The Power of Going Gluten-Free and Embracing Longevity: A Health Wake-Up Call

On my recent broadcast with Dr. Basima Williams, we dove into a topic that hits home for many: the critical importance of health and how simple changes, like eliminating gluten, can transform your life. As someone who’s battled COVID four times and pneumonia with a 103-degree fever, I know firsthand how precious health is. Dr. Williams, a functional medicine expert, shared powerful insights on how gluten fuels inflammation, the surprising places it hides, and how her new super antioxidant pack can boost longevity. With health as our foundation, we can better fight the spiritual and cultural battles facing our nation.I started by sharing my own journey: for the past month and a half, I’ve gone gluten-free, joining my wife Melissa and son Logan, who both have gluten sensitivities, and my twin sister, who has celiac disease. The results? I’m shedding pounds and reducing inflammation without even adding exercise—though Dr. Williams noted that weights and walking would amplify the benefits. She explained that while celiac disease is well-known, non-celiac gluten sensitivity is a bigger issue, affecting the gut lining where 70-80% of your immune system resides. Gluten triggers inflammation, wreaking havoc on joints, skin, and overall health. A 72-year-old patient of hers regained the ability to hold a coffee cup after just 10 days off gluten, her joint pain vanishing as inflammation subsided.Dr. Williams revealed a hidden danger: gluten lurks in unexpected places like sauces, deli meats, bone broths, granola bars, and even lotions and soaps, where it’s used as a filler. Logan, despite being gluten-free, still battles a “chicken skin” rash on his arms, likely from cross-contamination in products like barbecue sauce or skincare. Dr. Williams recommended her gut med pack at MyVitamin.com/worldview, which includes L-glutamine to heal leaky gut, a condition that exacerbates gluten sensitivity. She also cautioned about cross-contamination from foods like oats or corn grown near wheat fields, which can mimic gluten’s effects in sensitive individuals.We also discussed “gluten belly,” a term for visceral abdominal fat tied to inflammation and hormonal dysregulation, especially in men and women entering menopause or “manopause” around age 50-55. Symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, reduced muscle mass, and even erectile dysfunction can signal this phase, but a diet rich in antioxidants, healthy oils, and protein, combined with exercise, can delay or mitigate it. Dr. Williams shared her own story of hiking 144 miles in eight days in Spain at nearly 56, outpacing 20-somethings who suffered Achilles tendonitis and plantar fasciitis. Her secret? A lifestyle focused on the five pillars of health: nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress reduction, and social engagement, like my newfound love for playing gin rummy with Melissa.Speaking of engagement, Dr. Williams and I are launching a super antioxidant pack next week at MyVitamin.com/worldview. It includes three key supplements: a flavonoid-packed capsule from grape, blueberry, and apple skin to combat oxidative stress; bioavailable turmeric to reduce inflammation and support hormonal balance; and N-acetylcysteine (NAC), a precursor to glutathione, the body’s top antioxidant. These target the immune system, reducing risks of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, and even easing menopausal symptoms. Dr. Williams emphasized that oxidative stress, like rust on metal, ages our cells, but antioxidants neutralize free radicals, promoting a longer, healthier “health span”—the years we remain functional, not just alive.My own hip pain, likely bursitis, underscored her advice. Turmeric could help, but severe cases may need a small cortisone injection. Her approach is proactive: prevent disease through nutrition and lifestyle, not just treat it. This aligns with my mission to equip Christians to stand strong in these perilous times. Support our work at WorldviewFoundation.com and join our 22nd annual Worldview Weekend Conference, October 3rd-4th in Collierville, Tennessee, at WorldviewStore.com, featuring speakers like Sidney Powell and Gordon Chang. Health is wealth—visit MyVitamin.com/worldview to start your journey to longevity today.