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From Lupus to Leadership: A Journey of Healing, Functional Medicine, and Hope with Dr. Ward

Isabelle Amigues, MD

In this powerful and inspiring episode of UnabridgedMD, host Dr. Isabelle Amigues welcomes Dr. Ward, a chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner, to share his remarkable story of resilience, healing, and clinical transformation. Diagnosed with systemic lupus as a teenager and told he might not live past 30, Dr. Ward defied the odds and turned his diagnosis into a mission to empower others through integrative, lifestyle-based medicine.

Together, they explore the intersections of autoimmunity, cognitive decline, and the role of functional medicine in restoring health and hope. Dr. Ward discusses his work using the Bredesen Protocol for Alzheimer’s prevention, the impact of lifestyle on chronic disease, and how empowerment and mindset are key to healing.

Whether you’re a healthcare professional, patient, or simply curious about holistic approaches to wellness, this episode offers a hopeful and science-based roadmap for taking control of your health.

💡 Key Topics Covered:
Dr. Ward’s personal battle and recovery from lupus

How stress, diet, and mindset affect autoimmune conditions

The power of integrating conventional and functional medicine

What physicians can learn from patients’ healing journeys

A deep dive into the Bredesen Protocol and cognitive health

Common threads between autoimmune disease and cognitive decline

Lifestyle strategies to prevent chronic inflammation

Dr. Ward’s top recommendations: movement, gut health, and stress management

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