“True healing happens when medicine honors both evidence and intuition — when we use science to guide us, and humanity to connect us.” —Dr. Lise Alschuler

In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Dr. Ron Hunninghake sits down with Dr. Lise Alschuler, a leading naturopathic oncologist, educator, and author who has spent more than three decades advancing integrative approaches to cancer care. Together, they explore how the next generation of oncology is being redefined through the union of measurable science and the wisdom of the human body.

Dr. Alschuler shares how her philosophy of medicine has evolved — from recognizing the innate healing intelligence within each person to embracing technology and data as powerful, but incomplete, tools. She discusses the importance of terrain-based care, personalized nutrition, and the role of natural agents like medicinal mushrooms in complementing conventional therapies. She invites us to preserve compassion, connection, and curiosity as medicine grows more data-driven and digitally advanced.

👉 This conversation is part of the Cancer Care Reimagined Speaker Series, leading up to Riordan Clinic’s Cancer Care Reimagined Conference this November.

Highlights include

→ The evolving role of naturopathic and integrative oncology in modern cancer care

→ How terrain-based medicine strengthens resilience and recovery

→ Why measurement and personalization matter in nutritional medicine

→ The importance of preserving humanity in a data-driven medical world

→ Natural agents and the science of immune support, including medicinal mushrooms

About Dr. Lise Alschuler

Lise Alschuler, ND, FABNO, is a board-certified naturopathic oncologist, author, and Professor of Clinical Medicine at Sonoran University of Health Sciences. She also serves as Associate Director of the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine.

Dr. Alschuler is internationally recognized for her leadership in integrative oncology and evidence-based natural medicine. She co-authored The Definitive Guide to Cancer and The Definitive Guide to Thriving After Cancer and co-hosts Five to Thrive Live!, a radio show dedicated to helping people create wellness in the face of cancer.

Sponsor

This series is made possible by Empower, the Platinum Sponsor of the Cancer Care Reimagined Conference. As a national leader in compounding pharmacy and 503B outsourcing, Empower serves providers and patients across all 50 states with safe, affordable, and personalized medications. Guided by the belief that behind every order is a person in need, they bring compassion and innovation to everything they do. Learn more at empowerpharmacy.com.

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Episode Chapters

00:00 Welcome + introduction to the Speaker Series

01:26 Meet Dr. Lise Alschuler

02:55 Her path to naturopathic and integrative oncology

05:58 Nutrition, measurement, and the science of healing

09:25 Terrain-based and personalized approaches to care

12:11 Preserving humanity in a data-driven medical world

18:33 Resilience, meaning, and growth through cancer

21:42 Integrative therapies and IV vitamin C

22:53 Closing reflections + thank you to Empower Pharmacy

Topics we explore in this episode include

integrative oncology, Lise Alschuler, naturopathic medicine, terrain-based care, functional medicine, personalized nutrition, Sonoran University, Andrew Weil Center, medicinal mushrooms, vitamin C therapy, AI in healthcare, whole-person healing, cancer resilience, human connection in medicine, integrative oncology conference

Disclaimer

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