In this episode, Dr. Dawn Lemanne and Dr. Deborah Gordon engage with author and ketogenic diet specialist Miriam Kalamian, who shares her profound personal journey of treating her son’s aggressive brain tumor with a ketogenic diet. The discussion delves into the diet's impressive effects on the size of her son's brain tumor, the surprising--and critical--role of calorie restriction for effective implementation of the keto diet in cancer, and the best combinations of fasting and the keto diet for optimal results.

She outlines tailored dietary approaches for different cancers, and why keto is not "one size fits all" in cancer.

For example,  for brain cancer, particularly glioblastoma, a strict ketogenic diet with very low carbohydrates and calorie restriction is essential to maximize ketone levels and minimize glucose.

However, prostate cancer patients can follow a more moderate ketogenic diet, balancing carbohydrates to maintain quality of life and muscle mass, which is vital due to androgen deprivation therapy.

Dairy fats are avoided in hormone-sensitive cancers but are acceptable for brain cancer due to their easy digestibility and lack of systemic effect.  She discusses her experience with exogenous ketones, and when she recommends those.

Finally, Ms. Kalamian emphasizes the importance of professional medical advice when using diet as part of cancer therapy, and warns of the dangerous misinformation about the ketogenic diet on the internet, misinformation that often leads to poor outcomes. For instance, the common misconception that the ketogenic diet alone is a reasonable treatment for most cancers is dangerous. 

This episode offers invaluable insights into the potential of metabolic therapy in cancer treatment.

For more information on Miriam Kalamian's work
Her website: https://www.dietarytherapies.com
Her book: Keto for Cancer on Amazon

Dawn Lemanne, MD
Oregon Integrative Oncology
Leave no stone unturned.

Deborah Gordon, MD
Northwest Wellness and Memory Center
Building Healthy Brains

We had a fascinating conversation with our friend and colleague Dr.Georgia Ede about the background, details, and the vast scope of her work treating mental illness--of all sorts--with variations on the ketogenic diet.  Fully conventionally trained, Dr. Ede used her insight into her patients' conditions, paired it with developing understanding about nutrition, and has found varied and individualized approaches to what we eat and how it affects our brains. 

We explore with Dr. Ede the applications of her dietary recommendations for conditions both psychiatric and neurological, the safety of her protocols, and the nutritional science as it applies to mental and physical health.

We hope you enjoy this conversation, we certainly did!

Dawn Lemanne, MD
Oregon Integrative Oncology
Leave no stone unturned.

Deborah Gordon, MD
Northwest Wellness and Memory Center
Building Healthy Brains

In this episode, we discuss melatonin's use as a sleep supplement, as well as  its other powerful actions, such as its use as a pain reliever, an anti-anxiety medication, an antidepressant, and as a modulator of immune activity in autoimmune conditions. 

We also delve into melatonin's use in cancer, in particular in glioblastoma, where we look at a study showing a survival benefit to a particular melatonin protocol when combined with radiation. Our conversation also examines research suggesting that melatonin can be useful in providing protection from radiation damage, such as that that occurs during CT scans, X-rays, PET scans, and other high energy imaging studies. 

Then we discuss the controversy regarding the use of melatonin, especially in young people, and its dangers when used in the wrong setting, all of which leads us to insight into its different use  in older folks compared to younger ones,

Dawn Lemanne, MD
Oregon Integrative Oncology
Leave no stone unturned.

Deborah Gordon, MD
Northwest Wellness and Memory Center
Building Healthy Brains

Listen to this episode to learn:

• common blood pressure and diabetes medications that derail your fitness program
• sarcopenia of aging starts not in the muscles, but in the brain
• fitness to treat cognitive decline and neurologic disorders, Parkinson, MS, stroke
• yoga, and the surprisingly high risk of injury 
• why stretching is harmful, and a better way to maintain range-of-motion 
•  heart disease vs lung disease: the very different exercise rehab programs required
• rheumatoid arthritis, why your exercise program is all wrong, and how to fix it
• when to build muscle strength, and when to build muscle mass
• why exercise is superior to calorie restriction for managing weight
• why COPD patients must limit aerobic exercise and should build muscle mass instead
• Different types of exercise as medicine for aging, cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, autoimmune conditions, dementia, osteoporosis, diabetes, lung disease/COPD and much more...

Our guest is an elite rower turned Exercise Medicine specialist, author, inventor, and specialist in fitness over 50. Meet Andy Baxter. Besides designing exercise equipment to curtail injury in elite athletes, he runs two gyms locally that cater to those over 50, and works privately with anyone in need of his specialty, "Medical Exercise."

Find Andy Baxter at Baxter Fitness Solutions.
Read Andy Baxter's book "The Exercise Prescription."

Dawn Lemanne, MD
Oregon Integrative Oncology
Leave no stone unturned.

Deborah Gordon, MD
Northwest Wellness and Memory Center
Building Healthy Brains

In this episode, we talk about bone health--something that should be of interest to anyone over 50, long before it becomes a medical problem of concern. While Dr. Gordon has long relied on hormone replacement as a helpful tool in restoring lost bone density, she discusses today some of her recent learning about fine tuning the use of hormones and many other lifestyle choices. Bear with her pet peeves when it comes to standard of care, and pick up some tips you can incorporate into your own bone health routine. Perhaps even some you can share with your own physician!

Dawn Lemanne, MD
Oregon Integrative Oncology
Leave no stone unturned.

Deborah Gordon, MD
Northwest Wellness and Memory Center
Building Healthy Brains

In this episode, Dr. Lemanne and Dr. Gordon discuss why oncologists believe that cancers inevitably become resistant to any treatment, and the new research that is proving this wrong.

On the surface, standard treatment choice for a particular cancer makes sense: 
1. Choose the most powerful drug or drug combination possible, the one best at quickly shrinking the cancerous tumor.

2. Repeatedly dose this drug/drug combination with as few interruptions as possible, and use the highest doses that the patient can tolerate.

3. Stop only when the tumor becomes resistant to this treatment, that is, scans show growth, blood markers rise, or other signs of resumed cancer growth are detected.

4. Then switch to a less effective regimen. 

5. Repeat the above steps with new drugs until the patient dies. 

Yes, that is the expected end, and this is unpleasant end is acknowledged in the standard treatment protocols.

But the problem is, this is the exact recipe that CAUSES treatment resistance in tumors, and makes them almost impossible to treat, much less cure.

What if there was a relatively simple fix? Turns out, there is.

This episode delves into a new paradigm in cancer treatment, a paradigm designed to prevent, or at least maximally delay the development of treatment resistance.  Based on mathematical modeling of tumor growth dynamics, this field uses the principles of ecology and evolution to drive tumors to extinction, or to control them indefinitely with "adaptive therapy." Dr. Lemanne discusses the research behind these advances, and the hope it brings to patients faced with previously "incurable" cancer. 

Dawn Lemanne, MD
Oregon Integrative Oncology
Leave no stone unturned.

Deborah Gordon, MD
Northwest Wellness and Memory Center
Building Healthy Brains

Unlocking the Sweet Secrets of Cancer Prevention: A Journey with Dr. Lemanne, Dr. Gordon, and Sam Apple

In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the discovery of the link between diet, glucose metabolism, and cancer growth. Join us as we sit down with Sam Apple, the author of the compelling book, "Ravenous: Otto Warburg, the Nazis, and the Search for the Cancer-Diet Connection."

Our guest, Sam Apple, tells the hidden story of Otto Warburg, a Nobel laureate who in spite of his Jewish heritage, not only survived Hitler's Germany, but uncovered the link between  sugar and cancer. 

Sugar, Cancer, and the Rise of Cancer Rates

We kick off our conversation with a startling revelation: Germany's financial ruin and desperate quest to compete with sugar-cane-producing European powers drove the mass cultivation of sugar beets for table sugar production. Sam Apple points out how this historic shift in diet and the rampant consumption of sugar may have played a pivotal role in the alarming rise of cancer rates over the past two centuries. Prepare to be astounded by the unexpected connection between sugar, cancer, and world history.

Hitler's Sugar Addiction and Ironic Phobia

As we dig deeper into the narrative, we explore the eccentricities of history's most infamous dictator, Adolf Hitler. Discover how Hitler's insatiable sugar addiction led to the deterioration of his health, even causing his teeth to rot. The irony of Hitler's profound fear of cancer while he indulged in a sugar-laden lifestyle serves as a stark reminder of the hidden dangers lurking in our diets.

Warburg's Survival and Post-War Ostracism

Otto Warburg survived Nazi Germany, only to find himself and his work shunned by the post-war cancer research establishment in the United States. This unfortunate political reality led to a nearly 100-year delay in connecting the dots between diet and cancer. 

Sam Apple's Personal Transformation

Our guest, Sam Apple, shares the profound impact Otto Warburg's work had on his own lifestyle choices. Discover the dietary changes that Sam has embraced as he continues to uncover the secrets of cancer prevention, inspired by the remarkable legacy of Otto Warburg.

Prepare to be captivated, enlightened, and inspired by this eye-opening conversation that bridges the gap between history, science, and personal wellness. Whether you're a cancer patient seeking new insights or someone passionate about preventive healthcare, this podcast promises to provide you with valuable knowledge that can transform your understanding of cancer prevention.

More on Sam Apple
Link to Ravenous: Otto Warburg, the Nazis, and the Search for the Cancer-Diet Connection 

Dawn Lemanne, MD
Oregon Integrative Oncology
Leave no stone unturned.

Deborah Gordon, MD
Northwest Wellness and Memory Center
Building Healthy Brains

We start to sort through something that will likely be an ongoing topic of interest, namely the role of genistein, a phyto- or plant-sourced estrogen in both of our worlds. We explore its use in both estrogen-mimicking and estrogen-blocking for certain conditions of aging, bone and brain health, as well as cancer prevention and cancer survival. We'll touch on blue zones and some of the risks and benefits of various other members of the legume family. Let's listen in as Dr. Lemanne begins by explaining the role of a Catholic nun in all of this discussion.

Dawn Lemanne, MD
Oregon Integrative Oncology
Leave no stone unturned.

Deborah Gordon, MD
Northwest Wellness and Memory Center
Building Healthy Brains

Dr. Lemanne reveals to Dr. Gordon what she's learned from medical errors, both hers and those of other physicians, and discusses what patients need to do to protect themselves. 

Dawn Lemanne, MD
Oregon Integrative Oncology
Leave no stone unturned.

Deborah Gordon, MD
Northwest Wellness and Memory Center
Building Healthy Brains

 In this episode, Drs. Lemanne and Gordon discuss the use of Creatine as a supplement with both aging patients and patients with cancer. Turns out it's a useful addition to protocols for aging men, aging women, those who are athletes, as well as people simply wanting better health in the face of cancer and other health challenges. Let's listen to their discussions and reasons for looking forward to unfolding of additional research about the use of Creatine. 

Dawn Lemanne, MD
Oregon Integrative Oncology
Leave no stone unturned.

Deborah Gordon, MD
Northwest Wellness and Memory Center
Building Healthy Brains