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Dr Terry Wahls

Dr. Terry Wahls, MD

Dr. Terry Wahls is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner and a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa where she conducts clinical trials. In 2018 she was awarded the Institute for Functional Medicine’s Linus Pauling Award for her contributions in research, clinical care and patient advocacy. She is also a patient with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which confined her to a tilt-recline wheelchair for four years. Dr. Wahls restored her health using a diet and lifestyle program she designed specifically for her brain and now pedals her bike to work each day.

She is the author of The Wahls Protocol: How I Beat Progressive MS Using Paleo Principles and Functional Medicine, The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles (paperback), and the cookbook The Wahls Protocol Cooking for Life: The Revolutionary Modern Paleo Plan to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions.

She conducts clinical trials that test the effect of nutrition and lifestyle interventions to treat MS and other progressive health problems. She also teaches the public and medical community about the healing power of the Paleo diet and therapeutic lifestyle changes that restore health and vitality to our citizens. She hosts a Wahls Protocol Seminar every summer where anyone can learn how to implement the Protocol with ease and success.

The effects fluoride has on the thyroid and body
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Is Fluoride Bad for You? Effects for Thyroid & Body

May 29, 2021 by Katie Wells

You likely know that mercury, lead, and other heavy metals are not great for the body and can cause a host of issues. But whether or not fluoride is safe (or effective) is more controversial. Is Fluoride Beneficial? In the early part of the twentieth century, it was discovered that small communities who had higher …

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Natural Ways to Boost Thyroid Function with diet and supplements
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Hypothyroidism 101: How to Boost an Underactive Thyroid Naturally

November 14, 2020 by Katie Wells

Thyroid problems seem to be everywhere these days! Women especially are more prone to them. Hypothyroidism can happen for many different reasons, but our current modern, chaotic lifestyle can contribute to it. I’ve struggled with thyroid problems for more than a decade now. While I also have Hashimoto’s, an autoimmune thyroid condition, part of that …

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Wahls diet book review
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How to Reverse MS Symptoms With the Wahls Protocol

March 18, 2020 by Katie Wells

Are you or a loved one looking for a way to reverse MS or autoimmune disease symptoms? Dr. Terry Wahls is a widely celebrated physician and researcher who was able to turn back the clock on her own progressive multiple sclerosis with lifestyle changes and a specifically tailored Paleo-type diet. (To hear Dr. Wahls explain …

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Do Cruciferous Vegetables hurt the Thyroid
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Are Cruciferous Vegetables Bad for Thyroid?

February 29, 2020 by Katie Wells

“Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.” -Michael Pollan This is the advice most of us know to be true — that if we eat our veggies, and lots of them, we will be healthier… right? I always thought so, until I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, an autoimmune condition affecting the thyroid. I read a …

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Top 10 Signs & Symptoms of Magnesium Deficiency

September 11, 2018 by Katie Wells

Magnesium deficiency is a widespread problem and some estimates suggest that over 90% of us are deficient. I’ve been writing about magnesium for years, but am even more concerned about this problem lately. Why Is Magnesium Such a Big Deal? Magnesium is responsible for over 300 biochemical reactions in the body and impacts blood pressure, metabolism, immune …

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How and why you should do a sugar detox
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How to Do a Sugar Detox (& Why Everyone Should)

July 13, 2018 by Katie Wells

Sugar consumption is a huge health issue today. Even a little bit can have negative effects on the body. But quitting sugar can be tough (especially considering that it’s everywhere). That’s where a sugar detox comes in. The Harmful Effects of (Processed) Sugar I often hear the argument that sugar is fine in moderation and that …

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The Benefits of Glutathione - The master antioxidant
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The Master Antioxidant: Glutathione

April 23, 2015 by Katie Wells

There is an amazing antioxidant that many people are deficient in and that can be easily depleted by our modern lifestyle. It is the tripeptide Glutathione and it is the body’s most potent detoxifying and antioxidant agent. What Is Glutathione? Glutathione is a compound involved as a coenzyme in oxidation–reduction reactions in cells. It is a tripeptide derived …

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Iodine for Thyroid Problems-helpful or harmful
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When Iodine Might Be Bad For Your Thyroid

February 20, 2014 by Katie Wells

Iodine is often suggested for people who suspect that they might have problems related to a low thyroid levels. As I’ve recently been (finally) diagnosed with an auto-immune thyroid condition, I’ve been researching this subject a lot lately. I am not a doctor and this is not medical advice, I’m just sharing personal information that …

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Can coconut oil boost thyroid health
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Thyroid Problems & Coconut Oil

July 3, 2013 by Katie Wells

There has been a lot of buzz lately about thyroid problems and the potential of coconut oil to help improve them. Dr. Oz seems to be joining the bandwagon, and other doctors are mentioning the link as well. So is there a connection and if so, what is it? Coconut Oil and Thyroid Problems While …

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