The Plant Free MD with Dr Anthony Chaffee

Episode 343: Treating Arthritis Without Surgery, with Phil Escott

Mar 19, 2026
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Phil Escott
Phil Escott, author and consultant who reversed his crippling psoriatic arthritis and now helps others with metabolic and autoimmune recovery. He recounts shifting from vegan to carnivore, discusses diet-driven remission and strict ruminant-first protocols, explores emotional and ancestral factors tied to symptoms, and addresses backlash and practical steps for recovery.
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ANECDOTE

Personal Recovery From Psoriatic Arthritis

  • Phil Escott recovered from crippling psoriatic arthritis by moving from long-term veganism to an animal-based then carnivore diet starting 2015.
  • He documents years of trial-and-error, medication harms, and a CRP spike to 192 before strict beef, lamb, salt, and water remission.
INSIGHT

Rethinking Autoimmunity As Response To Invaders

  • Autoimmunity may be misframed: antibodies can reflect the immune system attacking external invaders, not the body attacking itself.
  • Phil and Anthony highlight molecular mimicry misunderstandings and note antibodies can persist after symptoms resolve.
ADVICE

Lower Carbohydrates To Reverse Type 2 Diabetes

  • For insulin-related disease, reduce carbohydrate exposure to stop glycaemic damage; aim for flat glucose rather than spikes.
  • Anthony cites trials (e.g., Virta) showing ketogenic approaches put ~50% of people with type 2 into remission.
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