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…
Plant-Based Athlete: What Happened When I Stopped Eating Two Pounds of Meat Per Day
Growing up in Singapore, I was one of the “fat” kids in class. My classmates called me a “double scoop ice cream…
After a Heart Attack and Bypass at 40, This Doctor Changed His Lifestyle and Reversed His Heart Disease
Six years ago on my way to work at the hospital, I experienced crushing chest pain and shortness of breath. I’m a…
Eric & Peety: A Story of Mutual Rescue
In 2010, Eric O’Grey weighed over 300 pounds, had type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and took over $1,000 in medications per…
From Heart Attack to Healthy Heart in Two Years With No Meds
April 30th, 2012, was like any other Monday. I had just had a great weekend with my wife and toddler son. I…