Welcome to the Phoenix Helix podcast dedicated to maximizing autoimmune health through the paleo

diet and lifestyle. While there is no cure for autoimmune disease, the choices we make every day

can have a powerful impact on how we feel. I'm Eileen Laird, your host from PhoenixHelix.com, and I reduced my

rheumatoid arthritis pain by 95%, which took me from a life of excruciating

pain and disability back to a full and beautiful life. A short disclaimer, I'm neither a doctor

nor a nutritionist and the opinions expressed here are personal. Always consult with your

health care team before making medical decisions. Now let's get on to the show.

Welcome to Episode 75.

Today I have the pleasure of interviewing paleo-neurologist Dr. Ken Sharlin.

One of the most popular articles on my blog is a list of autoimmune specialist MDs who are also paleo-friendly. The list is actually pretty short because most doctors don't believe that diet has an impact on autoimmune disease. And when you find a medical doctor that treats their patients holistically, it's like a dream come true. Dr. Ken Sharlin believes in the power of a nutrient-dense paleo diet and lifestyle. He also applies functional medicine principles in his practice,

and he understands the pros and cons of medication,

when they might be needed, and when they can be safely reduced or eliminated.

Dr. Charlene practices in Ozark, Missouri,

and has taken time out of his busy schedule to share his wisdom with us today.

Welcome, Dr. Charlene.

Well, thank you. I appreciate you having me on the podcast show. Well, I am very excited for this

conversation today. But before we dive into our interview, it's time for a quick personal update

from me. I just got back from a road trip to visit family that involved 2,000 miles of travel by car

and also a week spent with people who eat a standard American diet rather than eating paleo.

So if you follow me on social media, I shared photos of my travel food, what I brought on the

way, what I packed to eat while I was

there, et cetera. And there was even a paleo restaurant. I was able to eat out on the way. But if you

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