Remarkable Cancer Recovery on the Carnivore Diet | Dr. Shawn Baker & Diane

2023-11-28

Diane, at the age of 78 and a half, hails from Jersey City, New Jersey, where she grew up as an only child. She lived most of her adult life in Jersey before moving to Northeast Pennsylvania. In this serene setting, she leads a fulfilling life on a semi-homestead, cultivating her garden and caring for her chickens. Her companions include her Great Dane, Lola, and a variety of other pets. In her personal life, Diane celebrates a remarkable 50-year marriage with her husband Richard, and together they raised...

In her personal life, Diane celebrates a remarkable 50-year marriage with her husband Richard, and together they raised five children. She is a cherished grandmother to seven grandchildren and a great-grandmother to two. Professionally, Diane devoted her career to nursing, serving in diverse roles including wound care, renal/dialysis, and geriatric care. Prior to her retirement, she worked as a nurse practitioner, providing psychiatric care to male inmates at the Pennsylvania State Department of Corrections.

Diane's life has been marked by a struggle with what is now known as Binge Eating Disorder, a condition she describes as "food addiction." This disorder led to significant weight fluctuations, with her weight varying by 50 to 100 pounds over several years. She found partial success in weight management through her involvement in 12-step programs addressing food addiction, though she continued to experience bouts of uncontrolled food binges.

Despite these challenges, Diane's health was largely uneventful until her later years. In 2017, she was diagnosed and treated for colon cancer, undergoing surgeries, chemotherapy, and radiation. It was during this period that she adopted a keto diet, eventually transitioning to a carnivore diet in January 2020. This dietary shift resulted in an 80-pound weight loss and enabled her to maintain a consistent weight for almost three years, a new achievement in her life.

Diane also faced additional health issues, including a second battle with cancer in her lung in 2022 and a significant cardiac procedure to replace an aortic valve. She has successfully recovered from these health challenges and now relishes her retirement, energetically managing her homestead.

Diane has a history of depression and anxiety dating back to early adolescence. She was previously treated with various SSRIs and medications but has since ceased using psychiatric drugs. Currently, she enjoys a more stable mood than in the past.

Timestamps:
00:00 Trailer and introduction.
02:48 Childhood food addiction led to weight problems.
05:58 Eating disorders and addiction, recent battle with colon cancer and treatment.
10:00 Two surgeries, chemo, radiation, keto, recovery.
13:25 Lung surgery caused neuropathy, essential oil helped.
17:20 Carnivore lifestyle eliminates addiction and anxiety.
21:33 Colon cancer: surgery successful, no recurrence.
24:14 Humans don't need colons for nutrition.
27:37 Carnivore diet: simple, easy, suits laziness.
30:58 Vigor and exercise key to healthy aging.
33:19 Expressive aphasia, COVID pneumonia, brain improvement.
38:17 Enjoying morning coffee without dairy or sugar.
42:01 Favorite rant, regretful about past choices.
44:07 Healthcare broken, Rivero offers alternative solution.
50:18 Support during challenging times, lonely road, indulging in desserts, outlook on life, future plans, having fun.
52:17 Gave up control and stress for peace.
54:17 Hens bring joy and benefits to us.