Why Did I Get Cancer?

52: Does Glyphosate Contribute to Cancer?

52: Does Glyphosate contribute to cancer?
This podcast made me both sad and MAD. I interviewed Glyphosate Girl, Kelly Ryerson about the damage glyphosate (the active ingredient in Roundup) does to our environment and our bodies.
Kelly Ryerson has spent years in the trenches explaining to anyone who would listen why this chemical is so dangerous. It’s such an easy default to just use a heavy load of chemicals to kill weeks. Did you know that there are simple alternatives to using such a large amount of chemicals in farming?
Kelly also explained to me that while this product is sold in Europe, the company that makes Roundup has created a less toxic alternative for sale in Europe. This to me is mind-blowing! If they can make a less toxic version for Europe that still works, can’t one be made for the US as well?
Kelly Ryerson works at the intersection of agriculture and health. She regularly collaborates with farmers, scientists, policymakers, and media to address agrochemical damage to our soil and bodies. She also started the news site Glyphosate Facts, which explains the link between chemical agriculture and the explosion in chronic disease. Kelly has contributed to several documentaries and news publications, co-hosts the morning show on CHDtv, and is a frequent podcast speaker. She is an Ambassador for The Rodale Institute. She has a BA from Dartmouth College, an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, and completed training in integrative health coaching at Duke Integrative Medicine. 
Check out Kelly’s website GlyphosateFacts.com, where she has multiple studies listed.
Please see Kelly’s list below for more information on glyphosate and health:
National Institute of Health on Glyphosate
Glyphosate and Breast Cancer
Glyphosate and Neurological Disease
Journal of Neuroinflammation
ScienceDirect
Glyphosate and Reproductive Health
The Real Organic Project
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I love using Bison! It's very nutrient dense and contains conjugated linoleic acid (I know, what the heck does that mean?), which means Bison has anti-inflammatory properties.
Here are the other reasons why I love using Bison in place of ground beef:
Higher amounts of omega three fatty acids.
More b12, zinc, iron, and selenium than beef.
Some studies show it's got four times the vitamin E compared to beef.
Lower in calories and cholesterol.
It is lower fat, so it will cook faster than ground beef.
My friends at BB are offering a deal that they've never offered to anyone! I had to say "pretty please" a couple of times, and guess what? It worked! I can't tell you how long they will offer this deal to me, but here it is:
🦬 Free Bison for a year + $20 off your first box using code ENOS! 🦬
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/ENOS and use code ENOS to get this offer!
 
Connect with Deborah
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This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.

37: Daily Habits to Prevent and Fight Cancer!

37: Daily Habits to Prevent and Fight Cancer!
 
Today's podcast episode with Keith Bishop is a simple reminder that we can fight cancer or lower cancer risk through our daily habits.
My takeaway today was that let's not make cancer prevention too complicated; there are simple habits we can incorporate daily that can knock down our risk.
Move a bit more each day.
Cut back on sugar and alcohol.
Don't drink super-hot beverages (darn it! I love my piping hot tea 😊)
Keith also told me that while colon cancer risk seems to be going down for older folks, colon cancer in younger people is on the rise. Why?
Keith believes a sedentary lifestyle is a significant contributor. 
What that means to me is Get Up and Move, even if you add only a few sets of stairs or a quick walk after dinner.
My biggest takeaway from this conversation with Keith is that small changes can make a HUGE health impact!
Keith's Social Media and Website:
www.PrevailOverCancer.com
Keith Bishop on Instagram (@prevailovercancer)
Keith Bishop on Facebook (@prevailovercancer)
Keith has some free downloads on his website including Timed Eating for Cancer, Palm Rule for Cancer Foods, and Anti-Cancer Smoothie. Keith's Mantra: Knowledge Helps You Prevail Over Cancer.  
Please see Keith’s links below on some of the topics he discussed with me, including how higher consumption of sugar foods and beverages significantly increases your risk for developing cancer:
Total and Added Sugar Intakes, Sugar Types, and Cancer Risk: Results From the Prospective NutriNet-Santé cohort
Let Food Be Thy Medicine: The Role of Diet in Colorectal Cancer: a Narrative Review
Associations of the Paleolithic Diet Pattern Scores and the Risk of Breast Cancer among Adults: A Case-Control Study
Sweetened Beverage Consumption and Risk of Liver Cancer by Diabetes Status: A Pooled Analysis
Sugar-Sweetened Beverages and Cancer Risk: A Narrative Review
Association of Dietary Risks, Behavioural and Lifestyle Factors, and the Magnitude of Disability Burden Among Australian Cancer Patients: An Observational Epidemiology Study
Critical Protein GAPDH and its Regulatory Mechanisms in Cancer Cells
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I love using Bison! It's very nutrient dense and contains conjugated linoleic acid (I know, what the heck does that mean?), which means Bison has anti-inflammatory properties.
Here are the other reasons why I love using Bison in place of ground beef:
Higher amounts of omega three fatty acids.
More b12, zinc, iron, and selenium than beef.
Some studies show it's got four times the vitamin E compared to beef.
Lower in calories and cholesterol.
It is lower fat, so it will cook faster than ground beef.
My friends at BB are offering a deal that they've never offered to anyone! I had to say "pretty please" a couple of times, and guess what? It worked! I can't tell you how long they will offer this deal to me, but here it is:
🦬 Free Bison for a year + $20 off your first box using code ENOS! 🦬
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/ENOS and use code ENOS to get this offer!
 
Connect with Deborah
Deborah on Instagram
Deborah on Facebook
Deborah on Twitter
WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.

51: Can Eating Organ Meats Help Prevent Cancer or Other Diseases? Getting Past the ICK FACTOR With Celebrity Chef, James Barry.

51: Can eating organ meats help prevent cancer or other diseases? Getting past the ICK FACTOR with celebrity chef, James Barry.
Did you know that eating organs can be good for you?
PLEASE KEEP READING!
Trust me, I get it. When people mentioned eating organ meat, I had flashbacks to my childhood and my grandma making liver and onions.
Believe me when I say it wasn't a positive experience.
Humans have eaten organ meats since prehistoric times, and they're rich in vitamins, minerals, and amino acids – including some that aren't commonly found in plant foods.
Today's podcast guest is James Barry, celebrity chef to George Clooney and Barbra Streisand (to namedrop a bit). James knows the power of eating organ meats but he also understands the ICK FACTOR.
That's why he created a super yummy way to include organ meats in your daily diet by using salt! He created a savory salt (to me it tastes like a healthy version of Lowery's season salt), and I use it on eggs, salads, and popcorn.
Listen to today's podcast to get the inside scoop on WHY organ meats are so important to consume and DID James cook organ meats for George Clooney.
James Barry’s 16 + years in the culinary field started as a private chef cooking for celebrities such as Tom Cruise, Mariska Hargitay, George Clooney, Gerard Butler, Sean “Puffy” Combs, Barbra Streisand, and John Cusack. Most recently, James launched his first functional food product, Pluck, an organ-based seasoning. It's the first of its kind and an amazingly easy and delicious way for people to get organ meats into their diet.
Follow James Barry on Instagram (@chefjamesbarry), and add more organ meat into your diet with Pluck!
 
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I love using Bison! It's very nutrient dense and contains conjugated linoleic acid (I know, what the heck does that mean?), which means Bison has anti-inflammatory properties.
Here are the other reasons why I love using Bison in place of ground beef:
Higher amounts of omega three fatty acids.
More b12, zinc, iron, and selenium than beef.
Some studies show it's got four times the vitamin E compared to beef.
Lower in calories and cholesterol.
It is lower fat, so it will cook faster than ground beef.
My friends at BB are offering a deal that they've never offered to anyone! I had to say "pretty please" a couple of times, and guess what? It worked! I can't tell you how long they will offer this deal to me, but here it is:
🦬 Free Bison for a year + $20 off your first box using code ENOS! 🦬
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/ENOS and use code ENOS to get this offer!
 
Connect with Deborah
Deborah on Instagram
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WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.

18. Protect Your Peace to Prevent Disease (with Dr. Gregg Jantz)

18. Protect Your Peace to Prevent Disease (with Dr. Gregg Jantz)
 
Mental health, stress, and anxiety: we've all experienced these feelings.
 
I work to protect my peace.
 
What does that mean?
 
I'm careful about who is in my life, and I'm cautious about what I listen to because that goes directly to my mind.
 
Listen to today's podcast with Dr. Gregg Jantz to learn his easy tips to help you protect your peace. He was very clear with me that there are things we can do daily to have more peace and, thus, better health. Here are some of my favorite tips that I do daily to create more peace in my life (all of my tips received a big thumbs up from Dr. J!). I've worked hard to surround myself with encouraging and kind people.
I've also canceled our television cable, which allows me to choose how and when I hear the news.
 
I had to recognize what I could control to guard my peace.
 
What I can control today:
What I'm hearing.
What I'm eating and drinking.
How did I respond to negative situations or people?
My attitude.
That. Is. It.
 
Once I realized that I could control these things and only these things (newsflash, I had to learn I couldn't control people), my stress levels started to change, and I found my joy returning.
 
Here's the daily ritual I do to protect my peace:
I start my day with a glass of water while I look out my window and not at my PHONE.
I make a cup of coffee and walk outside, rain or shine, and look toward the sun, not at the sun as that can damage your eyes.
I return inside and read my Bible and write in my gratitude journal.
I take five deep breaths and do a little bit of stretching at the top of every hour.
 
Dr. Jantz is the founder of The Center A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, voted a Top Ten facility for Depression Treatment in the United States. Dr. Jantz pioneered Whole Person Care in the 1980s and is a world-renowned expert on depression, anxiety, eating disorders, technology addiction, and abuse.
Dr. Jantz is a best-selling author of 40 books and a go-to media authority on mental and behavioral health afflictions, appearing on CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox, and CNN.
 
For more information about Dr. Jantz, click on the link below:
Dr. Gregory Jantz – Best Selling Author, Depression Specialist (drgregoryjantz.com)
 
 
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I love using Bison! It's very nutrient dense and contains conjugated linoleic acid (I know, what the heck does that mean?), which means Bison has anti-inflammatory properties.
Here are the other reasons why I love using Bison in place of ground beef:
Higher amounts of omega three fatty acids.
More b12, zinc, iron, and selenium than beef.
Some studies show it's got four times the vitamin E compared to beef.
Lower in calories and cholesterol.
It is lower fat, so it will cook faster than ground beef.
My friends at BB are offering a deal that they've never offered to anyone! I had to say "pretty please" a couple of times, and guess what? It worked! I can't tell you how long they will offer this deal to me, but here it is:
🦬 Free Bison for a year + $20 off your first box using code ENOS! 🦬
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/ENOS and use code ENOS to get this offer!
 
Connect with Deborah
Deborah on Instagram
Deborah on Facebook
WhyDidIGetCancer.com
 
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.

50: If Your Mom Had Breast Cancer, Does that Mean You Will Too? A Candid Conversation with a Genetic Cancer Prevention Coach.

50: If Your Mom Had Breast Cancer, Does that Mean You Will Too? A Candid Conversation with a Genetic Cancer Prevention Coach.
This is a topic I don’t know much about, so I was looking forward to interviewing Cancer Prevention Coach and nurse, Krista.
Krista’s focus is on genetic testing because she’s tested positive for a strong breast cancer gene, and she believes it’s the same gene that caused her mother’s breast cancer.
I’ve always wondered: if a close relative had cancer does that mean I will get it too?
What can you do to prevent cancer if it’s a big part of your family history?
How “close” does the relative with cancer have to be to increase your own risk?
Are there tests that you can take to see if you have strong cancer genes?
Krista answered all these questions and so many more.
This is a tough topic, and I’ll be honest a little scary when you think about getting tested to see if you have a higher likelihood of cancer. But Krista is very clear that knowledge is power, and it’s better to understand the risks in your genetics so you can take action to lower your risk.
We had an enlightening conversation about stress and its link to cancer. We are both in agreement that organic is best when it comes to produce, but we also understand that it can also be very expensive. We discussed some unique ways to eat organic produce (she suggests eating 8-10 servings per day) without blowing your food budget.
Krista, BSN, RN, combines her diverse training in traditional medicine, integrative oncology, and functional nutrition to her work with patients at high risk of cancer due to inherited genetic mutations and/or family history. She is currently finishing her Master’s degree at Arizona state University as part of the first Medical Nutrition program in the country. Her focus is nutrigenomics and personalized cancer prevention. She has training through Harvard Medical School in cancer genomics, precision oncology, and immuno-oncology. Krista truly believes knowledge is power, and considers herself a life-long learner.
Her passion for prevention began amidst her mother’s 12+ year battle with breast cancer which was caused by a genetic mutation. Krista, who is also a carrier of this mutation, has since dedicated her career to educating herself about cancer and showing others how to decrease risk as much as possible. She wants others to understand that genetics is just a small piece of the puzzle, and that their DNA is not their destiny.
She owns a private nutrition practice in which she works closely with patients to create individualized prevention plans, and offers various courses throughout the year. Her goal is to empower patients with integrative nutrition and lifestyle modifications and teach them how to “fill their plates, and their lives, with purpose.”
To learn more about upcoming classes Krista will be offering, you can follow her on Instagram (@cancer.prevention.coach)
 
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I love using Bison! It's very nutrient dense and contains conjugated linoleic acid (I know, what the heck does that mean?), which means Bison has anti-inflammatory properties.
Here are the other reasons why I love using Bison in place of ground beef:
Higher amounts of omega three fatty acids.
More b12, zinc, iron, and selenium than beef.
Some studies show it's got four times the vitamin E compared to beef.
Lower in calories and cholesterol.
It is lower fat, so it will cook faster than ground beef.
My friends at BB are offering a deal that they've never offered to anyone! I had to say "pretty please" a couple of times, and guess what? It worked! I can't tell you how long they will offer this deal to me, but here it is:
🦬 Free Bison for a year + $20 off your first box using code ENOS! 🦬
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/ENOS and use code ENOS to get this offer!
 
Connect with Deborah
Deborah on Instagram
Deborah on Facebook
Deborah on Twitter
WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.

30. Can Estrogen Cause Breast Cancer?

30. Can Estrogen Cause Breast Cancer? 
 
I loved this interview with my naturopathic oncologist, Dr. Laura James.
She is a wealth of information and was a great support to me during my breast cancer battle.
 
We discussed estrogen's role in breast cancer and how too much can be problematic. According to Dr. James, excess estrogen (we pick up a lot of additional estrogen from using plastic and cosmetics) may encourage cancer growth. However, she states that the "jury is still out" on whether estrogen causes cancer.
 
We also talk about consuming soy products (spoiler alert, I eat soy!) and if some soy products are better than others.
 
We also discussed a few products I use and that Dr. James recommends for those gosh-darn hot flashes!
 
Her website is a powerful resource for anyone fighting breast cancer or trying to avoid it! Visit LauraJamesND.com.
 
For the Hot Flash supplement created by Dr. James, visit her website above or click here!
 
 
About Dr. Laura James:
Dr. Laura James is a naturopathic oncologist in private practice in Bellingham, WA. She is trained in safely managing complementary and alternative therapies for cancer patients undergoing conventional cancer treatments. 
 
She provides complementary medicine consultations regarding whole foods nutrition, botanical medicine, nutritional supplements, and lifestyle modifications to attain optimum health during cancer treatment and after. She founded Red Cedar Wellness Center, an interdisciplinary integrative health clinic for adults in Bellevue, in 2002, and acted as medical director through 2018.  
 
Dr. James has a bachelor's degree from Tufts University in Boston, and her naturopathic medicine doctorate from Bastyr University in Seattle. She is a Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology. She has served on the Board of Team Survivor Northwest, and as adjunct faculty at Bastyr University's Center for Natural Health. She collaborates with major medical institutions around the Puget Sound area regarding implementation of integrative medicine programs for cancer patients. She is a sought-after speaker for local and national organizations, including the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Evergreen Healthcare, Overlake Hospital Medical Center, Cancer Lifeline, and the Susan G. Komen Foundation. 
 
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I love using Bison! It's very nutrient dense and contains conjugated linoleic acid (I know, what the heck does that mean?), which means Bison has anti-inflammatory properties.
Here are the other reasons why I love using Bison in place of ground beef:
Higher amounts of omega three fatty acids.
More b12, zinc, iron, and selenium than beef.
Some studies show it's got four times the vitamin E compared to beef.
Lower in calories and cholesterol.
It is lower fat, so it will cook faster than ground beef.
My friends at BB are offering a deal that they've never offered to anyone! I had to say "pretty please" a couple of times, and guess what? It worked! I can't tell you how long they will offer this deal to me, but here it is:
🦬 Free Bison for a year + $20 off your first box using code ENOS! 🦬
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/ENOS and use code ENOS to get this offer!
 
🚨New Deb’s Fav Alert! 🚨
YOUNG LIVING PRODUCTS
When my new friend Wendy Kathryn (toxins lawyer) told me on our podcast about the dangerous chemicals in insect repellant, I wanted to cry.
🦟 BUGS LOVE TO MUNCH ON ME 🦟
I can't be outside after the sun goes down because the bugs come out, and within minutes, I've got multiple bites, and BONUS, I have a skin reaction, and it will take close to a month for the bite to go away.
I ended up in my local Urgent Care Med Center a few summers ago because I had so many bug bites.
I use the industrial strength stuff to protect myself. That is, until I heard my friend talk about the Young Living Bug Repellant. It uses the power of essential oils along with sesame oil and citronella. I was suspicious but desperate enough to try this out at my next outdoor event. I applied it everywhere, and the only place I got a bug bite was in the middle of my back - exactly the spot I couldn't reach ahah.
The bottle lasts a long time, and I love that it also comes in wipes.
Click HERE to see my favorite items from Young Living.
And use the code SHAREYL to get 10% off of your first order of $50
 
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This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.

49: Things I Wish I Would Have Known 30 Years Ago, Episode 3: Fear Factor

49: Things I Wish I Would Have Known 30 Years Ago, Episode 3 - Fear Factor
I hate to admit that I've spent a considerable chunk of my adulthood making decisions based on fear.
Letting fear run your decisions is a recipe for disaster.
It impacts all your relationships, career, and outlook on life.
Fear complicates, and truth liberates.
I wish I would have understood that in my younger years.
But it's never too late, and I can tell you that cancer changed me.
I had a choice of being crippled by fear or pushing the pause button when fearful thoughts came rushing in. Pressing the pause button allowed me to ask more questions, gather more information, and not get caught up in fearful thoughts. 
I can't say that I never go down the rabbit hole of scary thoughts, but it happens much less often than it used to!  
Give today's podcast a listen as I recap the skills I learned from my first podcast guest, Jamie Winship.
Learn more about Jamie Winship at JamieWinship.com.
 
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I love using Bison! It's very nutrient dense and contains conjugated linoleic acid (I know, what the heck does that mean?), which means Bison has anti-inflammatory properties.
Here are the other reasons why I love using Bison in place of ground beef:
Higher amounts of omega three fatty acids.
More b12, zinc, iron, and selenium than beef.
Some studies show it's got four times the vitamin E compared to beef.
Lower in calories and cholesterol.
It is lower fat, so it will cook faster than ground beef.
My friends at BB are offering a deal that they've never offered to anyone! I had to say "pretty please" a couple of times, and guess what? It worked! I can't tell you how long they will offer this deal to me, but here it is:
🦬 Free Bison for a year + $20 off your first box using code ENOS! 🦬
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/ENOS and use code ENOS to get this offer!
 
Connect with Deborah
Deborah on Instagram
Deborah on Facebook
Deborah on Twitter
WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.

48: Can Acupuncture Help Prevent Cancer?

48: Can acupuncture help prevent cancer?
Dr. Amanda Tieu states, "Acupuncture has little to no risk and helps with pain, stress, and inflammation."
She's seen many success stories, from helping couples with infertility to injured veterans who've tried everything for pain. In the case of Dr. Tieu's Army veteran patient, his Dr. suggested acupuncture as a last-ditch effort to try before getting surgery; spoiler alert, the veteran had so much success with acupuncture and pain management that he skipped the surgery!
Dr. Tieu also discussed how acupuncture can inhibit the signals from the brain that are screaming, PAIN! It can block pain signals and turn down inflammation.
I've had great success in using acupuncture to manage pain. I broke my leg snow skiing twenty-five years ago and didn't have the resources to get it fixed using surgery (I didn't have good health insurance, owned a business, and couldn't afford to take time off). I used acupuncture for pain management and inflammation. Fast forward to today, and I've trained for and completed five half marathons and surf five days a week.
I can tell you that my experience with acupuncture has been nothing but positive!
 
Dr. Tieu received her Doctorate degree in Naturopathic Medicine, Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and License in Massage Therapy at Bastyr University. She is board certified by the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners (NABNE) and the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). 
She has participated in local nonprofit organizations that sought to provide care to underserved patients, focused on acute injuries and post-recovery treatments of athletes at Bastyr’s Sports Medicine Club, and volunteered as a clinical care member at her local hospital.
Dr. Tieu believes in providing quality patient care through an integrative medical approach. She is passionate about bringing sustainable changes to a patient’s overall health. Her current areas of interest are primary care, pain management, and dermatology.
 
More information about the health benefits of accupuncture:
Researchers pinpoint how acupuncture targets inflammation – Harvard Gazette
The Anti-Inflammatory Actions and Mechanisms of Acupuncture from Acupoint to Target Organs via Neuro-Immune Regulation - PubMed (nih.gov)
Effect of Acupuncture on Oxidative Stress and Inflammation: From Mechanisms to Therapeutic Applications (researchgate.net)
 
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I love using Bison! It's very nutrient dense and contains conjugated linoleic acid (I know, what the heck does that mean?), which means Bison has anti-inflammatory properties.
Here are the other reasons why I love using Bison in place of ground beef:
Higher amounts of omega three fatty acids.
More b12, zinc, iron, and selenium than beef.
Some studies show it's got four times the vitamin E compared to beef.
Lower in calories and cholesterol.
It is lower fat, so it will cook faster than ground beef.
My friends at BB are offering a deal that they've never offered to anyone! I had to say "pretty please" a couple of times, and guess what? It worked! I can't tell you how long they will offer this deal to me, but here it is:
🦬 Free Bison for a year + $20 off your first box using code ENOS! 🦬
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/ENOS and use code ENOS to get this offer!
 
Connect with Deborah
Deborah on Instagram
Deborah on Facebook
Deborah on Twitter
WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.

48: Can Acupuncture Help Prevent Cancer?

48: Can acupuncture help prevent cancer?
Dr. Amanda Tieu states, "Acupuncture has little to no risk and helps with pain, stress, and inflammation."
She's seen many success stories, from helping couples with infertility to injured veterans who've tried everything for pain. In the case of Dr. Tieu's Army veteran patient, his Dr. suggested acupuncture as a last-ditch effort to try before getting surgery; spoiler alert, the veteran had so much success with acupuncture and pain management that he skipped the surgery!
Dr. Tieu also discussed how acupuncture can inhibit the signals from the brain that are screaming, PAIN! It can block pain signals and turn down inflammation.
I've had great success in using acupuncture to manage pain. I broke my leg snow skiing twenty-five years ago and didn't have the resources to get it fixed using surgery (I didn't have good health insurance, owned a business, and couldn't afford to take time off). I used acupuncture for pain management and inflammation. Fast forward to today, and I've trained for and completed five half marathons and surf five days a week.
I can tell you that my experience with acupuncture has been nothing but positive!
 
Dr. Tieu received her Doctorate degree in Naturopathic Medicine, Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and License in Massage Therapy at Bastyr University. She is board certified by the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners (NABNE) and the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). 
She has participated in local nonprofit organizations that sought to provide care to underserved patients, focused on acute injuries and post-recovery treatments of athletes at Bastyr’s Sports Medicine Club, and volunteered as a clinical care member at her local hospital.
Dr. Tieu believes in providing quality patient care through an integrative medical approach. She is passionate about bringing sustainable changes to a patient’s overall health. Her current areas of interest are primary care, pain management, and dermatology.
 
More information about the health benefits of accupuncture:
Researchers pinpoint how acupuncture targets inflammation – Harvard Gazette
The Anti-Inflammatory Actions and Mechanisms of Acupuncture from Acupoint to Target Organs via Neuro-Immune Regulation - PubMed (nih.gov)
Effect of Acupuncture on Oxidative Stress and Inflammation: From Mechanisms to Therapeutic Applications (researchgate.net)
 
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I love using Bison! It's very nutrient dense and contains conjugated linoleic acid (I know, what the heck does that mean?), which means Bison has anti-inflammatory properties.
Here are the other reasons why I love using Bison in place of ground beef:
Higher amounts of omega three fatty acids.
More b12, zinc, iron, and selenium than beef.
Some studies show it's got four times the vitamin E compared to beef.
Lower in calories and cholesterol.
It is lower fat, so it will cook faster than ground beef.
My friends at BB are offering a deal that they've never offered to anyone! I had to say "pretty please" a couple of times, and guess what? It worked! I can't tell you how long they will offer this deal to me, but here it is:
🦬 Free Bison for a year + $20 off your first box using code ENOS! 🦬
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/ENOS and use code ENOS to get this offer!
 
Connect with Deborah
Deborah on Instagram
Deborah on Facebook
Deborah on Twitter
WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.

33. MOLD: Can That Musty Smell Make You Sick?

33. MOLD: Can That Musty Smell Make You Sick?
 
I learned much from today's podcast with mold expert Bridgit Danner.
I've never given much thought about mold and the impact it could have on chronic disease or even cancer!
When Bridgit explained that chemical warfare is often made from a mold, she got my attention!
If mold is strong enough to be used in a bomb, what kind of havoc can it create in my body?
Listen to today's episode to learn more about this fascinating topic.
 
Information About Today’s Guest, Bridgit Danner:
www.BridgitDanner.com
Links to Bridgit's Books:
The Ultimate Guide to Toxic Mold Recovery: Take Back Your Home, Health & Life
Your Complete Guide to Health Recovery from Toxic Mold
According to Dr. Isaac Eliaz:
"You may not be aware of it, but mold is probably affecting your health. So even if it’s not on your mind, “how to detox your body from mold” should be something we all need to be asking.
Even if mold is making you sick, you might not know it’s the source of your symptoms. That’s because mold toxicity can act like many other conditions, so it often goes misdiagnosed and untreated. Exposure can cause many different symptoms, including:
Fatigue
Cough
Shortness of breath
Fever
Headache
Joint pain
Memory problems
Dizziness
Sinus infections
Wheezing
Trouble concentrating
Sensitivity to light
Skin rash
Digestive problems
One of the main reasons mold toxins can cause so many different symptoms is this: These toxins can suppress or damage your immune system. Not only can they bring on symptoms themselves, they can make you more vulnerable to other illnesses.
Surrounded by Mold
Mold exposure is shockingly common. It’s found in the air, damp or water-damaged buildings, even the food you’re eating. Foods that commonly contain mold include cereal grains, nuts, spices, coffee, bulk foods (like the kind you buy from bins to save money) and dairy products.
You come across mold inside and outside, and it can travel around with you. Mold spores can attach to things like:
Clothing
Shoes
Pets
Reusable grocery bags
That means it can come home with you from just about anywhere. And if it ends up somewhere even slightly damp, it will grow and multiply.
In nature, mold speeds up the break down (decomposition) of things like dead trees and fallen leaves. Some molds are used to make cheese or create antibiotics.
But many types of mold can be hazardous to your health. These molds produce mycotoxins, poisons that can cause severe health problems and a wide variety of symptoms.
The two most common harmful mycotoxins are aflatoxin and ochratoxin, and exposure to either (or both) of these can trigger substantial health issues — from chronic allergies to cancer.
What’s more, if your body can’t remove these toxins on its own, they can slip into long-term storage to cause lasting or recurring damage.
Mycotoxins Damage Your Health
Mycotoxins are sneaky. While mold itself can’t enter your bloodstream — though it can hang around and colonize in spots like your nostrils and lungs — mycotoxins can get into your bloodstream and circulate throughout your body.
These opportunistic toxins can hijack your immune system, making you more vulnerable to infections. If your immune system is already compromised (such as people with autoimmune conditions or undergoing cancer treatment), mycotoxins take advantage. If you’re healthy, they can make you very sick.
Studies show that mycotoxins can:
Cause lung inflammation that can make it harder to breathe
Disrupt your gut health by reducing beneficial bacteria and encouraging pathogens
Trigger chronic fatigue syndrome
Affect brain function and cognition
Cause liver damage, including cancer
Worsen allergy and asthma symptoms
Unfortunately, mold toxicity is frequently misdiagnosed. Because of its wide-ranging effects, it’s typically mistaken for other conditions including depression, multiple sclerosis, or autoimmune conditions. Plus, because mycotoxins are opportunistic, they’re often connected with debilitating diseases such as Lyme disease, IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) and fibromyalgia."
From "How to Detox Your Body from Mold Without Stressing Out Your Kidneys & Liver" by Isaac Eliaz, MD, MS, LAc
 
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