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In this episode Dr. Lenz continues his insightful conversation with Donna, a nurse coach, who shares her transformative experience with a whole food plant-based diet. They discuss scientific studies and personal anecdotes illustrating the significant health benefits of this diet, particularly for conditions like fibromyalgia, chronic pain, IBS, heart disease, and even dementia. The episode covers practical advice for beginners, including simple meal ideas and the importance of a supportive environment. Donna emphasizes the power of lifestyle changes and the role of coaching in achieving lasting health improvements.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:58 Donna's Journey to Plant-Based Nutrition
04:30 Scientific Evidence and Studies
13:35 Practical Tips for Transitioning to a Plant-Based Diet
24:57 Encouragement and Coaching
28:06 Conclusion and Call to Action

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A Fibromyalgia Starter Pack, which is a great companion to the book Conquering Your Fibromyalgia, is now available. Dr. Michael Lenz practices general pediatrics and internal medicine primary care, seeing patients from infants through adults. In addition, he also will see patients with fibromyalgia and related problems and patients interested in lifestyle medicine and clinical lipidology. To learn more, go to ConquringYourFibromyalgia.com. Remember that while Dr. Lenz is a medical doctor, he is not your doctor. All of your signs and symptoms should be discussed with your own physician. He aims to weave the best of conventional medicine with lifestyle medicine to help people with chronic health conditions live their best lives possible. Dr. Lenz hopes that the podcast, book, blog, and website serve as a trusted resource and starting point on your journey of learning to live better with fibromyalgia and related illnesses.