Raw milk enthusiast Will Witt discusses the health benefits of ancestral practices, such as drinking raw milk, avoiding processed foods, and reducing exposure to toxins, and how these practices drastically improved his health and well-being.
Takeways• Raw milk contains beneficial enzymes, bacteria, and minerals that are destroyed during pasteurization, making it a superior choice for overall health.
• Avoiding chemicals found in toothpaste, deodorant, and synthetic clothing, and embracing ancestral practices promotes a healthier gut microbiome and reduces toxin exposure.
• Gradually adopting a holistic lifestyle and maintaining an open mind to alternative health remedies can lead to significant improvements in well-being.
Will Witt shares his journey from being a conservative commentator to a farmer and raw milk advocate, detailing how ancestral practices reversed his chronic disease, gout. He emphasizes the importance of consuming raw milk for its enzymes, bacteria, and nutrients, advocating for a return to simpler, more natural ways of living in tune with the earth to improve overall health.
Raw Milk Benefits
• 00:00:05 Raw milk is presented as a life-changing food due to its enzymes, bacteria, and vitamins like A, B12, and K2, which are often destroyed in pasteurized milk. Raw milk advocates argue that conventional milk disrupts the digestive system and may lead to health problems, whereas raw milk supports gut health, skin, hair, teeth, and brain function, asserting it's nature's perfect food. The conversation addresses misconceptions about raw milk, clarifying that properly handled raw milk is cleaner and safer than pasteurized milk due to its natural bacteria and minerals.
Toothpaste and Oral Microbiome
• 00:00:35 Witt discusses his decision to forgo toothpaste, arguing that the mouth has a natural microbiome that protects against various issues. Forgoing toothpaste has resolved his canker sore and cavity issues. Milk is alkalizing and supports bone and teeth structure because it is rich in minerals, such as collagen.
Ancestral Health and COVID
• 00:00:59 Witt emphasizes the importance of ancestral practices for health, contrasting them with modern biohacking trends and pointing out that the massive cleanliness movement in the last 50-60 years has destroyed natural bodily defenses. COVID-19 was a turning point, exposing the inaccuracies of scientific claims and the destruction of cohesiveness, motivating him to advocate against lockdowns and vaccine mandates.
Clothing and Toxin Exposure
• 00:47:25 The discussion shifts to the impact of clothing materials on health, noting that synthetic materials can leach microplastics into the body and negatively affect fertility and reproductive health. Wearing natural materials, like wool and organic cotton, is recommended to minimize exposure to toxins absorbed through the skin. The combination of synthetic clothing and chemical exposure can accumulate over time, potentially leading to autoimmune diseases or cancer.
Holistic Lifestyle Tips
• 00:49:46 Listeners are encouraged to adopt an open mind and try alternative health practices, emphasizing that conventional remedies may not always be effective. The advice includes making gradual swaps to healthier options, such as using extra virgin olive oil instead of canola oil, switching to einkorn wheat instead of white flour, and shopping at local farmers' markets. The speaker advises the audience not to be scared to try things that are a little bit off the beaten path.