Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Mk_z2cNJAjs Mary Ruddick (IG: @maryqueenofheart) is an ancestral nutritionist and experiential anthropologist who specializes in neuromuscular disorders, infertility, and disabling chronic disease. She’s been dubbed the "Sherlock Holmes of Health" for her unique ability to effectively asses and reverse rare neuromuscular conditions that others have deemed impossible. Mary can often be found endangering herself in the untouched corners of the world to learn from and distill the wisdom from the last remaining traditional cultures.  In this episode, we discuss: Debunking the Blue Zones The processing of “healthy” foods matter The problem with today’s soil quality Eliminating plant toxins from your diet Do we need to be aware of plant toxins in eggs? Embracing an animal-based diet How to incorporate organ meats into your diet Should you consume raw vs cooked organ meats? Unique organ meats Mary has consumed Mary’s rare & diverse travel experiences Using ancestral health protocol for healing The impact of the gut microbiome on chronic disease When should you take antibiotics? Beneficial probiotic recommendations Mary’s off-grid adventures + surprising animal encounters How life has evolved after world travelling Mary’s long health crisis bedridden with dysautonomia The soup that saved her life Mary’s thoughts on supplements while healing Her current diet + where she lives The best supplements to pack when travelling Can plant-based diets heal? How plant medicine is actually being used around the world Show Sponsor: LMNT <== Claim your free LMNT Sample Pack when you make any purchase by using this link Related links: Mary Ruddick's website Follow Mary Ruddick on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Listen or watch Dan Buettner previously on TUHP (episodes #170 and #446) Dan Buettner - Blue Zones (books) Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones - Netflix  Mikhaila Peterson National Geographic Weston A. Price (books) Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride - Gut and Physiology Syndrome (book) Listen to Joe Cross previously on TUHP (episode #006) Joe Cross - Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead (documentary) Related episodes: Key Signs Your Body Needs More Nutrients & How to Fix the Deficiencies | Chris Kresser (#581) Doctor Reveals the Top Foods You Need to Stop Eating Today! | Dr. Chris Knobbe (#580) The Shocking New Science on How to Fix Your Microbiome & Reverse Disease | Dr. Steven Gundry (#579) Microbiome Expert: Eat These Foods to Heal Your Gut & Age in Reverse | Dr. William Davis (#559) How to Lose Weight & Heal the Body With the Proper Human Diet | Dr. Ken Berry (#528) Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won’t cost you anything but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you! How can you support our podcast? 1. Apple users, please subscribe and review our show on Apple Podcasts, we make sure to read them all. Android users, be sure to subscribe to our show on Spotify. Subscribers never miss any of the action ;) 2. If you’d prefer to watch vs listen to the interviews, head over to our YouTube channel and enjoy the full video conversations. Be sure and subscribe while you’re there. 3. Tell a friend about The Ultimate Health Podcast. They will surely thank you later. You can use the envelope button below to email a friend or tell them about TUHP in person. 4. Follow our adventures on our favourite social media platform, Instagram. 5. Share using the buttons below. Thank you!