Send a textA career can be built twice, but it rarely happens without a cost. We talk with Dr Yasmin Areida, who starts out as a plastic surgeon in Egypt, retrains across continents, and rebuilds her clinical life in the US after discovering her credentials are not recognised. That professional reset collides with something even more personal: a rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis that forces her to rethink what “getting better” actually looks like when you live with autoimmune disease. We walk through the functional medicine and clinical nutrition principles she uses with patients, starting with a gut health first foundation and then expanding into movement, sleep, stress management, and targeted nutrition support. Yasmin explains why “food is medicine” is true but incomplete without time, consistency, and realistic expectations, especially when symptoms have built up over years. You will also hear how she uses deep breathing techniques to support high stress states and how she frames progress for people who feel stuck. If you are curious about the practical side of functional nutrition, we break down her patient journey from comprehensive intake forms and food journals to 45 to 60 minute consults that build a health timeline. We also discuss advanced diagnostics in a clear, grounded way, including stool analysis, hormone testing such as DUTCH style testing, and assessments related to mould or Lyme, plus how scope of practice rules shape referrals and team based care. Finally, we compare the US and Egypt in terms of access, perceptions of functional medicine, and the real business constraints behind delivering high touch healthcare. If this conversation helps you, subscribe, share it with a colleague, and leave a review so more practitioners and patients can find the show. What part of Yasmin’s journey or approach do you want to hear more about next?Guest biographyDr Yasmin Areida, MD, MS, CNS, LDN is a functional medicine and clinical nutrition practitioner based in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Originally trained and licensed as a physician in Egypt, she rebuilt her career in the United States after relocating, combining her medical background with advanced training in functional medicine, nutrition, and patient-centered wellness care. Her work focuses especially on GI health, autoimmune conditions, and hormone imbalances, informed in part by her own experience with rheumatoid arthritis. Dr Areida also has a background in aesthetics and education, bringing a broad, integrative perspective to modern healthcare.LinksWebsite: https://www.dryasobeautyclinic.com/aboutLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-yasmin-arieda-md-ms-cns-ldn-14500792/About Dr Andrew Greenland Dr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing. Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care. 💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

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