Ep. 300 Herbs & Wellness: Dr. Rawls on Cellular Regeneration & Healing

Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+

Cynthia Thurlow

Nutrition, Alternative Health, Life Sciences, Science, Health & Fitness

4.7 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 30 September 2023

⏱️ 67 minutes

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Summary

I am honored to connect with Dr. Bill Rawls today! He is a distinguished figure in the healthcare field, having departed from conventional allopathic medicine to illuminate the profound potential of herbs in revitalizing health through the principles of cellular healing and regeneration. With a foundation in classical obstetrics and gynecology and backed by scientific research, Dr. Rawls joins me today to furnish us with his actionable recommendations for optimal health and well-being. In our conversation, Dr. Rawls dives into his background and explains the inherent limitations of the traditional allopathic model that has guided modern medicine for generations. We explore questions surrounding the alarming state of health in our society and examine the factors contributing to disease. We navigate the landscape of cellular biology, shining a light on the role of mitochondria and the impact of diet, environmental toxins, stress, and microbial pressures on our well-being. Dr. Rawls also unveils the distinctions that set herbs apart from pharmaceutical agents, and we journey through the realm of phytochemicals, the spectrum of herbal safety, and the health concerns around perimenopause, menopause, bone health, and sleep. Dr. Rawls is a source of profound wisdom in the world of health and wellness, and his invaluable insights promise to empower us on the path to a healthier and more vibrant existence! IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Why Dr. Rawls chose to go into obstetrics and gynecology What prompted Dr. Rawls to redirect the focus of his work? How Dr. Rawls has spent the past decade and a half figuring out what herbs were doing and what chronic illness is The differences between acute medicine and functional medicine How mitochondrial power and illness are intertwined How stress factors impact cellular health How does the safety and efficacy of a particular herb get determined? What is an adaptogen? The value of taking herbs for essential hypertension The importance of bone health for women The impact of sleep pressure on sleep The importance of restoring natural sleep cycles Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Connect with Dr. Bill Rawls On his website Dr. Rawls at https://rawlsmd.com Dr. Rawls's book, The Cellular Wellness Solution

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0:00.0	Welcome to Everyday Wellness Podcast. I'm your host, Nurse Practitioner Cynthia Thurlow.
0:07.0	This podcast is designed to educate, empower, and inspire you to achieve your health and wellness goals.
0:14.0	My goal and intent is to provide you with the best content and conversations from leaders in the
0:19.2	health and wellness industry each week and impact over a million lives.
0:23.4	Today I had the honor to connect with Dr. Bill Rawls. He's a classically trained OBGYN who departed from the
0:35.5	medical norm to shine a light on the unrecognized potential of herbs to energize your health
0:40.6	through cellular healing and regeneration backed by scientific research and delivering
0:46.1	actionable recommendations. Dr. Rals and I dove into his background and the limitations with regard to a traditional allopathic model.
0:55.8	His thoughts on why we have such a sick population of patients, what contributes to disease. We spoke at length about cellular biology,
1:05.1	mitochondria, and the impact of diet, toxins, stress, and microbial stress. He was able to identify why herbs are different than pharmaceutical agents.
1:16.9	We talked about phytochemical, the herbal safety spectrum,
1:21.5	pereminopause and menopause, bone health, and sleep.
1:25.1	I hope you will enjoy this conversation as much as I did recording it.
1:28.6	Dr. Rawls is a wealth of information. Well, Dr. Rawls, it's a pleasure to have you on the podcast.
1:38.0	I really enjoyed reading your book.
1:40.0	Well, thank you for having me.
1:41.0	It's a real pleasure.
1:42.0	Absolutely. Let's share with the listeners a bit about your background before we dive into the book.
1:47.7	One of the quotes that I really enjoyed reading was you kind of acquiesced into obstetrics and
1:53.8	gynecology because it had the least exposure
1:56.1	to long-term management of chronic illnesses.
1:59.4	So let's start there.
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