Alzheimer’s Breakthrough with Dr. Josh Helman, MD
How Being Raw Vegan Reversed My Diabetes & Boosted Brain Health – FullyRaw Kristina
05 Jun 2025
What if you could reverse type 2 diabetes and boost your brain health with nothing more than the food you eat?In today’s episode, I sit down with the inspiring Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram, also known as "FullyRaw Kristina," to discuss her remarkable journey from living with type 2 diabetes to achieving vibrant health through a raw vegan lifestyle. Her story is nothing short of transformative. After struggling with chronic health issues as a teenager, Kristina took control of her health by switching to a raw plant-based diet. Today, she shares practical tips for adopting a raw vegan lifestyle and discusses the profound impact it has had on her mental and physical health.If you or a loved one is struggling with Alzheimer's or insulin resistance, this episode is packed with powerful insights on how diet can play a pivotal role in reversing chronic diseases.Tune in and start your journey to better health today.“I believe in the power of belief because if somebody wants to heal themselves, they will do it and they will find what will make them do it.” ~ Kristina Carrillo-BucaramIn this Episode04:14 - Kristina's diabetes journey and how it led to a raw vegan lifestyle15:05 - Starting a farmers market that launched a movement17:05 - Diabetes symptoms and how it affected Kristina21:14 - Doctors’ conventional advice vs. the power of self-belief in healing34:29 - Learning to love raw food 40:23 - The power of choice, faith, and personal responsibility in healing47:36 - Kristina's experience with community health and empowering others54:02 - Overcoming cravings and maintaining a healthy raw diet1:00:19 - How eating raw food impacts mental and cognitive healthResources:- Top Supplements for Alzheimer's Guide - https://bit.ly/drjoshguide - Book: The Fully Raw Diet by Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram - https://www.fullyraw.com/bookConnect with Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram: - Website - https://www.fullyraw.com/- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fullyrawkristina/- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@FullyRawKristinaConnect with Dr. Josh Helman, MD:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/greenbrainsMD- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/greenbrainsmd/- LinkedIn -
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