The Thorne Podcast

The Wahls Diet and Autoimmune Disorders

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After being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Dr. Terry Wahls went on to create her own unique diet, known as the Wahl’s Protocol. In this exclusive interview, she joins Dr. Robert Rountree to discuss the principles behind her healthy diet, her new approach to wellness, and how her ideas can be applied to everyone looking to live a healthier life.

 

During this episode you’ll learn about:

  • Terry Wahl’s background [:55]
  • MS diagnosis [2:00]
  • “Riding a bike again” [3:55]
  • Wahl’s case report [5:30]
  • Reevaluating her practice [7:27]
  • “Treating the person, not the disease” [10:00]
    • Working on wellness [10:30]
  • “Broccoli” Pathway [13:20]
  • Importance of vitamin D [14:25]
    • Vitamin K [15:26]
  • New studies on MS causes [17:40]
    • Epstein-Barr Virus [20:05]
  • Gut microbiome [21:36]
  • Questions from the community:
    • What are the warning signs of MS [23:54]
  • Should people without MS follow the Wahl’s Protocol and diet? [26:00]
  • What is/isn’t allowed in the diet? [27:19]
  • How bad is breaking the diet? [29:38]
  • What other vitamins and nutrients are a part of this protocol? [32:33]
  • How long does it take to notice benefits from the protocol? [34:24]
  • Studies on the diet and effectiveness [39:17]

    • Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:

    • Why Do I Have Brain Fog? – 5 Causes to Consider
  • Microbiome 101
  • Episode 23: What Is An Autoimmune Disease
  • How the Microbiome Helps – and Sometimes Hurts – the Immune System


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