Growth Minds with Sean Kim Doctor Reveals How to HEAL Autoimmune DISEASE In 90 Days With Diet! | Dr. Terry Wahls
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May 28, 2025 Dr. Terry Wahls, a clinical professor and pioneer in functional medicine, shares her inspiring journey from being wheelchair-bound due to multiple sclerosis to regaining mobility through her diet, known as the Wahls Protocol. She emphasizes the importance of mitochondrial health and the role of nutrition in managing autoimmune diseases. The conversation covers the benefits of organ meats, the impact of modern diets versus hunter-gatherer nutrition, and insights on stress management and the effects of environmental toxins. Dr. Wahls highlights how lifestyle changes can lead to remarkable health improvements.
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Hunter-Gatherer Diet vs Modern Diet
- Our ancestors ate a variable, nutrient-dense hunter-gatherer diet without refined sugars and oils.
- Modern diets high in refined grains and sugars have led to epidemic chronic diseases including autoimmunity.
C-Section and Microbiome Impact
- C-section births disrupt microbiome inheritance, increasing risks for autoimmunity and other chronic diseases.
- Vaginal seeding and breastfeeding help restore microbiome essential for immunity and health.
Helping Kids Eat Healthy Foods
- Introduce children to healthy fermented foods and diverse flavors repeatedly to develop positive taste preferences.
- Family enthusiasm and repeated exposure help children accept nutrient-dense, probiotic-rich foods.