Dr. Bill Rawls has spent over 30 years in medicine as an OBGYN, but a personal battle with chronic Lyme disease in his 40s led him to discover the limitations of conventional medicine and the potential of alternative treatments. Through holistic and herbal therapies, he restored his health and became passionate about promoting cellular wellness to address and defend against microbes and other root causes of illness.

Today, Dr. Rawls helps others achieve wellness through modern herbology. He shares his insights in his bestselling books, Unlocking Lyme and The Cellular Wellness Solution, highlighting the importance of herbal phytochemicals in protecting cellular health and boosting the body's defenses.

I’m thrilled to have Dr. Rawls with me today to dive into the realm of herbs and how they are foundational to healing chronic Lyme and other autoimmune illnesses and supporting a long healthy life.

Quote:

“What healing is is the ability of cells to recover and regenerate.”

What’s inside this episode?

01:28 The context: 60% of the U.S. population is dealing with chronic illness.

02:22 Dr. Rawls’ healing story which started in his forties.

07:19 Dr. Rawls perspective on modern medicine and the limitations of medication

10:10 The root cause of every chronic illness; including the five basic but essential needs of every cell. 

18:48 What is aging? 

22:19 Microbes: Acute, chronic, stealthy, and how they transition from dormancy to reactivation to the boiling point

31:36 Herbs, plants and their potential for healing by reducing cellular stress with low toxicity 

34:04 Top herbs to reduce cellular stress and the microbe load by suppressing pathogens

41:05 Antibiotics vs herbs

42:55 The importance of asking WHY you are sick or have symptoms

46:18 How living life in alignment with Dr. Rawls’ 5 keys to cellular wellness allow me and Dr. Rawls to live a vibrant life

49:34 What Dr. Rawls does daily to stay well and thrive

Resources mentioned:

Dr. Rawls’ Website & Health Coaching: https://rawlsmd.com/

Dr. Rawls’ books: 

The Cellular Wellness Solution: Tap Into Your Full Health Potential with the Science-Backed Power of Herbs - https://amzn.to/3Ug1Sqh

Unlocking Lyme: Myths, Truths, and Practical Solutions for Chronic Lyme Disease - https://amzn.to/3A4FcT6

Dr. Rawls Supplements: https://vitalplan.com/

Want my help reversing an autoimmune condition?

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