The next step with Chris Kresser

I had improved my diet, diminished my work schedule, rested more, and had just been on the Autoimmune Protocol diet for 7 months. I had accomplished a lot on my own and saw big improvements in my health, but where do I go from here?

I knew from my readings I needed to be tested for deficiencies in my diet and for pathogens that may be robbing me of nutrients. I started seeing a naturalpath, but I felt it was more of a guessing game than science. Then one morning I was reading my emails and I received a newsletter from Chris Kresser ‘s office and he was taking new patients. I did not hesitate and I signed up right away. At that time I had been listening to Chris Kresser’s podcasts and reading his articles on his website (Reverse Chronic Illness) for about 2 years. I knew this was a great opportunity for me and I did not want to pass it up.

My first appointment was in person, I live in another city so our future appointments were by phone. He listened to my whole health story, what my symptoms were and are, and what I had done thus so far. Based on what I told him, he ordered quite a few tests. It took several weeks to get all the test kits in the mail and several more weeks to take the tests as each test had different dietary restrictions, so you pretty much had to take each test one at at time. I did go to a local lab, paid out of pocket for my blood and urine tests. Once all my tests were in, we had a phone appointment where he went over all the tests results and explained what they meant and what he recommennded my plan of action should be. I was in good hands and excited to go forward.

Over the course of 3 years, I have followed several protocols that he has proposed. After completion I would be retested and we would plan the next protocol. I did not notice a change from month to month, but looking back at it now there has been a phenomenal change from 3 years ago. Two things, first, my digestive system finally became regular…that was the main reason for seeking Chris Kresser out in the first place…I was having bouts of diarrhea mixed in with bouts of constipation and I couldn’t figure out why. Second, my dry eyes from having Sjogren’s Syndrome improved abut 90%. I will never forget the realization that I forgot to put gel in my eyes the night before…I just simply fell asleep and I did not wake up with burning eyes….I was so excited, it felt like a miracle to me. I owe this all to Chris Kresser…I had healed my gut to a certain point, and then he took it to a new level.

If you ever have the privilege of conversing with Chris Kresser on your health you will be impressed with his knowledge of the immune system, pathogens and diet but even more, is his ability to personalize a course of action. There is no one solution fits all with him. Everyone’s body is going to react and has a slightly different story. He will give you the best solution to your problems as he is the best!

About:

Chris Kresser, M.S., L.Ac., is a renowned expert, leading clinician, and top educator in the fields of Functional Medicine and ancestral health, and the New York Times-bestselling author of The Paleo Cure. Listed among the 100 most influential people in health and fitness by Greatist.com, he was awarded “Best Inspirational Voice” and “Best Health & Wellness Website” by Paleo magazine in 2019. His latest book is Unconventional Medicine.

Co-director of the California Center for Functional Medicine, Chris founded The Kresser Institute in 2015 to provide the next generation of functional health practitioners and coaches with the skills and tools they need to turn the tide of chronic disease—and change the future of medicine. Through the Kresser Institute, Chris created and launched the ADAPT Practitioner and Health Coach Training Programs, and he and his team have trained over 2,000 health professionals around the world in his unique approach.

During a decade-long struggle with chronic illness, Chris learned first hand where health care mattered most—and where it came up short. After seeking the help of more than 30 healthcare practitioners and, ultimately, having to learn and implement behavioral change on his own with limited support, Chris emerged with his health—and a vision and drive for changing and improving the practice and education of Functional Medicine. You can read Chris’s full personal story here.

As his legions of fans and avid readers can attest, Chris remains tireless in his efforts to share evidence-based insights from trusted sources and world-renowned health practitioners and coaches—through his blogs, guides, webcasts, interviews, and his podcast, Revolution Health Radio. He has appeared regularly in the media, including The Dr. Oz show and Fox & Friends, as well as top-rated health podcasts, such as The Broken Brain, The Doctor’s Farmacy and The Ultimate Health Podcast.