If you’ve been following me for a while, you probably already know that I’m incredibly passionate about an integrative approach to cancer. In fact, that’s the topic I wrote my college thesis on. An integrative approach combines conventional medicine with evidence-based alternative and complementary therapies. In this episode, Dr. Connealy and I discuss why cancer rates are at an all-time high, the importance of early detection, alternative screening options, and what an integrative treatment approach truly entails.

What you'll learn from this episode:

• How Dr. Connealy's approach to cancer differs from standard conventional medicine
• Safer alternatives to conventional screenings like mammography
• What happens when patients choose nutrition and integrative medicine first
• The importance of a holistic approach to health and healing
• The connection between high phthalates & chemo resistance
• & So much more!

Resources:

• Center for New Medicine
• Dr. Connealy Instagram | Website | Facebook 
• Thermography as an alternative to mammograms
• Financial burden of health care
• Truth, Lies, & Controversy
• An Integrative Approach to Breast Cancer - WellnStrong Guide
• SafeSleeve Anti-Radiation Phone Case
• DefenderShield Laptop Shield

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The immune system: we hear about it all the time, especially this time of year as cold and flu season is in full swing.  When your immune system is working properly, you don’t even notice it. However, a compromised immune system can increase your risk for developing infections and subsequently getting sick. In today’s episode, I speak with Dr. Paul Anderson, ND, about a wide range of options for boosting your immune system — from improving sleep, exercising, using hot/cold therapy, to mitigating blood sugar spikes. We also delve into the dangers of fever suppression, problems with the flu vaccine, and other key factors that contribute to strong immune function.

What you'll learn from this episode:

• How to add layers of protection to our immune health by improving quality of sleep, mitigating blood sugar spikes,  exercising, & reducing stress
• Hot and cold therapy—how to use hydrotherapy to kick your body’s immune response up a notch, and how following heat with cold can help get more white blood cells in circulation
• Why fever suppression could be harmful
• How fasting can rebuild your immune system
• & So much more! 

Resources:

• Dr. Paul Anderson, ND | Website | Instagram | Facbeook | Youtube
• Effect of a Single Finnish Sauna Session on White Blood Cell Profile & Cortisol Levels in Athletes and Non-Athletes
• Let Fever Do Its Job
• Short-term fasting & immune function
• If you want to boost immunity, look at the gut
• Intermittent Fasting in Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Critical Update of Available Studies

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Autoimmune diseases are conditions where the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues rather than a foreign molecule like bacteria. Some of the most common autoimmune diseases include rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, and hypothyroidism, however, there are many more that affect the nervous system, joints and muscles, skin, and even heart. Today, I’m joined by Dr. Amy Myers, MD, a two-time bestselling author and internationally acclaimed medical and functional medicine physician, to discuss why autoimmune issues are on the rise and how we can treat them using a functional medicine approach.

What you'll learn from this episode:

• Common root causes of autoimmune disease 
• How functional medicine looks at environmental triggers, physical and emotional stress, and other lifestyle factors when it comes to addressing autoimmune disorders
• The role of leaky gut in the development of autoimmune disease & how to heal it
• How to use food as medicine, and the optimal diet for someone with autoimmune disease
• Why you should be avoiding gluten & dairy
• & So much more!

Resources:

• Amy Myers Website | Instagram | Facebook
• The Autoimmune Solution: Prevent and Reverse the Full Spectrum of Inflammatory Symptoms and Diseases 
• All Disease Begins in the Leaky Gut
• Genova Lab Testing
• Fasano's Triad & the Trajectory of Auotimmunity
• Protective effects of a gluten-free diet
• Dr. Myer's Leaky Gut Revive

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A terminal cancer diagnosis can be paralyzing. However, when Jane McLelland was diagnosed with a Stage IV cancer in 1999, she didn’t freeze. Using her medical knowledge and researching heavily, Jane put together a cancer-starving formula using natural therapies, exercise, diet, and a unique cocktail of drugs that acted synergistically to kill even the toughest of cancers. In fact, Jane became one of the pioneers in discovering the use of off-label drugs for cancer, mapping the landscape of cancer metabolism in a new way for patients to understand. In today’s episode, Jane shares how off-label & repurposed drugs can effectively starve cancer. Jane is truly incredible, and continues to serve as an inspiration and source of encouragement for anyone facing a terminal cancer diagnosis.

What you'll learn from this episode: 

• How off-label drugs are now being recognized as an effective cancer treatment
• Specific drug combinations that Jane used to treat her Stage IV cancer diagnosis
• How Jane created her famous "metro-map" of drugs to block different cancer pathways
• Cancer fuel sources
• Specific drug combinations that Jane used to block her own cancer
• & So much more!

Resources:

• Book: How To Starve Cancer
• Website | Instagram
• Warburg Effect (National Library of Medicine, PubMed)
• Glossary of terms Jane references and more
• LINK:  Metro Map Protocol
• International Doctors familiar with Jane’s Metro Map Protocol

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In the words of Dr. Perry Nickelston, “If you’re stuck in fight or flight, everything gets stuck, including your ability to heal.” Dr. NIckelston, DC, also known as ‘The Lymph Doc’, is a chiropractor whose primary focus is treating chronic pain and inflammation via the lymphatic and vascular systems. He is the founder of Stop Chasing Pain, an educator of the self-care MOJO series, and an international speaker. Dr. Perry specializes in Performance Enhancement, Corrective Exercise, and Metabolic Fitness Nutrition and is trained by the American Addictionology and Compulsive Disorders. After healing from a severe back injury and autoimmune disease, Dr. Perry dedicated himself to offering these self-care approaches to others. In this interview, Dr. Perry and I discuss the root causes of inflammation and how to strengthen your immune function, accelerate detoxification, and resolve chronic pain and disease by opening up and moving your lymphatic system. It was such an interesting and information-packed conversation, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

What you'll learn from this episode:

• What is the lymphatic system?
• Signs of a poorly functioning lymphatic system
• The purpose of inflammation in your body 
• The relationship between brain fog and your lymphatic system 
• How diaphragmatic breathing can promote lymph flow
• How to move your lymphatic system with Dr. Perry's "Big 6 Routine" for lymph flow
• & So much more!

Resources:

• Website: https://www.stopchasingpain.com
• Facebook: Stop Chasing Pain
• Instagram: @stopchasingpain
• YouTube: @stopchasingpain
• The Lymphatic System in Disease Processes & Cancer Progression

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Did you know that nutrient deficiencies are common even in people eating a healthy diet—thanks to declining soil quality, a growing toxic burden, and other challenges in the modern world? The human body needs over 40 micronutrients to function properly—yet most Americans don’t get enough of several of these vitamins and minerals. Today, I’m excited to take a deeper dive into this topic with one of my most trusted sources when it comes to nutrition and dietary research, Chris Kresser, M.S., L.Ac. Chris is the co-founder of the California Center for Functional Medicine, the founder of Kresser Institute, the host of the top-ranked health podcast Revolution Health Radio, the creator of ChrisKresser.com, and the New York Times best-selling author of The Paleo Cure and Unconventional Medicine. Chris is one of the most respected clinicians and educators in the fields of Functional Medicine and ancestral health and has trained over 2,000 clinicians and health coaches from over 50 countries in his unique approach. He recently launched Adapt Naturals, a supplement line designed to add back in what the modern world has squeezed out and help people perform and feel their best. 

What you'll learn from this episode:

• What is nutrient density & why are we nutrient deficient?
• Why the concept of RDA (recommended dietary allowance) is problematic
• How to discern fact from fiction when it comes to reading clinical studies
• Can we "over-supplement" & is nutrient toxicity something we need to be concerned about?
• Specific nutrient deficiencies associated with chronic disease
• The optimal diet from a nutrient density standpoint
• Chris' thoughts on the carnivore diet
• How to take supplements for optimal absorption
• & So much more!

Resources:

• Chris Kresser Website | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook
• Revolution Health Radio Podcast
• Your Personal Paleo Diet
• Why Quality Trumps Quantity When it Comes to Diet
• Moving from a Paleo Diet to Paleo Template
• Chris' new supplement line - Adapt Naturals (code wellnstrong for 15% off)

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Chris Wark was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2003, at just 26 years old. After surgery, Chris made the decision to go against his doctor’s advice, opted-out of chemotherapy and chose to use nutrition and natural therapies to heal. Join me in this special episode as Chris and I discuss the strategies he used during his journey back to health, and his message of hope that chronic diseases like cancer can be prevented and reversed with a radical transformation of diet and lifestyle.

What you'll learn from this episode:

• How Chris made the decision to forego conventional cancer treatment and pursue a more natural approach
• The top nutritional strategies Chris used to beat his cancer, including his famous "Giant Cancer-Fighting Salad"
• The power of belief, a positive attitude, and forgiveness in the healing process
• Chris' thoughts on the ketogenic diet for cancer
• How to shift from a victim mindset to taking responsibility for your life and health.
• & So much more!

Resources:

• Website | Chrisbeatcancer.com
• Facebook | Instagram | Youtube 
• The Anti-Cancer Diet is a Plant-Based Diet
• 20 Questions for Your Oncologist
• Chris' Giant Cancer-Fighting Salad
• The Animal Protein Cancer Connection
• The Game Changers Documentary
• The Evidence Against the Ketogenic Diet for Cancer 
• Books: Chris Beat Cancer: A Comprehensive Plan for Healing Naturally, Beat Cancer Daily: 365 Days of Inspiration, Encouragement, and Action Steps to Survive and Thrive, & Beat Cancer Kitchen: Deliciously Simple Plant-Based Anticancer Recipes
• Square One Healing Cancer Coaching Program

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Heather Dahm has been working to manage active cancer in her body for the past 13.5 years; and acutely for the past 5 after having progression to her lungs, which left her with an end-stage cancer diagnosis. In this episode, Heather and I discuss her terrain-based approach to healing, through incorporating a keto-tarian diet, cold exposure, emotional healing, cycling, supplements, and much more.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• The natural strategies that Heather actively incorporates to manage her cancer, including a plant-based ketogenic diet
• How our thoughts affect our biochemistry
• How fasting may reduce glucose levels in the blood, making it harder for cancers to grow
• & Much more!

Resources:

• Mother The Storm
• Instagram 
• A Metabolic Approach to Cancer

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Suzy Griswold was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2009. Three months after surgery and radiation, the cancer spread to her lymph nodes. Rather than accepting chemotherapy as a next treatment option, Suzy began investigating alternative, natural and non-toxic cancer treatments, and discovered the Gerson Therapy. Eighteen months later she was cancer free! Suzy’s experience led her to found HealingStrong, a non-profit organization that empowers, inspires and equips group participants and members to live more whole and hope filled lives through small community groups worldwide.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

• Suzy’s cancer-healing protocol & the power of radical transformation
• The importance of emotional healing & forgiveness in the cancer recovery process
• Daily healing strategies that Suzy continues to practice today
• How HealingStrong was born & how to join it
• Suzy’s words of wisdom for anyone with a cancer diagnosis
• & Much more!

Resources

• Website: www.healingstrong.org
• Find a Free Support Group: www.healingstrong.org/groups
• Free Downloads: https://healingstrong.org/resources
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healingstrong
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healingstrongofficial/

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Blood sugar is one aspect of our biology that has major implications for how well we feel and function. Join me as I speak with Emily Johnson, MS, RD, the research lead at Veri, as we discuss the importance of regulating our blood sugar and insulin responses. We’ll cover the symptoms and conditions linked to glucose dysregulation, strategies to help you avoid spikes, and so much more!

What you’ll learn from this episode: 

• Why you should ditch your sweet breakfast and make sure to start your day with savory foods that include a combination of protein, fat, and fiber
• How to sequence your food intake for steady blood sugar levels
• Normal vs optimal blood sugar levels
• How 10 minutes of movement after eating a meal can help get glucose into your muscles and out of your bloodstream
• How sustained periods of elevated glucose can lead to insulin resistance
• & So much more! 

Resources:

• Veri (use code VSM-WELLNSTRONG for a discount)
• Vegetables First For Diabetes Control
• Food Order Has a Significant Impact on Glucose & Insulin Levels
• Apple Cider Vinegar Before Meals To Lower Blood Sugar
• Consuming High-Protein Breakfasts Helps Women Maintain Glucose Control, Study Finds | Science Daily
• Exercise Can Raise Blood Glucose
• The Case For Taking a Walk After You Eat

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