The Plant Free MD with Dr Anthony Chaffee

Episode 290: Beating Lyme Disease and Autoimmunity, with Dr Coe, Paige Held, and Amber

Jul 1, 2025

In this insightful discussion, Paige Held, a yoga instructor and former vegan, shares her health transformation after adopting a carnivore diet. Channing Coe, an OBGYN transitioning into wellness, reveals how his own health journey has reshaped his medical practice. They explore the challenges of moving away from plant-based diets, the miseducation surrounding nutrition in medicine, and the surprising benefits of going carnivore for autoimmune issues. Amber chimes in with her story of overcoming Lyme disease, showcasing the diet's profound impact on health.

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Amber's Lyme Recovery Journey

Amber suffered Lyme disease and suspected autoimmunity while following a vegan diet for 20+ years.
After switching to a carnivore diet, her symptoms vanished within two weeks and she's never felt better.

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Paige's Health Turnaround

Paige was vegan for 25 years with chronic stomach issues and joint pain.
After adopting strict carnivore, her health dramatically improved, reversing symptoms like joint pain and anxiety.

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Channing's Weight and Energy Transformation

Channing Coe weighed 278 pounds before going carnivore and cutting carbs.
Now he weighs 182 pounds with vastly improved energy, muscle tone, and endurance.

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Fantastic new episode out now with OBGYN Dr Channing Coe, his wife Paige Held (@paigeheldyogalift on IG) and her best friend Amber, who recovered from Lyme disease and autoimmunity, who tell us about their miraculous recoveries with the carnivore diet, having come from a whole foods plant based dietary approach, which left them sick and chronically tired. Watch the video below and please like, connect, and share to get the algorithm to suggest this to more people!

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