#56 - Autoimmune disease, multiple sclerosis, holistic protocols, & metabolic health | Dr. Terry Wahls & Dr. Casey Means

Can a holistic protocol address the root cause of autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS)? We explore how metabolic health is tightly linked to autoimmune diseases and how understanding blood sugar levels and insulin sensitivity is key. Dr. Terry Wahls developed The Wahls Protocol, which helped Dr. Wahls reverse her disease process and helped her get back on her feet. The Wahls Protocol is one of the most influential lifestyle programs that help people address their autoimmune diseases. Look for multiple new shows per week on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations about metabolic health and how the Levels startup team builds a wellness movement from the ground up in the health and wellness tech industry.

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Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health

🎙 What Dr. Terry Wahls and Dr. Casey Means discuss:

(03:46) - A new framework for thinking about autoimmune disease
(06:52) - A supplement cocktail
(13:27) - The creation of health
(15:56) - Humans are metabolically complex
(17:50) What is mitochondrial dysfunction?
(28:46) - The connection between type-1 diabetes and mitochondrial dysfunction
(37:30) - Addressing the root cause of autoimmune issues
(43:35) - How to support mitochondrial health
(45:01) - Improving metabolic health can improve autoimmune disease

Transcript and Show notes

🔗 Helpful links:

Watch the conversation: https://youtube.com/watch?v=fgoBKwGUwfc

Defying All Odds movie: http://defyingalloddsmovie.com

A one-page summary of the Dr. Wahls diet: https://terrywahls.com/diet

A one-page summary of Dr. Wahls’ 5-step process: https://terrywahls.com/betterhealth/

Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1

Connect with Terry on Instagram: https://instagram.com/drterrywahls

Connect with Terry on Twitter: https://twitter.com/terrywahls