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47. Dr. Terry Wahls - Multiple Sclerosis, How to Implement The Wahls Protocol, New Research, & More! Time: 58:05
Today, we are joined by the inspirational Dr. Terry Wahls.
Dr. Terry Wahls is a world-renowned researcher, particularly for her work on lifestyle interventions for treating progressive health problems. Having been diagnosed with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, she designed the "Wahls Protocol," a combination of nutritional and other wellness-related strategies, which she credits for significantly improving her own health. Dr. Wahls' journey from wheelchair-bound to biking and her revolutionary approach to treatment has inspired many in the MS community and beyond.
This episode is filled with emotion and inspiration, and I know you'll love it as much as I did!
Topics:
1. Personal Story and Healing Journey:
- Background on experiencing multiple sclerosis and trigeminal neuralgia.
- Key "aha" moments that steered the course of personal health and subsequent research.
2. Deep Dive into Clinical Research & Trials:
- Overview of key clinical research findings and their implications.
- Insights into the "Efficacy of Diet on Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis" trial.
- Differences between diet and drug studies.
- Understanding the transition of microglia and astrocytes into repair mode.
- The influence of diet and lifestyle on microglia and astrocytes.
3. The Wahls Protocol: Steps, Diets, and Supplements:
- Dietary Foundations: The core dietary principles of the Wahls Protocol.
- Elimination of certain foods.
- Inclusion of nutrient-dense foods.
- Levels of The Wahls Protocol:
- Supplement Recommendations: Key supplements and their role in supporting health.
- Importance of B vitamins.
- Role of Omega-3 fatty acids.
- Zinc to Copper ratio
- Supplements for glucose management
- Lifestyle Adjustments: Additional practices and habits complementing the protocol.
- Monitoring and Adjustments: How to assess progress and make necessary modifications.
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The Provided Information for Dr. Wahls' Research Study:
EDQ-MS: Efficacy of Diet on Quality of Life
in Multiple Sclerosis.
https://terrywahls.com/msstudy/
"You are invited to participate in a research study to evaluate the effects of three diets — Modified Paleolithic Elimination diet, Time Restricted Olive Oil-based Ketogenic diet, and your usual diet with information about the USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Participants in the usual diet group will be encouraged but not required to follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans diet. Quality of life, including long term effect on motor and vision function, fatigue, mood, and disease activity will be assessed by online surveys, study participant tasks, and brain imaging.
The study will be conducted at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Patients will be followed for two years. In person visits will occur at baseline (month 0), month 3, and end of study (month 24).
Complete this survey to see if you are eligible. https://redcap.icts.uiowa.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=JX73EYRJNPF9MHRR
If you have any questions about what it means to be part of a research registry,
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Release Date: 27/09/2023, 17:30:00
