Are you struggling with the symptoms of a mystery illness? Have you gone through the grueling process of insurance approval, finding specialists, and testing only to hear that you are within the normal range having to start the process over again? We are collectively at a crossroads examining the intersect between science, and spirituality, and understanding the root cause of a myriad of diseases. Many of them are autoimmune and hormonally based, This episode explores the importance of being educated on all things science and using them as a tool to explore total health optimization rather than symptom treatment. Dr. Doug Lucas Dr. Doug is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who left the traditional medical model to build a practice on health optimization. Specializing in metabolic health, hormone optimization for both men and women, osteoporosis, and longevity, Dr. Doug aims to address the underlying causes of chronic disease to improve both health span and lifespan. He has pursued additional fellowship training from the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), The Academy of Preventive and Innovative Medicine, and Wild Health. His passion is to work with patients looking to optimize their health through a customized approach based on genetic data, extensive evaluation, and in-depth lifestyle examination. Armed with this information he can partner with his patients to achieve their health dreams.