The Wahls Protocol is definitely a hot topic among MyMSTeam members! It was created by Dr. Terry Wahls, who has MS herself and designed it to support brain health and manage MS symptoms.
The protocol has three main pillars:
- Diet β cutting out sugar, gluten, and dairy while loading up on vegetables, colorful fruits, and Show Full Answer
The Wahls Protocol is definitely a hot topic among MyMSTeam members! It was created by Dr. Terry Wahls, who has MS herself and designed it to support brain health and manage MS symptoms.
The protocol has three main pillars:
- Diet β cutting out sugar, gluten, and dairy while loading up on vegetables, colorful fruits, and quality proteins like grass-fed meat and wild-caught fish
- Physical therapy β regular exercise, sometimes with electrical stimulation
- Meditation β twice daily to support mental and emotional wellbeing Early clinical trials showed around 80% of participants experienced a meaningful reduction in fatigue and improved quality of life. About half also saw improvements in walking. That's pretty encouraging!
One MyMSTeam member shared that within three months of starting the diet, their pain, brain fog, and fatigue were all gone β which is a remarkable experience. A few important things to keep in mind:
- It's not a replacement for medication β Dr. Wahls herself emphasizes it should complement, not replace, your current treatment plan
- It takes commitment β she recommends going 100% for 100 days to truly gauge results
- Talk to your doctor first β especially your neurologist or primary care physician before making major dietary changes
Research is still ongoing, so while results are promising, it's worth having an open conversation with your care team before diving in.
August 22