Synopses & Reviews
An integrative approach to healing chronic autoimmune conditions by a doctor, researcher, and sufferer of progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) whose TEDx talk is already a web sensation and#160;
Like many physicians, Dr. Terry Wahls focused on treating her patientsand#8217; ailments with drugs or surgical proceduresand#151;until she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2000. Within three years, her back and stomach muscles had weakened to the point where she needed a tilt-recline wheelchair. Conventional medical treatments were failing her, and she feared that she would be bedridden for the rest of her life.
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Dr. Wahls began studying the latest research on autoimmune disease and brain biology, and decided to get her vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids from the food she ate rather than pills and supplements. Dr. Wahls adopted the nutrient-rich paleo diet, gradually refining and integrating it into a regimen of neuromuscular stimulation. First, she walked slowly, then steadily, and then she biked eighteen miles in a single day. In November 2011, Dr. Wahls shared her remarkable recovery in a TEDx talk that immediately went viral. Now, inand#160;The Wahls Protocol,and#160;she shares the details of the protocol that allowed her to reverse many of her symptoms, get back to her life, and embark on a new mission: to share the Wahls Protocol with others suffering from the ravages of multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune conditions.
Review
Praise for The Wahls Protocol: “Terry has proved that doctors need to think outside the box.”
—Richard M. Cohen, New York Times bestselling author of Blindsided: Lifting a Life Above Illness
“This is a must read for anyone with a chronic medical problem of any type. It will offer you hope and show you the possibilities of what an integrative medicine approach, focusing on nutrition, exercise and detoxification, can do to restore function and health.”
—Mark Hyman, author of The UltraMind Solution
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The Wahls Protocol,and#160;Dr. Wahls provides elegant first hand validation that diet truly represents the most powerful medicine. This book is totally supported by the most leading edge research and provides a beacon of hope when compared to the ever changing landscape of pharmaceutical recommendations for multiple sclerosis."
and#8212;David Perlmutter, MD, #1and#160;New York Timesand#160;bestselling author ofand#160;Grain Brain
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"Groundbreaking! Once you understand why you need to eat for health, Dr. Wahls delivers a detailed road map, guiding you step by step. and#160;This will be life changing for many."
and#8212;Robb Wolf,and#160;New York Timesand#160;bestselling author ofand#160;The Paleo Solution
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"Using clear language, Dr. Wahls teaches how our food and lifestyle choices create health or disease depending on our choices. For anyone suffering from autoimmune or other chronic health problems, this book will be life changing."
and#8212;Mark Hyman, M.D. #1and#160;New York Timesand#160;bestselling author ofand#160;The Blood Sugar Solution.and#160;
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"Whether or not you struggle with autoimmune diseases, I can't recommendand#160;The Wahls Protcoland#160;highly enough. Dr. Wahls provides a clear, in-depth, copiously researched dietary and lifestyle protocol to help you take charge of your health and your life. An absolute must-read book."
and#8212;JJ Virgin,and#160;New York Timesand#160;bestselling author ofand#160;The Virgin Diet
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"Terry Wahls is a hero to many for her discovery that a nourishing ancestral diet can heal multiple sclerosis. Inand#160;The Wahls Protocol, Terry sets forth a straightforward plan for achieving good health through good food. Not just for MS patients,and#160;The Wahls Protocoland#160;is a fascinating tale that proves the wisdom of Hippocrates: and#8216;Let food be thy medicine.and#8217; Try it, it works!"
and#8212;Paul Jaminet, Ph.D., author ofand#160;Perfect Health Dietand#160;and editor-in-chief of theand#160;Journal of Evolution and Health
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"Dr. Wahls teaches you how to eat and live so that you can upgrade dramaticallyand#160;your brain and body."
and#8212;Sara Gottfried M.D.,and#160;New York Timesand#160;bestselling author ofand#160;The Hormone Cure
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"Terry Wahls' new book is one of the most important books on health ever written. That's not a hyperbolic statement, just plain fact. If doctors would take this incredible information to heart (and into their practices), the health crisis in this world would be over--the cancer industry crushed and the rise in autoimmune conditions would fall. True health reform is contained within these pages. I cannot recommend a book any more highly. Bravo Dr. Wahls!"
and#8212;Leanne Ely, C.N.C.,and#160;New York Timesand#160;bestsellling author ofand#160;Saving Dinnerand#160;
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"I've long recommended thatand#160;anyoneand#160;diagnosed with MS who is also interested in health and healing research the work of Dr. Wahls online, but the game has now changed.and#160;The Wahls Protocoland#160;will beand#160;theand#160;go-to resource for anyone suffering from MS or another autoimmune condition who is ready to fight back. Dr. Wahls outlines a clear-cut, stepped approach to dietary and lifestyle changes--supported by her extensive research and testing of the plans--that will putand#160;anyoneand#160;on a path to better health. Whether you have MS or not,and#160;The Wahls Protocoland#160;is a goldmine of easy-to-follow, real-food nutritional guidelines that will leave you feeling so amazing it'll make you wonder how you ever ate any other way."
and#8212;Diane Sanfilippo, BS, NC,and#160;New York Timesand#160;bestselling author ofand#160;Practical Paleo
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"The Wahls Protocoland#160;is one 'ah-ha' after another of how Terry Wahlsand#8217; realizations may help you in your health journey. Not only will you be captivated by what you read, you'll also learn how to be healthier. Highly recommended."
and#8212;Dr. Tom O'Bryan, creator of and#8220;A Grain of Truth: The Gluten e-Summitand#8221;
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"Terry Wahls does an amazing job at highlighting the importance of micronutrients (vitamins, minerals and essential fats) as an integral part in preventing and reversing disease. and#160;Her story is incredible and brings hope to millions needlessly suffering.and#160;The Wahls Protocoland#160;is a must read for anyone looking to reverse autoimmune conditions naturally."
and#8212;Mira Calton, CN and Jayson Calton, Ph.D., authors ofand#160;Rich Food, Poor Food
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"The best treatment for multiple sclerosis, autoimmunity, and chronic disease is teaching people how and why to eat and live for optimal health. By combining the latest science with the all-important factors of nutrition, exercise, and healthy lifestyle,and#160;The Wahls Protocoland#160;goes beyond conventional treatments and empowers you with real solutions."
and#8212;Ann Boroch, C.N.C., author ofand#160;Healing Multiple Sclerosis: Diet, Detox and Nutritional Makeover for Total Recovery
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"Dr. Wahls engages us with her personal story of triumph over multiple sclerosis while educating us on the importance of a nutrient-dense diet for our cellular health. You will find yourself drawn in and inspired to take control of your own health as Dr. Wahls shares her experiences, knowledge, and compassion. The three levels ofand#160;The Wahls Protocoland#160;provide a concrete planand#8212;including both feasible diet and lifestyle changesand#8212;to help you on your road to recovery."
and#8212;Sarah Ballantyne, Ph.D., author ofand#160;The Paleo Approach
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"The Wahls Protocoland#160;is essential reading for anyone suffering from a chronic disease and wanting to regain their health. All the therapies which restored Dr Wahls to well-being are described in detail and are succinctly summarized in the appendices. The huge amount of scientific information, clear explanations, and practical advice makes this book an invaluable resource and indispensable reference."
and#8212;Ashton Embry, Ph.D., president of Direct-MS
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"Only Terry Wahls, M.D. could have written a book as important asand#160;The Wahls Protocol. Her discovery of a path to recovery from disabling multiple sclerosis after failing to respond to the traditional medical approach is not only a story of great personal triumph, but a manifesto of hope for many others with various chronic illnesses for which drug therapy has not worked. This is a book that provides a program that can be applied by anyone who is searching for solutions to health challenges."
and#8212;Jeffrey Bland, Ph.D., president of the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute
Review
andldquo;Two Moms in the Raw is a vibrant, energizing, and inspiring cookbook and raw-food adventure guide that feels friendly and accessible for chefs of all ages and styles. The combination of stunning, colorful photography, mouthwatering (and nutritious!) recipes, and tips to make new prep techniques easy and fun has me excited to play in the kitchen. As a fellow mom, I can really get behind Shariandrsquo;s principles of a andldquo;half-baked dietandrdquo; andmdash; a happy and satisfied family is a healthy one! This is a fresh, contemporary cookbook that everyone will love, and the food is just totally delicious.andrdquo;
andmdash;Maria Rodale, chairman and CEO, Rodale Inc.
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andldquo;Two Moms in the Raw is a book about how the best food can nourish us and create our health anew. But instead of preaching or being about deprivation, this is a book that entices us into the kitchen. I would love some of Shari Leidichand#39;s Nutty Goji Millet Crispy Treats or Beet Shaksuka or Kelp Noodle Salad with Tamarind Dressing right now. Best yet, this is food she feeds her kids. Thereand#39;s hope for all of our kids in this book.andrdquo;and#160;
andmdash;Shauna James Ahern, James Beard Award-winning author of Gluten-Free Girl Every Day
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andldquo;Diet changes critical for creating more health and vitality in our lives are hard to adopt andand#160;even harder to sustain. Two Moms in the Raw will makeand#160;that task so much easier.and#160;You and your family will love the food and the better health that follows from using these easy, great tasting recipes!andrdquo;
andmdash;Terry Wahls, M.D., author of The Wahls Protocol
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andldquo;Two Moms in the Rawand#160;is beautifully photographed and designed. Shari is to be applauded as someone who not only took charge of her own health, but also has inspired others by bringing them delicious healthy food. The recipes are inviting, uncomplicated, nutrient rich, and accessible for everyone to enjoy!andrdquo;
andmdash;Ann Boroch, C.N.C., author ofand#160;Healing Multiple Sclerosisand#160;andand#160;The Candida Cure
In Two Moms in the Raw, Shari Koolik Leidich transforms some of natureand#39;s most powerful, nutrient-dense foods into tantalizing recipes that will easily find their way onto your table any day of the week. As a holistic nutritionist, I know the power the food has on our overall wellness, from the inside out. Bold, colorful, and full of flavor, Shariand#39;s recipes are simple enough for even the busiest of moms - and theyand#39;ll nourish your body as well as your senses.
andmdash;Diane Sanfilippo, New York Times bestselling author of Practical Paleo and The 21-Day Sugar Detox
Synopsis
Raw, cooked, and gluten-free meals from the founder of the national award-winning healthy snack company Two Moms in the Raw
Synopsis
Raw, cooked, and gluten-free meals from the founder of the national award-winning healthy-snack company Two Moms in the Raw Within just a few days, Shari Leidich, a mother of three,and#160;went from working out daily and hiking in the nearby Rocky Mountains to beingand#160;barely ableand#160;to hold a pen. The diagnosis: MS. Gradually, thanks to a diet rich in raw foods,and#160;she returned to her former energetic self. For the long term, though, she knew sheand#160;had to create meals that she would find satisfyingand#160;and that her husband and threeand#160;children would love as well. And they had to be quick and easy.
Many of the 130-plus dishes, like Brunchy Poached Eggs on Spinach with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, or Plum and Tatsoi Salad, are riots of color. Most can be on the table before the kids can even complain theyand#39;re hungry. Indulgent snacks like Creamy Olive and Artichoke Dipand#160;and Butternut-Lemongrass Soupand#160;satisfy cravings, and chicken and fishandmdash;Single-Skillet Chicken Puttanesca, Chard-Wrapped Mahi-Mahiandmdash;come bolsteredand#160;with plenty of raw produce and grains. Desserts ditch processed sugar in favor of natural sweeteners and power nutrients.
The story of a quest for healing, Two Moms in the Raw is a keep-it-real guide to eating well for anyone who wants to get back on track, enjoy greater vitality, reduce stress, and achieve their best health.
Synopsis
An integrative approach to healing chronic auto-immune conditions by a doctor, researcher, and sufferer of progressive multiple sclerosis whose TEDx talk is already a web sensation and#160;
Like many physicians, Dr. Terry Wahls focused on treating her patientsand#8217; ailments with drugs or surgical proceduresand#151;until she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2000. Within three years, her back and stomach muscles had weakened to the point where she needed a tilt-recline wheelchair. Conventional medical treatments were failing her, and she feared that she would be bedridden for the rest of her life.
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Dr. Wahls began studying the latest research on autoimmune disease and brain biology, and decided to get her vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids from the food she ate rather than pills and supplements. Dr. Wahland#8217;s adopted the nutrient-rich paleo diet, gradually refining and integrating it into a regimen of neuromuscular stimulation. First, she walked slowly, then steadily, and then she biked eighteen miles in a single day. In November 2011, Dr. Wahls shared her remarkable recovery in a TEDx talk that immediately went viral. Now, in The Wahls Protocol, she shares the details of the protocol that allowed her to reverse many of her symptoms, get back to her life, and embark on a new mission: to share the Wahls Protocol with others suffering from the ravages of multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune conditions.
About the Author
Terry L. Wahls, M.D.,and#160;is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in Iowa City. She has made it her mission to spread the word about The Wahls Protocol through the book, her lectures, her website, and Food as Medicine classes. She lives in Iowa City with her wife and daughter. Her son, Zach Wahls, is the author of theand#160;New York Timesand#160;bestsellerand#160;My Two Moms.