Episode 2528 – On this Friday’s show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Mimi Morgan and they discuss finding hope after debilitating illness, advocating for yourself, and more.
Finding Hope
- Mimi has quite a health story; she was pretty much left for dead as doctors anticipated her demise. (3:00)
- Doctors want to help their patients, but often their hands are tied by insurance.
- She recaps her history. (5:30)
- She grew up farm-to-table, but in her 20s she started following the “low fat” movement and also became a vegetarian.
- Her decline started after a series of small falls.
- Her executive function was failing as well.
- They discuss Dupuytren’s contracture. (20:00)
- It’s an affliction of the tendons, typically in the hands.
- Parkinson’s is another disease that Mimi has had to contend with. (35:00)
- Medications only mask symptoms, but they also compete with nutrients like protein.
- She was told diet doesn’t make a difference, and she kept getting sicker.
- She had an “aha moment” and decided to try something different. (42:00)
- A chiropractor she consulted with suggested a high-fat diet.
- Her symptoms radically improved and she has titrated off her medications.
- Do not stop taking medications without consulting with your medical team first. (49:00)
- They discuss how doctors weren’t interested in hearing how diet changes helped. (1:05:00)
- You have to advocate for yourself!
- You can find Mimi on X @mimikmorgan and Instagram at @mimimorgank.
More News
- Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives, on Peacock channel.
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- Make sure you watch, rate, and review it!
- Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook, is available for pre-order!
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- You can preorder it from Vinnie’s Book Club. https://amzn.to/3ucIXm
- Anna’s beef recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! (41:00)https://annavocino.substack.com/
- Eat Happy Kitchen has a promo going on! She has extended it into August.
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