Just Ten More Steps with Mimi Morgan - Episode 2417

Episode 2417 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich speaks with Mimi Morgan about her amazing recovery from RA and Parkinson's, pushing just ten more steps, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/12/just-ten-more-steps-mimi-morgan-episode-2417 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Just Ten More Steps Mimi gives the back story of her health. (3:00) Things started to go wrong with her health around age 62, including RA (rheumatoid arthritis) and Parkinson's. Doctors told her that there was nothing she could do and that she could only take the drugs to mask the symptoms. They also told her diet didn't matter much other than to limit her fat and protein, based on her medication. Her symptoms got worse, and many other complications happened. Hospitals are businesses, and they will only do so much. (17:00) Mimi had a family that advocated for her and insisted on treatment. Mimi continues with more details of her health journey. (19:00) Still struggling with all her illnesses and disabilities, she had to consider going to a home. But she started moving her body: she kept telling herself, "Just ten more steps." (20:00) She finally met a doctor who recommended a high-fat, low-carb diet; as a result, she started to feel better. (26:00) She noticed that eating over 70-80% fat reduced her neuro-related symptoms. Vinnie suggest listening to Dr. Mary Newport, whose husband's Alzheimer's improved on coconut oil. She was on thirteen medications that she slowly started eliminating. (33:00) Do not do this without consulting with your doctor first. She has reversed all symptoms of Parkinson's, and her diagnosis has been removed. (36:00) Vinnie shares a story of a friend who has lupus, who has reversed her symptoms and participates in Ironman marathons. Way Beyond Ten Steps He asked about her activity levels and how she got into exercise. (44:00) She works around any injuries she's had over the years, but she is super strong now! They discuss dogsledding, the Iditarod, and kayaking. (50:00) You CAN be in shape in your older years—it's possible, so get out in nature and be active. (57:00) You can find Mimi on X @mimikmorgan. Vinnie shares an update to his website that you'll want to check out: a VIP section! Go to https://vinnietortorich.com/VIP for more information. [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!