Involvement in the Cutaneous Response to Stress. Physiol Rev. 2000. doi: 10.1152/physrev.2000.80.3.979

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