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#001 Dr. Terry Wahls' Protocol That Reversed Multiple Sclerosis

Jul 22, 2014 19m 42s 16 insights
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode Dr. Rhonda Patrick interviews Dr. Terry Wahls about how she reversed her secondary-progressive multiple sclerosis with a micronutrient-dense diet and Paleo principles. She identified vitamins/minerals and other compounds present in vegetables/fruits that are essential for mitochondrial health, which is critical for brain function.</span></p> <p class="p1"><strong>In this episode, we discuss...<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></strong></p> <ul> <li class="p1"><strong>(00:00)</strong> Introduction</li> <li class="p1"><strong>(00:48)</strong> Dysfunctional mitochondria contribute to disease development </li> <li class="p1"><strong>(04:03)</strong> Suboptimal magnesium status is common and possibly dangerous<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li class="p1"><strong>(04:50)</strong> Green vegetable consumption is key to Dr. Walhs' wellness</li> <li class="p1"><strong>(06:18)</strong> The Triage theory explains how low micronutrient intake increases aging-related diseases</li> <li class="p1"><strong>(09:20)</strong> Fruits and vegetables are color-coded for the variety of micronutrients needed in our diet</li> <li class="p1"><strong>(10:35)</strong> Sulfur, found in garlic, onions, and cruciferous vegetables, is needed for mitochondrial function</li> <li class="p1"><strong>(16:55)</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Dr. Wahls' protocol of diet, supplements, and exercise improves fatigue in MS</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you're interested in learning more, you can read the <a href="https://www.foundmyfitness.com/episodes/terry-wahls">full show notes here</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Join over 300,000 people and get the latest distilled information  straight to your inbox weekly:</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://www.foundmyfitness.com/newsletter">https://www.foundmyfitness.com/newsletter</a><a href="https://www.foundmyfitness.com/newsletter"> </a></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> Become a FoundMyFitness premium member to get access to exclusive episodes, emails, live Q+A's with Rhonda and more: <a href="https://www.foundmyfitness.com/crowdsponsor">https://www.foundmyfitness.com/crowdsponsor</a></span></p>
Actionable Insights

1. Exceed RDA for Healing

If you are in a diseased state and seeking to heal, consume nutrients far beyond the Recommended Daily Allowance to overcome significant micronutrient deficits and support repair work.

2. Maximize Micronutrients Through Food

Research specific micronutrients and reorganize your diet, using paleo principles, to maximize the intake of these nutrients directly from whole foods, rather than relying solely on synthetic compounds.

3. Fuel Mitochondria with Key Nutrients

Ensure your diet includes the full family of B vitamins, minerals like magnesium, zinc, and sulfur, and essential fats (saturated fat, cholesterol, omega-3, omega-6) to support mitochondrial function and healthy cell membranes.

4. Consume High Volume of Daily Greens

Add a significant amount of greens to your daily diet, potentially 9-12 cups raw or cooked, to address deep micronutrient deficits and support healing, as demonstrated by Dr. Walls’ recovery.

5. Eat Three Servings of Greens Daily

Aim for at least three servings of greens daily to promote health, as they are rich in magnesium (from chlorophyll) and vitamin K, which are crucial for various bodily functions and long-term health.

6. Eat a Rainbow of Colors

Design a micronutrient-dense diet by consuming a wide variety of colorful vegetables, including greens, yellow, red, blue, and purples, as nature color-codes different micronutrients.

7. Consume Cruciferous Vegetables for Cancer Prevention

Eat cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, sprouts, kale, and collards, as they contain sulforaphanes that activate tumor suppressor genes and help eliminate precancerous cells.

8. Include Sulfur-Rich Vegetables

Incorporate sulfur-rich vegetables (e.g., cabbage family, garlic family) into your diet to support mitochondrial membrane structure, provide potent antioxidants, and aid detoxification pathways.

9. Don’t Avoid Sulfur Foods Due to Flatulence

Do not stop eating sulfur-containing foods, such as garlic or cabbage family vegetables, simply because of concerns about flatulence, as this can lead to detrimental sulfur depletion with negative health consequences.

10. Eat Mushrooms to Boost Immunity

Consume mushrooms for their sulfur, B vitamins, and beta-lactans, which are potent in stimulating natural killer cells and boosting immune function, and for potential mitochondrial antioxidant benefits.

11. Adopt a Paleo Diet

Consider adopting a paleo diet by eliminating gluten, dairy, and eggs, as this was an initial, foundational step in Dr. Walls’ successful health recovery protocol.

12. Increase Micronutrients with Age

As you age, consider consuming higher levels of micronutrients to counteract increased membrane rigidity, ensure nutrients can enter cells readily, and slow down the aging process.

13. Protect Mitochondria from Poisons

Actively protect your mitochondria from environmental poisons such as arsenic, lead, and mercury, as these substances can damage their function and overall cellular health.

14. Maintain High Green Intake While Traveling

When traveling, ensure you continue to consume a high volume of greens to prevent a decline in cognitive function and energy levels that can occur when micronutrient intake drops.

15. Follow The Walls Protocol

Implement the step-by-step program detailed in “The Walls Protocol” book to guide your dietary and lifestyle changes and reclaim your health.

16. Support Research & Learn from The Walls Protocol

Support Dr. Walls’ research by donating to TerryWalls.com, or learn her specific protocols for micronutrient-rich eating and lifestyle changes by reading “The Walls Protocol” book.