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Author of Lessons Learned on My Commute - Defeating aAutoimmune Disease with Holistic Healing, Healthy Habits, and an Unbeatable Mindset

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How One Family Reversed the “Irreversible” | Jorge Urquiola on Autoimmune Disease, Functional Medicine & Hope. This episode of LocalBizCast is one of the most emotional, inspiring, and thought-provoking conversations we’ve had to date. Dr. Pete sits down with Jorge Urquiola, author of Lessons Learned On My Commute, to discuss a story that began with fear, uncertainty, and a devastating diagnosis—and evolved into a journey of discipline, healing, faith, and transformation. Jorge grew up in West New York, NJ and spent over 30 years working for major Wall Street banks, living the fast-paced corporate life. But everything changed in 2015, when his daughter, an elite student and athlete was diagnosed with Autoimmune Hepatitis. The diagnosis was severe. Doctors warned the family that she was headed toward a liver transplant, and the long-term medication options came with serious potential side effects, including lymphoma, infertility, hair loss & lifelong immune suppression. Jorge and his wife faced an impossible decision. They were not trying to reject conventional medicine, but they needed to understand why this was happening. They wanted to search for the root cause. That decision changed their lives forever. Just one year after beginning this integrative approach, Jorge’s daughter was completely off all medications. And six years later, she had fully reversed the cirrhosis in her liver. Let that sink in. In this episode, Jorge opens up about: • Their search for functional medicine practitioners • The role of gut health and inflammation in autoimmune disease • Environmental triggers and toxic exposures • Antioxidant therapies, supplementation, and detoxification • Building an anti-inflammatory lifestyle • Mindset, discipline, habits, and surrounding yourself with the right people This episode is not about rejecting medicine. It’s about asking deeper questions, taking ownership of health, and refusing to give up when the odds feel impossible. Jorge’s book, Lessons Learned On My Commute, goes far beyond illness. It’s about: • Creating healthy habits • Mental toughness and self-discipline • Nutrition and fitness • Detoxification and mindset • Becoming intentional about the people and environments around you This conversation will challenge the way you think about healing, resilience, and what’s possible when people are willing to fight for their family.

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How One Family Reversed the "Irreversible" - Jorge Urquiola on Autoimmune Disease, Functional Medicine & Hope. This episode of Local BizCast is one of the most emotional, inspiring, and thought-provoking conversations we've had to date.