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I had the most incredible conversation with Dr. Ben Edwards on this week’s Connect My Brain podcast, and I’m still buzzing from everything we discussed! As a chiropractor, I’ve always believed in the body’s innate wisdom to heal itself, but hearing Dr. Ben Edwards’ transformation from conventional MD to holistic practitioner was absolutely fascinating.
From Prescription Pad to True Healing
Dr. Ben Edwards shared his eye-opening journey – how he went from seeing 50 patients a day in seven-minute visits, treating symptoms with pharmaceuticals, to discovering that the body can actually heal itself when given the right inputs. His story started with a simple question from an elderly patient: “Why are you just treating my symptoms instead of fixing the root cause?”
That question changed everything.
The Celiac Disease Breakthrough
The real turning point came when his nurse practitioner seemingly “cured” his celiac disease through natural protocols focusing on gut health and nutrition. Watching his colleague eat gluten after years of strict avoidance was the proof Dr. Edwards needed that conventional medicine was missing something huge.
The Vaccine Conversation We Need to Have
We also tackled the sensitive topic of childhood vaccines and immune system development. Dr. Edwards shared his experience treating over 200 children during a measles outbreak and why we need honest, open conversations about prevention, treatment, and vaccine hesitancy.
Topics covered in this episode:
- Why 80% of medical schools provide zero nutrition education
- How the top 9 killers in America are directly related to food choices
- The shocking truth about statin effectiveness (only 0.8% reduction in heart attack risk!)
- Natural approaches to reversing type 2 diabetes
- The importance of building immune system resilience
Your Next Steps
If you’re tired of just managing symptoms and ready to address root causes, I encourage you to listen to this full episode. Dr. Edwards’ approach at Veritas Wellness focuses on the foundational principles: proper nutrition, hydration, movement, and stress management.
Remember, your body has an amazing capacity to heal when given what it needs and protected from what harms it.
Resources mentioned:
- Visit Dr. Ben Edwards website, Veritas Wellness
- Connect with Dr. Ben Edwards on Instagram and Facebook
- Listen to: You’re The Cure Podcast with Dr. Ben Edwards
- Recommended reading: Dissolving Illusions, Turtles All The Way Down, and Why Stomach Acid Is Good For You
- Schedule a virtual or in-person consultation
- Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play (it’s free!)
- Learn more about Courses & Resources at Connect My Brain!
- Download Dr. Laura’s guide to Developmental Milestones
- Connect with Dr. Laura on Instagram and Facebook
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More about Connect My Brain:
Why is this happening to my kid and what can I do about it? If you are the parent of a developmentally delayed child then you’ve probably asked this question more than once. That’s where I come in! I’m Dr. Laura Hanson and I specialize in identifying the “why” and telling you the “what.” Join me every Thursday for a deeper look at how our brains are wired and how to get the most out of your mind. Are you looking to break negative patterns, overcome mood disorders, or optimize your potential? Maybe your child struggles with ADHD, OCD or other learning difficulties. Tune in to Connect My Brain, where I explain concepts like biofeedback and neurofeedback, brainwave frequencies, and much more. Let me help you change your life by changing your mind! Contact me HERE.
