The Paddison Podcast

Katy is back for her 2 year update! She has done phenomenally well in the past two years, building even further on the progress she made in her first year on the Paddison Program. [See her first episode here]. We discuss how:   Katie was diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis when she was just 10 months old She was put on antibiotics after a series of ear infections and a month after she had her first RA symptoms She was put on baby aspirin, prednisone and pancreole with high dosage until she was five She was then put on methotrexate and starting at 10 she switched to Enbrel When she started her first job her doctor put her on Vicodin to manage the pain, but dosage went up and side effects started to appear Katy went into a depressive state but soon after she found Clint's TEDx Talk and the Paddison Program Along with the diet change, Bikram Yoga helped immensely She has tapered off Vicodin and her pain levels have dropped Katy represented Oregan in a yoga competition and overcame many self co

- Marcel is 11 years old and has been diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis - Symptoms started about a year prior to his diagnosis with some pain in his jaw and his foot - Then the pain spread to his finger joints and came to a point he couldn't hold a pen and write - He began the Paddison Program and after the initial cleanse, the very next day fingers felt a lot better - His mother Anna assisted him constantly and carefully prepared every step of the Program adjusting it for her child - This version of the Program tuned for children got results in a very short time with Marcel - After starting the Program inflammation hasn't come back at all - Now Marcel is pain-free and is doing a lot of sports, even more than before

- We have another chat with Carl, functional movement coach from South Africa - Through Skype calls he has helped many members of the Paddison Program Support - By looking at the actual movement in the video he provides suggestions on the correct exercises for each person - Moving the joints in the right way is crucial to their functionality and recovery - The amount and order of the exercises in a workout is another key factor - With rheumatoid arthritis, the focus has to be on the whole system rather than on the knee alone - Carl shares many other valuable insights throughout the episode

- Rheagan is a musician and has been dealing with inflammatory arthritis for about 10 years, without it having much impact on her life - One year ago, her left hand started swelling so much that she couldn't play her instrument - After having tried many different approaches she came across the Paddison Program and started it - After a couple of weeks she was able to play again, and it got better everyday - Her fingers are now completely pain-free and she can play how many hours she wants - She also had pain in her knees and feet, and now she can run without a problem - During her recovery, playing piano was a great exercise for her fingers and it helped a lot in the process - The diet change part of the Program gave immediate results

- Dr. Jason Hawrelak is the head of research at probioticadvisor.com - He has focused his research on microbiome, probiotics, and everything to do with gut health - He became passionate about it because research was just at the tip of an iceberg when he started - In the last 20 years there's been an exceptional rise in the field - Now the link between gut health and autoimmune diseases has become accepted even in mainstream publications - Gut integrity and a healhty microbiome are pivotal to good health - The technology currently available can provide much more information than before - In this episode you’ll learn all about probiotics and their use in autoimmune conditions!

- Irina was 24 when she got diagnosed with RA - She started having severe pain in the hands and joints - She was immediately prescribed prednisone, then methotrexate and Plaquenil were added - The drug mix didn't sort much effect, and it was suggested she started biological treatment - At that point, she started searching for alternatives and found Clint's TedX talk - She started the Paddison Program and put herself on a plant-based diet - It's been two years now, and she's now 100% drug-free - It's been eight months since her last methotrexate dose

- At the age of 16, after his father died, Gabriel started to have gut dysbiosis - He started to experience severe fatigue and stress response symptoms, nausea and so on - He started having scalp psoriasis, and over time he got diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis - His knees became the size of a softball and he started with prednisone - After a meeting with his rheumatologist he started AIP with good results - Doing a good amount of research on the internet he found the Paddison Program - After six months, he's now playing basketball again and feeling more athletic than ever - He's also a man of faith, and this is playing a key role in his approach

- Janet was diagnosed with RA after the birth of her first child - Because she wanted to have another child, she was put on prednisone - It worked well for alleviating the pain, but after the birth of her second child she eventually started with Methotrexate - As brain fog and tiredness increased, Janet tried a protein drink for more energy, but rashes came out and joints started flaring up - It turned out it was psoriasis, and she went on cutting proteins from her diet - She searched through the internet and found the Paddison Program and decided to start with it - After some problems with stopping drugs too abruptly, she's been able to gradually reduce drugs - She's now drug-free since more than a year

- Jo's son was diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis when he was 13 - His knees were so heavily swollen he couldn't straighten his legs - After the diagnosis, Jo found that really heavy drug doses were the only official treatment - She then researched the internet and got to know the diet approach to arthritis - Jo and his son began trying many different plant-based diets but after months the symptoms got worse - She then found the Paddison Program and all the information made perfect sense - They began the Program and after 10 days the improvement was definitely noticeable. - After 5 months his CRP levels dropped phenomenally, and now he is engaging in physical activities like other boys his age

- Steffany is a yoga therapist and researcher specializing in rheumatic diseases - She demonstrates in this episode lots of do-it-yourself exercises to relieve finger, hand and wrist pain - She has written a book called "Yoga Therapy For Arthritis" and has conducted pioneering research in the benefits of yoga for arthritis - Her research confirms Yoga can help with arthritis in a variety of ways - Yoga is currently built into many of the recommendations for safety management of arthritis - It primarily deals with the union of mind and body and is strictly connected with meditation - Managing stress response and relaxation response is key in arthritis treatment - Some simple breathing exercises can help reduce stress

- Kim was diagnosed with RA in 2014 and put on methotrexate, Plaquenil and prednisolone - The drugs initially helped with reducing joint pain but in terms of side effects it was a nightmare - She then came to know that a colleague was effectively opposing Hashimoto with diet - She went on a sort of plant-based diet that helped reduce pain but only got to a point in drugs reduction - Then in November 2015 she found the Paddison Program and started it - The food reintroduction process took patience, but it's been worth it - Kim is now completely drug-free - Kim shares many insights and subtleties of how she got such wonderful results

- In 2012 Shamiz started having digestive disorders while working in Japan - He went to the hospital and was put on drugs and antibiotics for several weeks - As the situation kept getting worse, dosages reached very high levels - When it was suggested a colon surgery, Shamiz and his mother started researching about alternatives and found a book about healing colitis with a  raw food diet - In about six months he was able to recover and drop all medications and has been free ever since - With a mix of diet and exercise he has recovered the weight he lost due to colitis - Now he has started High Carb Health with his brother to help people with his condition and it has really taken off

- Jackie was first diagnosed with RA in 2016 and the pain was devastating - After a difficult diagnosing process she started methotrexate and Enbrel, and after 8 months things weren't changed much - In the next 6 months she went through some cumbersome insurance mechanisms and eventually was eligible for Rituxan - She started Rituxan infusions while dropping Enbrel and keeping methotrexate, and after a couple of months she was feeling better - In the meantime she found the Paddison Program while searching through the internet, and decided to start with it as well - Then her insurance company refused to support other infusions of Rituxan and she decided to proceed with the Program anyway - Jackie is now only on a minimal dose of Methotrexate and has added Bikram yoga to progress her health even further!

- Following the Paddison Program, Alexander has been able to completely get off prednisolone and Plaquenil, and greatly reduce methotrexate - Alexander was 23 when he got the first symptoms of RA - During a trip to Europe he was always tired and had pain in his hands and feet - After the trip he started doing research on his own and identified the symptoms of RA - Following tests confirmed it, and the doctor suggested starting with methotrexate - After some weeks on methotrexate and prednisolone, a deep depressive state began as a side effect - After further research he found the Paddison Program, and decided to incorporate it with medication management - Hearing the testimonials from so many people about the Program moved him to proceed that way

- Skylor started having symptoms of Ankylosing Spondylitis four years ago - They were quite light initially, but progressively the pain became so high that he had to drop out of college - He needed painkillers to sleep, two or three times a night - He tried lots of possible remedies and was even considering spine surgery - Then one day he tried fasting and had a 40 percent pain reduction overnight - A couple of months later he found the episode of the Paddison Podcast with Cherie - Listening to it he convinced himself to start the Paddison Program - He's now on the Program and having excellent results

- Ted has been diagnosed with RA in 2004 after an episode of acute knee pain - She immediately started methotrexate and prednisone at a very high dosage - The pain started also in the ankle, and several exams didn't shed light on the situation - Then she started Enbrel and it was a big relief compared to the previous levels of pain - But with the prolonged use came some infections as a side effect, and Ted started taking antibiotics - After stopping Enbrel for some time, it did stop working and she switched to other biologics, which gave other nasty side effects - She then found the Paddison Program and after 24 hours the pain was gone and she was able to walk freely - She has made radical changes in her diet and the results are great

- Ocean Robbins is the author of the newly released book "31 Day Food Revolution" - His Food Revolution Network advocates healthy eating to millions of people - His message is that food is the foundation of health but can also be the foundation of disease - Also crucial is the link between the food production system and climate change - The book combines knowledge with action by proposing 31 steps to health - It moves from an extensive research on more than 400 peer-reviewed scientific journals - Ocean stresses the importance of probiotics and prebiotics for gut health - "Trusting your gut" is definitely more than just a concept!

- Judith had a very bad back pain during her pregnancy 9 years ago but managed it with exercise and physical therapy - After many years she took antibiotics for an ear infection and the pain came back along with an eye infection - Her eye doctor related it to ankylosing spondylitis and prescribed Prednisone drops directly in the eye - Her family doctor linked all the symptoms together and sent her to the rheumatologist, who gave her Humira right away - She found one of Paddison Program's podcasts and watched it - She started the Paddison Program right away and within a few weeks there was a significant pain reduction - After 7 months, she can quantify her pain reduction to more than 90 percent - Her family supported her and that helped a lot in being fully compliant