Reversing Chronic Disease: Root Cause Medicine with Dr. Ben Edwards

In this episode of the Soil Sisters Podcast, meet Dr. Ben Edwards, founder and CEO of Veritas Medical and Veritas Wellness in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Edwards shares his path from conventional family medicine to a holistic, root-cause resolution approach to health and wellness. He discusses his transformation following a divine intervention that guided him to realize the flaws in conventional chronic disease management. The conversation explores real patient experiences and the importance of nutrition, hydration, movement, and peace—The four pillars taught at Veritas Wellness. Dr. Ben also explains in practical terms the role of the gut microbiome and mitochondrial health in foundational wellbeing. You'll gain insights into the power of mindset, the significant impact of epigenetics, and the interconnectedness of soil health and human health. Tune in to learn how you're the cure you've been looking for.MEET OUR GUEST: Dr. Ben Edwards has over 20+ years in the medical field. He is the founder and CEO of Veritas Medical and Veritas Wellness in Lubbock, TX. And he also hosts the "You're The Cure" Podcast (Top 75 Functional Health Podcast), where he educates people on getting to the root cause of disease, and teaching them how to NOT NEED a Doctor!Raised in Belton, TX, Dr. Edwards holds degrees from Baylor University and the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He completed his residency at Waco's McLennan County Medical Education and Research Foundation before moving to West Texas in 2005 with his wife Jamie where Dr. Edwards was the only doctor in the county at the Garza County Health Clinic. After 7 years of practicing conventional medicine, a divine appointment opened his eyes to root cause resolution medicine.TIME STAMPS:00:00 Welcome to the Soil Sisters Podcast00:43 Introducing Dr. Ben Edwards00:52 Dr. Ben's Medical Journey04:17 A Divine Appointment  08:39 Challenging Conventional Medicine09:18 A Nurse Practitioner's Transformation14:39 The Power of Alternative Medicine27:10 Personal Testimonies and Success Stories31:01 Integrative Approaches to Cancer Treatment33:23 Transitioning to Root Cause Resolution37:14 A New Beginning: Starting Veritas Medical38:59 Overcoming Challenges: Building the Practice40:41 The Insurance Dilemma: Breaking Free from The System41:34 The Power of Mitochondria and Microbiome42:47 Launching Veritas Wellness: Health Coaching Revolution44:25 The Four Pillars of Wellness59:54 Epigenetics: Taking Control of Your Health01:09:43 Healthy Soil, Healthy Gut01:12:48 Conclusion: Empowering Health and Wellness 💚 MEET & SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS 💚✨ Tejas Tonic - The official beverage of the TX Soil Sisters ✨Serving up creative spirits for creative spirits. The hemp for this blissful bevvy is organically farmed in the Texas Hill Country. Enjoy 15% off Tejas Tonic w/ code: SISTERS. | Socialize with @drinktejastonic on IG.⚡️ B&P Electric - The Soil Sisters Podcast is powered by B&P Electric ⚡️Whether you’re building, remodeling, installing low-voltage landscape lighting, or in need of an inspection. B&P is your central Texas electrical contractor. | Socialize with @b_pelectric on IG🔥 FireHawk Bioherbicide - FireHawk is a fast acting, non-selective contact herbicide that controls many common broadleaf and grassy weeds.From gardens and homesteads to vineyards and regenerative farms, FireHawk can be used for careful spot treatments around crops, landscapes, and non crop areas. And now FireHawk is available in super concentrate giving growers flexible high performance weed control that mixes easily with water. Learn more at firehawkbioherbicide.com and use code: soilsisters15 to save 15% on your purchase.---------------------------------Engage with TX Soil Sisters on IG: @soilsisterspodcast and on X: @TXSoilSistersSubmit Guest or Show Ideas and Sponsorship Inquiries: txsoilsisters.co Ways to Support The Soil Sisters PodcastIf you enjoyed this conversation, please subscribe, leave a review, and share the episode with a friend interested in regenerative agriculture, ranching, local food systems, or starting their own farm journey.Your support helps us continue bringing real stories and practical lessons from the people regenerating land and communities across the country. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.