How I Cured My Chronic Pain with a Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet
For most of my life, I ate the standard American diet and meals that were heavy in meat and processed foods. About…
From Battling a Fibroid and Facing Surgery to Fit and Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet
One day in 2011, I found myself discussing a hysterectomy with my doctor. I was 54 years old and had been struggling…
From Recreational Athlete to International Ultra-Athlete on a Plant-Based Diet
For about 30 years, I dreamed of finishing the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. Once I decided to actually do it,…
Saying Goodbye to Type 2 Diabetes and Meds After Going on a Plant-Based Diet
When I started my plant-based journey almost two years ago, I did it to improve my health. The weight loss that everyone…
Meet Dr. Heather Shenkman, Ironman Triathlete and Vegan Cardiologist
I haven’t always been an athlete, but I’ve been a vegetarian since I was about 16 years old. My brother was the…
How I Lost 260 Pounds, Heart Disease, Constant Joint Pain and Gained My Life Back
For most of my life, I was either overweight or obese. I was an outcast in school and was teased because of…
From Sick, Disabled, and on Multiple Meds to Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet
When I was 38 years old, my doctor told me that I was on my way to an early death. He also…
After a Lifetime of Poor Health, I Lost 120 Pounds and Regained My Life
As a child, I was diagnosed with a chronic autoimmune liver disease. Doctors told me that I would probably not live past…
Ultra Recovery: From Depressed Addict to Pro Ultrarunner on a Plant-Based Diet
Editor’s Note: David Clark passed away on May 21, 2020, after suffering from complications due to herniated disc surgery. David was a beloved…
From Tired, Unhealthy Fortysomething to Fit Competitive Cyclist
I turned 40 years old in June 2011, and was struggling to find enough energy to make it through the day, despite…
From Rock Bottom With Ulcerative Colitis to Pain-Free in One Year on a Plant-Based Diet
Rock Bottom: 2013 I can safely say that 2013 was the worst year of my life. At the beginning of the year,…
Without Surgery, This New Father Got Off the Transplant List and Reversed His Heart Disease
David Foster was a new father and only 57 years old when his doctor told him he needed a heart transplant. He…