Trapped in Her Body: Life with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Carrie lives with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), a genetic connective tissue disorder that makes joints hypermobile and prone to dislocation. Growing up in Portland, her condition was particularly severe compared to other family members with the same diagnosis. “I had periods of time where I was in a wheelchair, had to use walking
From 400 Pounds to Visible Abs: A Type 1 Diabetic’s Transformation Michael lives with type 1 diabetes, diagnosed at age 14 about 27 years ago. For most of his life, he followed the standard American diet with less-than-ideal blood sugar control. By age 38, he had reached approximately 400 pounds and was experiencing severe health complications. “I was morbidly obese.
From Eye Floaters to Freedom: A Taiwanese Transformation Leo, a 25-year-old from Taiwan, had been living in constant fear. Every morning when he opened his eyes, he was greeted by the same unwelcome sight: numerous floating spots disrupting his vision. These eye floaters appeared suddenly at the end of 2021, and with them came crushing anxiety. “When you are having
A Mother’s Journey: From Terminal Diagnosis to Thriving Health Jessica’s daughter Riley was born with a rare terminal genetic disease called MMIHS (Megacystis Microcolon Intestinal Hypoperistalis Syndrome). This condition affects only about 200 people worldwide and causes severe intestinal motility issues, making it difficult for food to move through the digestive system. Most children with this condition don’t survive past
From Death Sentence to Athletic Champion: A Healing Journey Noelle faces what once seemed impossible – a complete recovery from three autoimmune diseases doctors called “incurable.” Living in Hong Kong, this French native was told to “put her affairs in order” after being diagnosed with vasculitis, Hashimoto’s, and Sjogren’s syndrome. Seven years later, she’s not only alive but thriving as
From Wheelchair to Freedom: A Journey of Healing Maranda’s health journey began long before she discovered the carnivore diet. At 14, she lost her gallbladder after a two-week hospital stay. By 18, her appendix was removed, and she was diagnosed with angina and hypoglycemia. A hysterectomy followed at 31. Throughout her life, her immunity remained consistently low. The turning point
From Chronic Health Struggles to Ultra-Marathon Success At 64, Jenny lives a vibrant life in rural New South Wales, Australia, competing in ultra-marathons and enjoying optimal health. But her journey wasn’t always smooth. For decades, she struggled with weight fluctuations, chronic fatigue, back issues, and various health complications that limited her active lifestyle. “I had several sets of clothes in
From Struggle to Strength: A Family’s Carnivore Journey Tracy and her husband embarked on their carnivore journey three years ago, and the results have been nothing short of transformative. “It has been absolutely game-changing in so many ways for me, for my family, for my husband,” Tracy explains. She believes strongly in the connection between physical health and mental clarity,
From Chest Pain to Freedom: Greg’s Carnivore Success Story Greg struggles with mysterious health issues that have plagued him for years. At his heaviest weight of 297 pounds, he experiences terrifying symptoms – waking up in the middle of the night with a pounding heart, chest pain, and arm pain that make him fear he’s having a heart attack. Despite
From Childhood Meat Lover to Carnivore Champion Lori’s relationship with food began in her childhood home, where her mother’s cooking skills shone brightest with perfectly prepared meats. “From as far back as I could remember, I loved meat even when I was a tot,” Lori recalls. She would often ask for seconds of her mother’s roasts and fried chicken. However,
