Episode 2417 – On this Friday’s show Vinnie Tortorich speaks with Mimi Morgan about her amazing recovery from RA and Parkinson’s, pushing just ten more steps, and more.
Just Ten More Steps
- Mimi gives the back story of her health. (3:00)
- Things started to go wrong with her health around age 62, including RA (rheumatoid arthritis) and Parkinson’s.
- Doctors told her that there was nothing she could do and that she could only take the drugs to mask the symptoms.
- They also told her diet didn’t matter much other than to limit her fat and protein, based on her medication.
- Her symptoms got worse, and many other complications happened.
- Hospitals are businesses, and they will only do so much. (17:00)
- Mimi had a family that advocated for her and insisted on treatment.
- Mimi continues with more details of her health journey. (19:00)
- Still struggling with all her illnesses and disabilities, she had to consider going to a home.
- But she started moving her body: she kept telling herself, “Just ten more steps.” (20:00)
- She finally met a doctor who recommended a high-fat, low-carb diet; as a result, she started to feel better. (26:00)
- She noticed that eating over 70-80% fat reduced her neuro-related symptoms.
- Vinnie suggest listening to Dr. Mary Newport, whose husband’s Alzheimer’s improved on coconut oil.
- She was on thirteen medications that she slowly started eliminating. (33:00)
- Do not do this without consulting with your doctor first.
- She has reversed all symptoms of Parkinson’s, and her diagnosis has been removed. (36:00)
- Vinnie shares a story of a friend who has lupus, who has reversed her symptoms and participates in Ironman marathons.
Way Beyond Ten Steps
- He asked about her activity levels and how she got into exercise. (44:00)
- She works around any injuries she’s had over the years, but she is super strong now!
- They discuss dogsledding, the Iditarod, and kayaking. (50:00)
- You CAN be in shape in your older years—it’s possible, so get out in nature and be active. (57:00)
- You can find Mimi on X @mimikmorgan.
- Vinnie shares an update to his website that you’ll want to check out: a VIP section! Go to https://vinnietortorich.com/VIP for more information.
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