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Shawn Baker: How to Build Generational Health in 2025 | DSH #1533

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Sep 14, 2025
Dr. Shawn Baker, an orthopedic surgeon and carnivore diet advocate, shares insights on building generational health. He discusses the power of lifestyle and nutrition in reversing chronic diseases, emphasizing the importance of quality animal foods. Listeners learn about affordable meat options, the risks of alternative proteins, and the significance of getting back to basics in our diets. Baker also highlights personal empowerment in health and critiques the reliance on pharmaceuticals, all while challenging common dietary misconceptions.
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INSIGHT

Carnivore As A Therapeutic Tool

  • Shawn Baker views strict carnivore as a therapeutic tool with clear definition and targeted use cases.
  • He recommends flexible use: strict for disease reversal, then relaxed maintenance once improved.
ANECDOTE

From Knee Surgery To Diet-Driven Recovery

  • Shawn recounts patients who lost weight, stopped medications, and avoided surgeries after dietary changes.
  • He contrasts his fulfilling impact now with his prior orthopedic surgery practice.
ADVICE

Combine Diet With Lifestyle Interventions

  • Baker stresses that diet is part of a comprehensive lifestyle intervention including sleep, exercise, stress and light environment.
  • He advises combining nutrition with exercise and sleep to maximize health outcomes.
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