Dr. Terry Wahls is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa and a pioneer in functional medicine and nutrition-based therapy. She is best known for developing the Wahls Protocol, a diet and lifestyle program that helped her reverse the symptoms of progressive multiple sclerosis. Once confined to a wheelchair, Dr. Wahls regained her mobility through her science-backed approach to mitochondrial health. Her work focuses on using food as medicine to manage autoimmune and chronic diseases. She is also a bestselling author and speaker, inspiring millions with her personal story and clinical research.
In our conversation we discuss:
(00:00) – Dr. Terry Wahls being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis
(8:30) – Focusing on mitochondria
(10:45) – Genetic factors vs. lifestyle
(18:25) – Hunter-gatherer diet
(24:09) – Effects of being born via C-section on health
(28:00) – How to make kids eat healthy
(30:32) – What are the best organs to eat?
(33:17) – Is there an animal that has the most nutrition?
(35:10) – Nutritional benefits of eating testicles
(36:22) – Supplements
(40:18) – Consuming more protein after age 50
(42:18) – The Wahls Protocol
(43:50) – What are nightshade vegetables?
(47:41)– How chronic stress impacts brain health
(51:37) – The rise of environmental toxins
Learn more about Dr. Wahls
Website : https://terrywahls.com/
Instagram: @drterrywahls
Patient Registry : https://terrywahls.com/trials
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