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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