Rheumatoid Arthritis Remission: Off All Meds in 2 Years Without Biologics

Show Notes

Amy Suto, former Hollywood TV writer and bestselling author, shares her incredible RA remission journey—going from debilitating joint pain and hair loss on methotrexate to being completely medication-free for 2 years. She reveals how she refused injectable biologics, discovered American food triggered flares while Italian pizza didn't, and combined Rinvoq with glutathione patches, vitamin D, and toxin detox to achieve remission. Her current protocol: strength training 3x/week, Zone 2 cardio, mostly vegetarian diet, no alcohol, and vegetable juicing—proving RA remission is possible.

Key Takeaways

1. RA remission without biologics possible—2 years medication-free
2. American food triggered flares; Italian pizza/pasta didn't
3. Glutathione patches detoxed heavy toxin load
4. Vitamin D deficiency common in RA—fixing reduces inflammation
5. Combining Rinvoq with holistic approach accelerated remission
6. Strength training 3x/week + Zone 2 cardio 4x/week critical
7. Quit alcohol, reduced sugar, mostly vegetarian essential
8. Vegetable juicing reduces inflammation flares
9. Mindset: believing remission possible is first step
10. Targeted approach better than 30 supplements

Chapters & Timestamps

01:00 Diagnosis 2021: Joint Pain & Typing Struggles

02:00 Methotrexate: Hair Loss & Side Effects

03:00 Refusing Injectable Biologics

06:00 Italy Changed Everything: Pizza Helped RA

08:00 Switching to Rinvoq & Holistic Protocol

09:00 Glutathione Patches for Toxin Load

11:00 Vitamin D Deficiency Game-Changer

13:00 Going Off Rinvoq in Argentina

14:00 2 Years Medication-Free & Pain-Free

18:00 Current Protocol: Strength Training & Zone 2

20:00 Vegetable Juicing & No Alcohol

24:00 Mindset: Believing Remission Is Possible

26:00 Where to Find Amy

Guest Details

Amy Suto — Writer, Author & RA Remission Success

Background: Former Hollywood TV writer, bestselling author. Creator of top 25 Substack Make Writing Your Job (30K+ subscribers). Author of Write for Money and Power, Six-Figure Freelance Writer, The Ash Trials.

RA Journey: Diagnosed 2021. Medication-free 2 years. Protocol: glutathione patches, vitamin D, strength training 3x/week, Zone 2 cardio 4x/45min, mostly vegetarian, no alcohol.

Connect:

1. Website:AmySuto.com
2. Substacks: MakeWritingYourJob.com & SutoScience.com
3. Social: @sutoscience (all platforms)

About Your Hosts:

Micah Yu, MD, MHA, MS, ABOIM, DipABLM, IFMCP

Dr. Micah Yu is a triple board-certified integrative rheumatologist who blends conventional medicine with holistic, nutrition-based healing to treat autoimmune and chronic inflammatory conditions. A patient himself, Dr. Yu brings a deeply personal perspective to his work, having reversed his own autoimmune arthritis through lifestyle and integrative medicine. He is certified in internal medicine, rheumatology, integrative medicine, lifestyle medicine, and functional medicine. As the founder of MyAutoimmuneMD and co-founder of Dr. Lifestyle Clinic, Dr. Yu empowers patients to address the root causes of illness and reclaim their health from the inside out.

Melissa Mondala, MD, MHA, MS, DipABLM

Dr. Melissa Mondala is a dual board-certified physician in Family and Lifestyle Medicine, with advanced training in Integrative Psychiatry and Integrative Medicine. As President of Dr. Lifestyle Clinic in Newport Beach—recognized by UC Irvine as a Public Health Site of Excellence—she pioneers a holistic, patient-centered approach to chronic disease. Dr. Mondala is a nationally recognized Lifestyle Medicine Intensivist, core faculty at Loma Linda University’s Preventive Medicine Department, and a passionate advocate for plant-based nutrition, mental health, and women's wellness. A sought-after speaker and educator, she combines cutting-edge science with deep compassion to empower lasting healing, especially for those silently suffering from autoimmune, mental health, and long COVID conditions. She shares practical inspiration for healthy living and cooking at @drmelissaskitchen.

About AutoImmune Alchemy Podcast

Mission: Blending science with soul to transform autoimmune struggles into healing alchemy

AutoImmune Alchemy is a podcast dedicated to the autoimmune community, offering hope, validation, and evidence-based solutions for those struggling with complex autoimmune conditions. Hosted by the dynamic duo Dr. Melissa Mondala and Dr. Micah Yu, the show features expert interviews exploring root causes like hormonal imbalances, leaky gut, and inflammation that traditional medicine often overlooks. Each episode empowers listeners to take proactive control of their health through lifestyle medicine, nutrition, and integrative approaches.

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