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Dr. Brian Lum, DC, IFMCP

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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.

11/24/2025

Check out our blog article, “Why Do I Feel Sick When I Eat Sugar?”

“Sugar sensitivity is a surprisingly common symptom in new patients. While your first thought may be diabetes - there can be other reasons why you may feel sick after eating sugar.

You may have been diligently sticking to your elimination diet when you notice a wave of nausea and sinus congestion after eating a piece of fruit or a serving of dessert. Some people get migraines or stomach upset after ingesting any kind of sugar.

Nausea, shakiness, headaches, migraines, sinus congestion, brain fog, dizziness, digestive upset, sluggishness, stomach cramping, gas, and bloating can all be the consequence of a momentary indulgence.

[In this article,] we will look into a few potential causes of feeling sick after eating sugar - and how to overcome them naturally . . . “

https://www.drbrianlum.com/post/why-do-i-feel-sick-when-i-eat-sugar

11/14/2025

Your subconscious mind is the invisible software running the show.

When it’s operating on outdated code — limiting beliefs, protective patterns, and survival responses (e.g., fight, flight, freeze, fawn) — the system can glitch, even when the body (the hardware) is structurally sound.

This is why physical healing sometimes plateaus despite ‘perfect’ nutrition, supplements, or even the most advanced diagnostic testing.

The subconscious governs far more than we realize: how safe we feel, how our nervous system interprets signals, and how much energy our body allows us to use.

When the code is written around fear or constant threat, the system stays in protection mode — tightening digestion, constricting blood flow, and heightening inflammation.

But when we begin to rewrite that code through small, loving cues of safety — such as slower breaths, nourishing activities that ‘fill our cup,’ more compassionate self-talk, and curiosity instead of control — the body softens, and physiology shifts.

When the body feels safe, it can finally do what it was designed to do best: heal.

Sometimes the path to healing begins not in the body, but in the code.

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10/29/2025

When the nervous system finds calm, the body follows.

Here are 5 herbs that can help to soothe stress and restore nervous system balance:

1. Ashwagandha
2. Lemon Balm
3. Passionflower
4. Tulsi (Holy Basil)
5. Chamomile

The beauty of these herbs is that they offer more than one benefit. For example, lemon balm calms the nervous system while supporting immune balance, a cup of post-prandial chamomile tea eases both the mind and digestion, and tulsi — often called the ‘Queen of Herbs’ in Ayurvedic medicine — strengthens the body’s resilience to stress, clears the mind, and restores inner steadiness.

Always check with your practitioner before starting any new herbs.

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10/14/2025

Histamine isn't just about allergies. When your detox pathways are overloaded, excess histamine can step in as a back-up system.

Support liver, bile, and digestive health so histamine doesn’t have to work overtime.

Stay tuned for more information on Dr. Lum’s upcoming Histamine Course, where he will share his tried and true approach for helping hundreds of patients overcome histamine excess for good! Visit the link below to learn more.

www.DrBrianLum.com/thehistaminecourse

10/09/2025

We may have all noticed that a spike in symptoms comes after a period of stress or a big argument… but does that relationship go further?

We’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences in the comments.

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09/25/2025

The body is connected in surprising ways!

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09/19/2025

Head to the link below to learn more about Dr. Lum’s upcoming course all about Histamine Intolerance and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and how to finally heal for good!

Never miss a course-related update by scrolling to the bottom of our course webpage (where you’ll be directed via the link below) and signing up for our course-specific email list!

This course will be groundbreaking for anyone who is experiencing histamine intolerance or believes that there is a histamine component to their health challenges.

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09/10/2025

Click the link below to learn more and take our quick survey!

While you’re there, we also invite you to sign up for our email list specifically dedicated to our upcoming Histamine Course (by scrolling to the bottom of the page). This is the best way to stay up to speed on release dates, more in-depth information, and additional offerings!

https://www.drbrianlum.com/thehistaminecourse

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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18122 W 119th Street
Olathe, KS
66061

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm

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