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The Wahls Protocol: A radical new way to treat all chronic autoimmune conditions using Paleo principles by Terry Wahls, M.D. with Eve Adamson – released in paperback on December 30, 2014

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.

Like many physicians, Dr. Terry Wahls focused on treating her patients’ ailments with drugs or surgical procedures—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.

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, 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.

Read an Excerpt from The Wahls Protocol

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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

In The Wahls Protocol, 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.

David Perlmutter, MD, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Grain Brain

Groundbreaking! Once you understand why you need to eat for health, Dr. Wahls delivers a detailed road map, guiding you step by step. This will be life changing for many.

Robb Wolf, New York Times bestselling author of The Paleo Solution

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.

Mark Hyman, M.D. #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Blood Sugar Solution.

Whether or not you struggle with autoimmune diseases, I can’t recommend The Wahls Protocol 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.

JJ Virgin, New York Times bestselling author of The Virgin Diet

Terry Wahls is a hero to many for her discovery that a nourishing ancestral diet can heal multiple sclerosis. In The Wahls Protocol, Terry sets forth a straightforward plan for achieving good health through good food. Not just for MS patients, The Wahls Protocol is a fascinating tale that proves the wisdom of Hippocrates: ‘Let food be the medicine.’ Try it, it works!

Paul Jaminet, Ph.D., author of Perfect Health Diet and editor-in-chief of The Journal of Evolution and Health

Dr. Wahls teaches you how to eat and live so that you can upgrade dramatically your brain and body.

Sara Gottfried M.D., New York Times bestselling author of The Hormone Cure

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!

Leanne Ely, C.N.C., New York Times bestselling author of Saving Dinner

I’ve long recommended that anyone diagnosed with MS who is also interested in health and healing research the work of Dr. Wahls online, but the game has now changed. The Wahls Protocol will be the 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 put anyone on a path to better health. Whether you have MS or not, The Wahls Protocol 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.

Diane Sanfilippo, BS, NC, New York Times bestselling author of Practical Paleo

The Wahls Protocol is one ‘ah-ha’ after another of how Terry Wahls’ 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.

Dr. Tom O’Bryan, creator of “A Grain of Truth: The Gluten e-Summit

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. Her story is incredible and brings hope to millions needlessly suffering. The Wahls Protocol is a must read for anyone looking to reverse autoimmune conditions naturally.

Mira Calton, CN and Jayson Calton, Ph.D., authors of Rich Food, Poor Food

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, The Wahls Protocol goes beyond conventional treatments and empowers you with real solutions.

Ann Boroch, C.N.C., author of Healing Multiple Sclerosis: Diet, Detox & Nutritional Makeover for Total Recovery

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 of The Wahls Protocol provide a concrete plan—including both feasible diet and lifestyle changes—to help you on your road to recovery.

Sarah Ballantyne, Ph.D., author of The Paleo Approach

The Wahls Protocol 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.

Ashton Embry, M.D., Director, Direct-MS the Proactive Charity

Only Terry Wahls, M.D. could have written a book as important as “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.

Jeffrey Bland, Ph.D., FACN, FACB, President personalized lifestyle institute

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  • Jerald mironov

    I will read your book.

    I had a sudden cardiac arrest in 2009 on the street. I was in a coma for a week. I also am still in recovery, but off most of the medications through a paleo type diet.

    Thanks for writing your book.

    I will read it with interest.

    Jerry Mironov

  • ann white

    how much is the book?

    • Naomi Wahls

      Prices are controlled by Amazon and Barnes and Noble. You can purchase The Wahls Protocol directly from Amazon or Barnes and Noble.

      ~The Wahls Team

      • Rosezella Eveland

        My nine yr old son was diagnosed with MS in Aug 2013 he had optic neuritis in 2012 and transvers myelitis a month ago. We are about to choose a treatment for him. What are your thoughts of using diet change for children with MS. So far he had been treated with IVIG, PLEX, and prednisone IV and oral. He has multiple brain and now spinal lesions. Also to make more of a medical mystery he has high levels of mycoplasma antibodies and takes antibiotics for that. Any advice would be great.

  • ann white

    I have had M.S. since 1991, How much is the book?

    • Naomi Wahls

      Ann,

      Prices are controlled by Amazon and Barnes and Noble. You can purchase The Wahls Protocol directly from Amazon or Barnes and Noble.

      ~The Wahls Team

  • Terri Burns, BSN RN

    Excellent book. Easy to read and follow. Pulls together research publications and anecdotal illustrations of the power of nutrition in fighting chronic illness. A must read!

  • Suzan

    Thank you for your research and sharing your own story. I was diagnosed with ms in 2001 and through diet, exercise and healthy living, I am pharmaceutical free. Looking forward to reading the new book.

    • mayur

      my wife is diagnosed with ms in 2010 now she has got leg nerves pain and becoming more cranky i would like to know tat we are vegi. and dont eat non veg .. will this book still help mi to over come MS in veg diet ?

      • Chloe Rankin

        Hi Mayur,

        The Wahls Protocol is not a vegetarian diet. However, Dr. Wahls does recognize that not everyone chooses to eat meat. In this case, we encourage you to come as you can. See your functional doctor to understand what supplements you may need and at what levels. As a vegetarian, you will at least need to take B12 vitamins. Work with a dietitian to make sure you have adequate meat or protein. Others have found that returning to meat eating was an important part of their recovery.

        -The Wahls Team

  • Betty Broadway

    Great info I am going to get book.

  • Susan Reeves

    I live in Canada and was diagnosed with PPMS in 2008. I am not bedridden yet, but if something doesn’t change quickly, I probably will be. I mentioned, just this past week, to my neurologist that I had recently started the Paleo way of eating and was going to follow the Wahls Protocol. She had never heard of it….which was not a big surprise to me! I look forward to walking into her office rather than riding my scooter the next time I see her!

  • Shannon Pulliam

    ‘Just learned about this diet and it makes sense! Diet, not drugs is the answer and I am very optimistic! I, like Susan Reeves am looking forward to walking into my neurologist’s office!

  • Kurtis

    This design is wicked! You certainly know how to keep a reader entertained.
    Between your wit and your videos, I was almost moved to start my own blog (well,
    almost…HaHa!) Wonderful job. I really enjoyed what
    you had to say, and more than that, how you presented it.
    Too cool!

    • Patricia Rhodes

      I’d love a signed copy! I’m very interested in following her protocol to see if it will help with my autoimmune conditions and I believe my husband possibly has M.S. so I really want to use it on him as well.

  • Roelé

    Hi, my mother has the SM. For me (band forma my mother) is difficult read the book in english…Have you translate it in itaitalian lenguage?
    There are a hospital that use Wahls protocol?

    Thanks
    Best regard

    • Chloe Rankin

      Hi Roele,

      Unfortunately, we do not have an Italian translation of the book.

      In health,

      The Wahls Team

  • Paula

    Hullo, I am battling with Sjogren’s Syndrome. I have had really severe chronic stress for the last 7 years and then 2 years ago, immediately after a Sinus infection, the Sjogren’s Syndrome started.
    Would the Wahls Protocol assist me, and can the Sjogren’s be gotten rid of entirely?
    Thank you, Paula

    • Chloe Rankin

      Hi Paula,

      Thank you for your interest in Dr. Wahls’ work. Dr. Wahls’ is often asked if the Wahls Diet™ plans will cure various diseases. Let me be clear – The Wahls Foundation posts are educational only. The FDA has not evaluated Dr. Wahls’ statements – nor are they intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent any disease. Dr. Wahls is however trying to teach people how to eat for their mitochondria and cells – which can allow them to experience greater vitality.
      Only your personal physician can treat you. The Wahls Foundation can educate you about the needs of your cells and mitochondria so that they can do the chemistry of life properly. For more information about The Wahls Protocol, I encourage you to purchase the book here.

      In health,

      The Wahls Team

  • M.K Brown

    Please oh please let this book be done in audio also, after many, many years of fighting inflammatory diseases and now half blind with Macular degeneration, (reading is very frustrating) I want to ‘read’ your book by ear and have it by my bedside for the rest of my days….Drs and dietitions have never helped so I began my own search back in the 70’s when my husband was dying of cancer…I have learned some things that have slightly inproved my quality of life.I am making a plea….makit a CD book also…..I am sure that many others would feel the same….Thank you for your giving sense and hope to so many….

    • Chloe Rankin

      Hi M.K,

      Great news! The book is available in audio format now! You can purchase an audio version through Amazon.

      In health,

      The Wahls Team

  • WILLIAM GASPER

    Thank You Dr. Wahls
    I have MS and I am now getting my life back I started with the Wahls Paleo Plus . I didn’t want to waste time trying to find the one that would work for me. It is really not that hard when you start to realize the results.

  • Hélène

    I have the book. I have bought 3 more copies and given them away. Probably the most important book I have read in the last 20 yrs. And I have read ALOT of bks!!! I own thousands. This book is better than anything I’ve read about nutrition in 20yrs, period.
    I have a question about:
    eggplant
    celery
    fennel
    (jicama, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts–don’t recall seeing these anywhere either)
    None are listed anywhere in the book; are they all not worth eating? Celery is green all the way thru but it is a pale green. Eggplant has a brilliant purple skin so I’m wondering about that as well. I know radish with a white flesh, yet red skin, is listed in sulfurous foods. Fennel is supposed to be very cleansing, but what does Dr Wahls think? It is also mostly white with only a bit of green. I would continue eating these veggies as I enjoy them, but wondering about phytonutrient aspect.
    Kudos to Terry Wahls for her important contribution to the field of nutritional science!!

  • Lilian Fricker

    Hello.
    What can you do if you’ve got a nut allergie? Or are there nuts who are safe?

    Thanks and best regards.

    • Yesenia Bujanda

      Hi Lilian Fricker,

      Thank you for your interest in Dr. Wahls’ work. Your functional doctor will be able to discuss your options with adjusting around food allergies and toxic load issues. They should also be able to give more personalized nutritional advice with your results.

      In health,
      Yeseñia
      The Wahls Customer Service Team

  • Laurie

    I have had MS for 30+ years, I also have hypothyroidism. I have been following the Wahls Protocol for 3 months and have experienced many very positive results!! Thank you Dr Wahls. I just have a question regarding kale and the other cruciferous vegetables – there is info online regarding excess amounts of these vegetables having negative impact on hypothyroidism…..what has your research shown in this regard?? Thank you so much….

    • Jess

      I would also like to find out about how to implement this diet when also trying to treat hypothyroidism. I have read to avoid cruciferous vegetables because they contain high levels of goitrogens (if I have remembered that word correctly) that negatively impact the thyroid gland. Any further info on how to balance these two needs would be much appreciated. Thank you.

  • Eve

    Its sounds really heavy…but your book is my bible and and I use it as a reminder every day we can change. I stopped with my medicine Betaferon after 7 years for my MS (with dokters approval) and I feel great. You are kind of my “god” and I will follow and cherish the Wahls protocol all my life.

    Eve

  • Sherrie

    Would love to follow the exact regimen that the patients in your study follow. How could I get that information? We have both of your books. Thank you for your research.

  • Wendy Lamm

    Hi. I have a 10 year old DD, son w/ intractable epilepsy. He also has eosinophilic esophagitis, therefore allergic to nearly everything. Very interested in the protocol, but he can’t tolerate fish. Any suggestions?

  • jennyfer

    Is the book available in french? Thank you.

  • JESSICA MARSON

    PRECISO TRADUZIR ESSE LIVRO PARA O PORTUGUES. ALGUEM PODE ME AJUDAR??

    • JESSICA MARSON

      THIS BOOK IS AVAILABLE IN PORTUGUESE?

  • Maureen

    I would love to be able to go to the upcoming seminar in Iowa, but it’s too far away. I hope some day she can do one in the midwest that would be easier to get to.

  • Ann Lafontaine

    Just checking when the study is going to start. I have ms and I am a dietitian.

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