Why Did I Get Cancer?

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
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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.

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
 
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.

36: Can Positive Emotions Kill Cancer Cells?

36: Can Positive Emotions Kill Cancer Cells?
 
Join me for part two of my interview with the New York Times best-selling author of Radical Remission and Radical Hope, Dr. Kelly Turner.
Did you know that positive emotions can impact your pituitary and pineal glands and flood your bloodstream with oxytocin, relaxin, serotonin, and endorphins?
Translation: These hormones have been shown in studies to reduce the spread of and the growth speed of cancer cells.
Dr. Turner also shared that researchers dripped oxytocin into Petri dishes holding breast cancer cells; the oxytocin diminished the breast cancer cells.
Listen to today's podcast episode to discover the ten healing factors all her study subjects had in common.
These ten key healing factors for Radical Remission are, in no particular order:
Radically changing your diet
Taking control of your health
Following your intuition
Using herbs and supplements
Releasing suppressed emotions
Increasing positive emotions
Embracing social support
Deepening your spiritual connection
Having strong reasons for living
Exercise
In Radical Remission, Dr. Turner states that these factors are in no particular ranking order — in her research, there was no “clear winner” among the factors. While some people focused more on one factor than others, the majority of the survivors she interviewed did practice all nine of these key factors. These key factors are now considered “hypotheses” — that is, more research is needed to “prove” that these factors improve the chances of healing from cancer or other conditions.
Dr. Turner points out: “I don’t give medical advice nor do I even give advice. I’m just here to report on my research, and I can certainly say what radical remission survivors would do from a research standpoint.”
Dr. Turner shows how survivors overcame dire circumstances and diagnoses using modalities beyond the conventional treatments of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and other “standard” cancer treatments. Interestingly, seven of these ten key factors that Radical Remission survivors reported using are psychosocial (mental/emotional) factors, while the other three are nutritionally and movement-related.
While getting her Ph.D. at the University of California, Berkley, Dr. Turner, a researcher, lecturer, and counselor in integrative oncology, was shocked to discover that no one was studying episodes of radical (or unexpected) remission—when people recover against all odds without the help of conventional medicine, or after conventional medicine has failed. She was so fascinated by this kind of remission that she embarked on a ten-month trip around the world, traveling to ten different countries to interview fifty holistic healers and twenty radical remission cancer survivors about their healing practices and techniques. Her research continued by interviewing over 100 Radical Remission survivors and studying over 1000 of these cases. Her evidence presents nine common themes that she believes may help even terminal patients turn their lives around.
Information About Today’s Guest, Dr. Kelly Turner:
Kelly-Turner.com
Radical Remission on Instagram (@RadicalRemission)
Order Dr. Turner's Books here:
Radical Hope: 10 Key Healing Factors from Exceptional Survivors of Cancer & Other Diseases
Radical Remission: Surviving Cancer Against All Odds
 
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.

35: Can Listening to Your Intuition Cause a Radical Remission?

35: Can Listening to Your Intuition Cause a Radical Remission?
 
A candid conversation with Dr. Kelly Turner, author of "Radical Remission and Radical Hope."
 
Today I welcome Kelly A Turner, Ph.D. and New York Times best-selling author of Radical Remission and Radical Hope.
Kelly and I talk about the difference between radical remission and spontaneous healing and the ten key healing factors that cancer survivors have in common. Sure, we can assume that changing diet and lowering stress levels can impact healing but what about factors such as listening to your intuition? For Dr. Turner, intuition was the hardest healing factor for her to understand so she dove into research to see if this could be a legitimate healing factor, spoiler alert, she found numerous studies citing intuition as a healing factor.
According to Dr. Turner, almost all the Radical Remission survivors that she interviewed mentioned doing these same ten things to heal their cancer.
These ten key healing factors for Radical Remission are, in no particular order:
Radically changing your diet
Taking control of your health
Following your intuition
Using herbs and supplements
Releasing suppressed emotions
Increasing positive emotions
Embracing social support
Deepening your spiritual connection
Having strong reasons for living
Exercise
In Radical Remission, Dr. Turner states that these factors are in no particular ranking order — in her research, there was no “clear winner” among the factors. While some people focused more on one factor than others, the majority of the survivors she interviewed did practice all nine of these key factors. These key factors are now considered “hypotheses” — that is, more research is needed to “prove” that these factors improve the chances of healing from cancer or other conditions.
Dr. Turner points out: “I don’t give medical advice, nor do I even give advice. I’m just here to report on my research, and I can certainly say what radical remission survivors would do from a research standpoint.”
Dr. Turner shows how survivors overcame dire circumstances and diagnoses using modalities beyond the conventional treatments of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and other “standard” cancer treatments. Interestingly, seven of these ten key factors that Radical Remission survivors reported using are psychosocial (mental/emotional) factors, while the other three are nutritionally and movement-related.
While getting her Ph.D. at the University of California, Berkley, Dr. Turner, a researcher, lecturer, and counselor in integrative oncology, was shocked to discover that no one was studying episodes of radical (or unexpected) remission—when people recover against all odds without the help of conventional medicine, or after conventional medicine has failed. She was so fascinated by this kind of remission that she embarked on a ten-month trip around the world, traveling to ten different countries to interview fifty holistic healers and twenty radical remission cancer survivors about their healing practices and techniques. Her research continued by interviewing over 100 Radical Remission survivors and studying over 1000 of these cases. Her evidence presents nine common themes that she believes may help even terminal patients turn their lives around
Information About Today’s Guest, Dr. Kelly Turner:
Kelly-Turner.com
Radical Remission on Instagram (@RadicalRemission)
Links to Dr. Turner's Books:
Radical Hope: 10 Key Healing Factors from Exceptional Survivors of Cancer & Other Diseases
Radical Remission: Surviving Cancer Against All Odds
 
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.

47: Things I Wish I Would Have Known 30 Years Ago, Episode 2

47: Things I Wish I Would Have Known 30 Years Ago, Segment 2
I wish I had understood the healing power of joy, hope, and happiness. And the power of having an inner circle that believes similarly.
But I know now! And I work daily to have more joy, happiness, and hope. Is that easy? Nope. I had to cultivate these emotions by setting up my day correctly.
What does that mean to “set up my day” correctly? It means I no longer over-schedule myself; I spend time outside first thing in the morning and start my day “hanging out” with God and praying for my friends and family. I allow more margin in my day, which helps me keep my stress levels lower.
According to Dr. Kelly Turner, almost all the Radical Remission survivors she interviewed mentioned doing these ten things to heal their cancer.
These ten key healing factors for Radical Remission are, in no particular order:
1. Radically changing your diet2. Taking control of your health3. Following your intuition4. Using herbs and supplements5. Releasing suppressed emotions6. Increasing positive emotions7. Embracing social support8. Deepening your spiritual connection9. Having strong reasons for living10. Exercise
In 2023 I am very focused on number 6 on the list above!
I loved my interview with Radical Remission author Dr. Kelly Turner.
I re-listened to it and was reminded how happiness hormones can kill cancer cells.
Here are some studies that she suggested for my listeners:
Modulation of Anti-Tumor Immunity by the Brain's Reward System 
Oxytocin and Cancer: An Emerging Link
 
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!
 
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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.

46: What Does Indiana Jones Know About Preventing Cancer? A Conversation with Archaeologist Dr. Bill Schindler

46: What Does Indiana Jones Know About preventing cancer? A Conversation with Archaeologist Dr. Bill Schindler
Dr. Bill Schindler told me that in 2 decades of research, he’d learned two simple truths:
Humans are sicker than ever before, and
We must learn from the ancestral past to correct the mistakes of the modern food system.
In today's podcast, Dr. S. tells us we should ask ourselves not what we should eat but how; specifically, to look at food in an ancestral way that makes the food we eat as safe and nourishing as it can be for our bodies.
Bill has spent his career studying indigenous groups worldwide and now understands that living a full and healthy life means understanding how people prepared their food hundreds of years ago.
We had an enlightening discussion about fermented foods, nixtamalizing, organ meats, and farmer's markets. He explained that our digestive tract is very inefficient and "processing our foods," for example, eating sourdough bread can allow our bodies to absorb more nutrients from the food.
His website states that our relationship with food does not exist in a vacuum. That is why diets don't work – they are always out of context because they do not consider the other aspects of "life" that are so important to us. How we acquire, process, store, share, and consume food is uniquely human and embedded in practically all aspects of our lives. So learning to eat like humans again is really about learning to live like humans again.
I HIGHLY recommend purchasing his book, taking one of his online classes, or following him on social media! Click the link below for more deets!
 
It’s not about what we eat, but HOW we eat it. Take control of your health.
 
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.