Niki Davis, ND - This Doctor Loves to "De-Prescribe" Meds

Rip welcomes Dr. Niki Davis, a former rocket scientist-turned-lifestyle medicine physician.
Dr. Davis discusses her transition from engineering to promoting a plant-based lifestyle at Love Life Telehealth (love.life/telehealth). She reflects on the influence of a plant-based diet on her career shift, and the impact of whole-food, plant-based nutrition on patient care.
The conversation explores "de-prescribing medications," empowering patients through lifestyle changes, and the transformative effects of a plant-based diet on health outcomes.
She also shares some of the lessons and wisdom she gleaned working under the late, great Dr. John McDougall and other notable doctors in the plant-based world.
Her second career has really "taken off" and we're thrilled to share it.

[@richarddodds7256]

Dr. McDougall a hero who spoke the truth and was driven to help others.

[@barbbrazes869]

Love Dr.Davis! Enjoyed her episodes on Chef AJ!

[@veganlaw6599]

Thank you so much. Grateful for such an intelligent plant based doctor.

[@stacyjaye6350]

Finally! A doctor that we all need, put unfortunately most of us will never, ever get.

[@kayepellow7010]

Thanks for this chat. I have a plant based doctor that takes Medicare and insurance, Dr Dysingers practice, Lifestyle Medical. So important to have a plant based doctor.

[@psupilot]

Dr Davis I love your story and passion. Can we get you a license in Pennsylvania? Keep up the great work.

[@mycylinder1]

Thank you for this insightful interview. Rip, I am interested in learning why you haven’t gone the medical school way yourself.

[@aspetree]

I appreciate this. Thank you.

[@betzib8021]

I wish my wfpb diet with ...no oil no salt would lower my bp...but it goes higher and plaque has built-up in my vessels. I was eating nuts and seeds. That was my only source of fat. I wish i had listened to dr essie and had eaten no fat at all.

[@wishingb5859]

Interested in your ad. I could use my HSA account to buy my lunch chili. Do I need a doctor's prescription? Or could I just pay by HSA? (I don't have a salary right now but I do have a $20,000 HSA)

[@reneepelletier3021]

Amazing! She reminds me of dr Laurie marbas a little bit Great episode 💓

[@kristiecox7350]

Ok, she seems fun! ❤

[@citigirlqueens6242]

Nice interview.. What was 5he white strip behind Niki’s head blocking part of the photo on her wall?

[@citigirlqueens6242]

What does it mean if my triglycerides are high even though I eat almost no oil, don’t smoke (quit in 2001), and eat whole food mostly sprinkled with processed tofu meat flavored products…

[@tvalivation4758]

What do the letters ND stand for after Dr. Davis' name? Shouldn't it be MD? Thank you.

[@nancyweisbrodt3964]

Naturopathic Doctor

[@tvalivation4758]

Thanks! That's a new one for me.

[@jeanniesarreshtedari9691]

Are you licensed in NY? I am looking for a plant based doctor to work with.

[@jlarryd]

Latter-day saint here :) I loved this! Dr Davis you are wonderful! It is true that in our scripture canon we have a book called the Doctrine & Covenants. Within that book, in section 89, which contains what is called The Word of Wisdom:) it’s beautiful language and I invite any and all to go google search it and read that section. It’s short, but poignant. 2 years ago I switched to eating more fully the way the Lord recommends in there. It has changed my life. It is very much whole food plant based with emphasis on starches like McDougall talks about and is almost 200 years old! I am a bug man by trade and have helped several of my customers switch to a WFPB diet. Some have even reversed chronic disease and “de - scribed” :) it has been so rewarding to help others change their lives in such significant ways! I do presentations at my home to teach and show people how to do it. In fact I am doing one tonight and will share that clip from this interview! Thanks Rip and Niki! Plant💪🏼

[@anneharris3475]

I am also a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints and I chuckled with how close they came to getting it right :) Thank you for your comment and setting the record straight. If anyone wants a quick link to the Word of wisdom here it is www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/89?lang=eng