From Western Training to Functional Healing: Bridging Medicine at the Root

In this episode, Ian Clark welcomes Dr. Joy Kong for a thoughtful discussion on integrative medicine, functional healing, and the body’s innate capacity to repair.Dr. Kong reflects on her early life in China, her Western medical training at UCLA, and the personal experience that shaped her approach to healing: her mother’s recovery from multiple myeloma through a holistic path. Ian and Dr. Kong explore the limitations of symptom driven medicine, the importance of addressing systems rather than isolated conditions, and how functional medicine helps bridge Eastern wisdom with Western science.They also discuss regenerative approaches such as stem cells within a broader framework of inflammation regulation, immune balance, and restoring the body’s original design.Connect with Dr Joy Kong:- Website: https://joykongmd.com/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_joy_kong/- Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3QOd5Vm2CxenAPHEn5DLAB?si=nkuk3u8JQ4Si3NDbPx37Qg&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnxBPTkq4lSdhJE3dO6_moxmJteoB9qJRPIZ0NyoyWzlSiby9THir_Tk1r2cI_aem_IMzpWmw6qTmx9t8va6HYsw&nd=1&dlsi=9512c00500424810Connect with Ian Clark:- Website: https://activationproducts.com/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianclarkactivated/- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ianactivatedDisclaimerThe content of the Younger Than Yesterday podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as health advice, nor does it contain any medical claims. The information shared is based on personal experiences, research, and insights meant to inspire and educate listeners on wellness and longevity.