Episode #227: It Ain't No Accidental Cure with Dr. Simon Yu, MD
Release Date: 01/15/2026
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In this episode, you will discover how addressing parasites and dental issues can unlock better health and why real healing is rarely an Accidental Cure.
About My Guest:
My guest for this episode is Dr. Simon Yu. Simon Yu, MD combines internal medicine with integrative medicine at Prevention and Healing, Inc., in St. Louis, MO. As an HMO regional medical director, he saw the limits of a medication-management approach to patients with complex chronic illness. He studied integrative and biological medicine, took 300 hours of medical acupuncture training, and researched dental, fungal, and parasite problems. He served as a medical officer in the U.S. Army Reserve for 25 years, retiring as a full colonel. Dr. Yu lectures in the US and abroad. He offers Acupuncture Meridian Assessment (AMA) Training to help detect problems for doctors and dentists in St. Louis and in Germany. He has an MD from the University of Missouri School of Medicine, has an MS in Immunology, is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, a member of American College of Physicians, and is on the advisory board of the International College of Integrative Medicine.
Key Takeaways:
- Where does Artificial Intelligence fit in addressing complex, chronic illnesses?
- What are the more common patterns of meridian dysregulation observed?
- How are most parasites acquired?
- Are parasites always bad for the body?
- What are the more common medications used to address parasites?
- Does mold in the external environment impact parasite treatment or dental interventions?
- Are all parasites that impact health physical?
- How is the treatment of fungal issues approached?
- Should patients test their home for mold?
- What types of dental issues are most commonly impacting patients?
- How does testing for the DNA of oral pathogens inform treatment?
- What long-term oral hygiene strategies may be helpful?
- Are implants appropriate after an extraction?
- How has treating complex patients changed with COVID?
- Is spike protein detoxification now part of the healing approach?
- Do EMFs negatively impact health?
- Are conditions such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Morgellons approached differently?
- What are some top detoxification strategies?
- Is "autoimmunity" the result of chronic infections?
- What is the best approach for optimizing the microbiome?
- What are some of the emerging treatment interventions from SOZO Brain Clinic?
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Book - Accidental Cure 3: AI vs. Ancient Intelligence
Interview Date:
January 7, 2026
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The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.