Podcasts about oncology association

The field of naturopathic oncology has grown dramatically over the past decade. But how much do you know about this naturopathic sub-specialty and what does the future hold for the profession and the patients it treats? Host and Natural Medicine Journal founder Karolyn A. Gazella talks with naturopathic oncologist Payam Kiani, ND, FABNO, who is also the President of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OncANP). Dr Kiani provides an overview of integrative oncology, describes some of the challenges the profession has faced, and previews the organization's upcoming conference. About the Expert Payam Kiani, ND, FABNO, is a naturopathic doctor with a focus on integrative cancer care. As the president of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OncANP), Dr Kiani is committed to supporting patients and practitioners in the journey toward improved health outcomes. Since 2005, he has been in private practice, bringing over 2 decades of clinical expertise to his patients. Dr Kiani earned his bachelor of science in life sciences from McMaster University before completing his naturopathic doctor training at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM). For nearly 10 years, he served as a faculty member and clinical supervisor at CCNM, an experience that solidified his passion for education, mentorship, and shaping the future of naturopathic medicine. As a father of 2, he's dedicated to setting an example of service to his community and contributing as a global citizen. On weekends, he embraces his love for the ocean, spending as much time as possible swimming and recharging in nature.

Dr. Wright is a Naturopathic doctor with 16 years' experience in the field of integrative oncology, having spent 12 years working in hospital-based oncology teams. Dr. Wright is passionate about helping patients access evidence based, natural therapies with a focus on improving quality and quantity of life. She provides tools to incorporate into each day, to create a body terrain that is in-hospitable to disease. Dr. Wright also shares pearls and proven strategies to help with recovery from surgery and to protect against the side effects of chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy and targeted therapy. Dr. Wright believes that empowering patients to best understand and participate in the decision-making for ongoing cancer treatment is an important part of care. Dr. Wright has special expertise in pancreatic cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, brain cancers and digestive tract cancers, offering fundamental support for people with cancer or other chronic conditions. Dr. Wright sees clients via teleconsultation services and is not currently providing in- person care. Dr. Wright is the past president of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OncANP.org) and serves as Research Director for KNOWintegrativeoncology.org, a database of worldwide published human clinical trials in integrative oncology. Dr. Wright has published several articles that may serve as resources in your cancer care journey. Dr. Wright is licensed as a naturopathic physician by the state of Vermont. To connect with Dr. Wright, visit her practice, Good Apple Wellness at https://www.goodapplewellness.com KNOWintegrativeoncology.org, a database of worldwide published human clinical trials in integrative oncology - FaceBook -  Instagram  Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OncANP.org) - Facebook - Instagram _____ To learn more about the 10 Radical Remission Healing Factors, connect with a certified RR coach or join a virtual or in-person workshop visit www.radicalremission.com. To watch Episode 1 of the Radical Remission Docuseries for free, visit our YouTube channel here. To purchase the full 10-epidsode Docuseries visit Hay House Online Learning. Click Here, to learn more about health coaching with Liz or Karla.   Follow us on Social Media: Facebook , Instagram, YouTube.  

Dr. Mutti is a registered naturopathic doctor and a board-certified naturopathic oncologist. Her primary interest and strength is in providing compassionate care through close patient-physician relationships in a collaborative environment. As a Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology, Dr. Mutti applies the art and science of naturopathic medicine to the field of cancer care and treatment, providing alternative and complementary medicine to patients living with cancer. Her goal is to help patients understand health issues they may be experiencing and the treatment options available both conventionally and alternatively. She works with her patients and other health care professionals to develop plans for improved health and optimal wellness based on the body's inherent ability to heal itself. Dr. Mutti is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, the Colorado Association of Naturopathic Doctors, and the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Learn more about Dr. Mutti at Halsa Naturopathic,  Instagram or Facebook  _____ To learn more about the 10 Radical Remission Healing Factors, connect with a certified RR coach or join a virtual or in-person workshop visit www.radicalremission.com. To watch Episode 1 of the Radical Remission Docuseries for free, visit our YouTube channel here. To purchase the full 10-episode docuseries, visit Hay House Online Learning. Learn more about Radical Remission Health Coaching with Liz or Karla HERE. Follow us on Social Media: Facebook , Instagram, YouTube

The Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OncANP) is on a mission to advance the philosophy, science, and practice of naturopathic oncology. In this interview, Erica Joseph, ND, FABNO, discusses important issues associated with naturopathic oncology, including collaborating with conventional oncology, past research, and future objectives.   About the Expert Erica Joseph, ND, FABNO, is a board-certified naturopathic oncologist and acupuncturist practicing at Seattle Integrative Oncology (SIO), where she completed a 2-year oncology-based naturopathic residency. She received her doctorate in naturopathic medicine, as well as a master's degree in acupuncture, and a bachelor's degree in psychology and biology from Bastyr University. Joseph currently sees patients in both private practice and at the Providence Regional Cancer Partnership in Everett, WA, where she helps lead the integrative cancer care program. The private practice of Joseph and her colleagues at Seattle Integrative Oncology proudly provides one of the few naturopathic residencies in the Pacific Northwest. Outside her practice, Joseph has served as president of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OncANP) since 2021. She is also a peer reviewer for the Journal of Integrative and Complimentary Medicine (JICM) and a contributor to the Natural Medicine Journal.

In this episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we learn about breast cancer. They dive into: 1. Breast Cancer Facts 2. Following the Guidelines 3. Breast Cancer Treatments Dr. Aminah Keats is a licensed and board-certified Naturopathic Physician specializing in integrative oncology. She has worked at Cancer Treatment Centers of America and later directed a naturopathic oncology department. Dr. Keats currently works at Capital Integrative Health. She is a Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology (FABNO) and a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, Society of Integrative Oncology, and Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Order tests through Rupa Health, the BEST place to order functional medicine lab tests from 30+ labs - https://www.rupahealth.com/reference-guide

One out of five people struggle with what they need to do due to their mental health.  With this in mind, how can we make healthcare for mental health more accessible?There are several solutions found for mental health throughout the years - therapy, medications, and the like, but these are costly and are not attainable for all. We live in a world where there is much progress on the mental health stigma but there is still ways to go into unearthing all the truths about mental health. Despite this, there are actually natural solutions that are within our reach and will allow prevention of a continuous decline of mental health. This is attainable by going to the root cause and understanding what factors affect the state of our mental health.Dr. Krista Kostroman takes us into refreshing our perspective on mental health. She is licensed as a naturopathic doctor (ND) with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO) and earned my Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM).  Dr. Krista is also an active member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND), the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND), and the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OncANP).In this episode, Dr. Krista Kostroman, N.D. discusses the five types of communities in dealing with mental health: Gut, Body, Mind, Community, and Spirit. These are discussed in relation to mental health in order to keep things simple while optimizing your mental health functions for the long run.00:00 Introduction02:55 Backstory of Dr. Krista Kostroman, N.D. 07:24 Diving into Mental Health11:52 Five Types of Community13:16 The Community of the Gut17:02 The Community of the Body21:01 The Community of the Mind25:23 Community and Mental Health30:26 The Community of the Spirit34:58 Conclusion▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Keep yourself up to date on The DNA Talks Podcast! Follow our socials below:The DNA Talks Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dnatalkspodcast/Dr. Krista Kostroman's Official Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/drkostromanofficial/▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Music: Inspiring Motivational Background by Stock-Waveshttps://www.stock-waves.com/https://protunes.net/Video Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbwVDTn-I0o&list=PLQtpqy3zeTGB7V5lkhkfBVaiZyrysv_fG&index=5▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Music: Peaceful Corporate by Stock-Waveshttps://protunes.net/Video Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I34bTKW8ud0&list=PLQtpqy3zeTGB7V5lkhkfBVaiZyrysv_fG▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

Join A Cure in Sight host Danet Peterson to interview Dr. Dan Rubin, ND, FABNO, to discuss integrative oncology, and the evolution of this practice he has seen unfold for over 20 years. Tune in to hear what integrative oncology can look like, key points to consider when pursuing care.   Learn about their practice here: https://www.listenandcare.com/ Daniel Rubin is a naturopathic doctor based in Scottsdale, Arizona. His naturopathic oncology practice has been an integral part of the Phoenix metropolitan medical community for the past 20 years. After graduating from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM) in 1997, Dr. Rubin returned to SCNM to complete his residency.   In 2004, he became the Founding President of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OncANP). The OncANP represented a revolution for the field of naturopathic oncology providing, for the first time, definition, validation and standardization of the field of naturopathic oncology. Since that time Dr. Rubin has become an internationally recognized naturopathic oncologist. Dr. Rubin is co-Founder (along with his wife, Debi Smolinski, ND) and Medical Director of Naturopathic Specialists, LLC, in Scottsdale, AZ, where he practices full-time as a naturopathic oncologist. At present, Naturopathic Specialists has served the clinical and logistical oncology needs of people from all 50 states as well as 19 countries.   Dr. Rubin is an expert at the integration of traditional and naturopathic medicine for people with cancer and services both the adult and pediatric population.  He is also an expert in the naturopathic approach to people with cancer who either are unable to undergo conventional therapy or who choose not to.  His selected positions include those from the regulatory, education, advisory and community sectors and his main philanthropic interests are focused on children with cancer as well as post-graduate education.   ANNOUNCEMENTS: 5K SITES ARE OPEN FOR REGISTRATION NEAR YOU! Start your team and bring your community to get involved!  July 8, Seattle, WA https://bit.ly/3TTgvP3   July 15, Palo Alto, CA https://bit.ly/3lRFi9D August 5, Philadelphia https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Philadelphia/LookinForACurePhiladelphia August 6, NYC/Brooklyn/Jersey area https://bit.ly/40KUtQH September 23, Denver, CO https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Denver/LookinForACureDenver November 18, Los Angeles CA https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/SantaMonica/LookinForACureLosAngeles November 19, Phoenix, AZ https://runsignup.com/Race/AZ/Scottsdale/LookinforaCure5k December 9, Dallas FTW TX https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/FortWorth/LookinForACureFortWorth December 10, Houston, TX https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Houston/LookinForACureHouston January 21, 2024, Miami FL https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Miami/LookinForACureMiami Head to our site to register for a 5K Lookin' for a Cure near you for the remainder of the year!! www.lookinforacure.org  REGISTER TODAY for the Eye Believe Survivorship Seminar happening in Seattle, WA, Sept 8-9, 2023! Subscribe to the newsletter to stay in the know Newsletter link Email contact@acureinsight.org for questions regarding any upcoming events! ********* Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, or  Instagram @acureinsight, for more stories, tips, research news, and ideas to help you navigate this journey with OM! *A Cure in Sight is a 501c3 organization. All donations made can help fund our podcast to educate patients, fund research, aid patients, and more! Donate $10 $15 $20 today to help A Cure in Sight in their quest to find a cure. Contribute via  PAYPAL OR VENMO or reach out directly to contact@acureinsight.org 

Interview with Laura A. Bolte, MSc, Geke A. P. Hospers, MD, PhD, and Rinse K. Weersma, MD, PhD, authors of Association of a Mediterranean Diet With Outcomes for Patients Treated With Immune Checkpoint Blockade for Advanced Melanoma. Hosted by Jack West, MD. Related Content: Association of a Mediterranean Diet With Outcomes for Patients Treated With Immune Checkpoint Blockade for Advanced Melanoma

Interview with Linda M. Liau, MD, PhD, author of Association of Autologous Tumor Lysate-Loaded Dendritic Cell Vaccination With Extension of Survival Among Patients With Newly Diagnosed and Recurrent Glioblastoma: A Phase 3 Prospective Externally Controlled Cohort Trial. Hosted by Jack West, MD. Related Content: Association of Autologous Tumor Lysate-Loaded Dendritic Cell Vaccination With Extension of Survival Among Patients With Newly Diagnosed and Recurrent Glioblastoma

Lecture I gave this weekend in Hawaii to the Medical Oncology Association; One of the best audiences I've had

Interview with Olivier J. van Not, MD, and Karijn P. M. Suijkerbuijk, MD, PhD, authors of Association of Immune-Related Adverse Event Management With Survival in Patients With Advanced Melanoma. Hosted by Jack West, MD. Related Content: Association of Immune-Related Adverse Event Management With Survival in Patients With Advanced Melanoma

Karolyn A. Gazella, founder of the Natural Medicine Journal and host of the NMJ Podcast, joins Lise Alschuler, ND, FABNO, editor, Abstracts & Commentary, of the Natural Medicine Journal, for a discussion about the journal's mission, vision, and commitment to supporting the naturopathic and integrative healthcare communities. About the Experts Lise Alschuler, ND, FABNO, is a professor of clinical medicine at the University of Arizona where she is the associate director of the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. Alschuler obtained her naturopathic medical degree from Bastyr University where she completed her residency in general naturopathic medicine. She received her bachelor of science degree from Brown University. She is board-certified in naturopathic oncology. Alschuler is past-president of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and a founding board member, immediate past-president and current board member of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She is coauthor of Definitive Guide to Cancer, now in its 3rd edition, and Definitive Guide to Thriving After Cancer. Karolyn A. Gazella is the founder of the Natural Medicine Journal and the host of the Natural Medicine Journal Podcast series. She also co-hosts the Five to Thrive Live weekly radio show on the Cancer Support Network, which is also widely available as a podcast. She has been writing and publishing integrative health information since 1992 and is the author or co-author of several books and booklets on a variety of holistic health topics. ------ "Simple and Relaxing Minimal Ambient" by Coma-Media and “Inspirational Background” by AudioCoffee via pixabay.com.

Mistletoe anyone? On this week's episode of The Red Light Report, I had the chance to sit down with the Dr. Lucas Tims, a naturopathic oncologist that has some unique, yet sensible approaches to treating, mitigating and preventing cancer.  On top of that, he has a healthy respect for mitochondrial health and the role they play on not just overall health, but their relationship with cancer. Dr. Tims sees cancer as a teacher, not a problem. You will learn why and so much more in this information-packed episode!Dr. Lucas Tims, ND, FABNO, is Medical Director of the Riordan Clinic's location in Overland Park, Kan. He is a naturopathic doctor who specializes in IV vitamin C, ozone therapy, the immune system and more. Originally from Northwest Arkansas, Dr. Lucas (as he is known to his patients) is a graduate of the University of Arkansas, where he majored in microbiology. He went on to complete his medical training at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona, before moving to Tulsa, Oklahoma, for an oncology-focused residency program at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA). In 2013, he passed his specialty boards designating him as a Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology (FABNO). He has also earned a Metabolic Approach to Cancer (MATC) certificate from the Metabolic Terrain Institute of Health.Throughout Dr. Lucas' 12 years of practice, he has provided Integrative Medicine support for thousands of cancer patients at multiple CTCA hospitals and clinics. As a board-certified, Naturopathic Oncologist, Dr. Lucas is an expert in how to utilize natural therapies to support patients during any phase of treatment or care setting. In early 2018, Dr. Lucas was appointed to a leadership role serving as Medical Director of Integrative Oncology at CTCA's Western Regional Medical Center. Dr. Lucas is also a 2020 recipient of the Excellence in Healthcare for Cancer Care recognition by the Wichita Business Journal.Dr. Lucas was born into a family where nutrition and organic eating were the norm, and in his formative years he became deeply interested in science and medicine. His upbringing combined with influential mentors during his undergraduate studies helped pave his path toward naturopathic medicine.In his second year of naturopathic medical school, Dr. Lucas met his future wife. Shortly after they began dating, she was diagnosed with cancer. Helping her through her cancer journey was a turning point for him that fueled his passion for specializing in cancer care.Throughout his tenure at Riordan Clinic, he has been instrumental in the development and expansion of comprehensive cancer programs that include therapies such as IV vitamin C, mistletoe, ozone therapy, Helleborus, and acupuncture. He works very closely with his patients on diet and lifestyle interventions that promote a healthy immune system and create the right internal climate for the body to heal.In addition to patient care, Dr. Lucas enjoys doing research, teaching, and writing for medical journals. He is a member, and board member, of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the Society for Integrative Oncology.  Dr. Tims is an absolute wealth of knowledge and expert in the world of cancer. Anyone and everyone will benefit from listening and learning from him in this episode. As always, light up your health! - Dr. Mike Belkowski and Dr. Lucas Tims discuss the following: 2:02 - His background story getting into oncology 4:12 - The forgotten side of the cancer experience  6:10 - The emotional, psychological, and spiritual portion of cancer treatment 7:07 - Acupuncture and stress 10:53 - Post-pandemic changes in oncology 14:46 - Cancer in younger patients 15:56 - Dr. Lucas Tims' integrative approach to cancer treatment 16:59 - Tripping Over the Truth - book recommendation about cancer fundamentals 17:32 - Cancer as a teacher, not as a problem 19:57 - Tactics to deter cancer 24:38 - Mitochondrial dysfunction and how it's measured 27:35 - Mitochondria-cancer relationship 30:25 - Red light therapy for cancer treatment and prevention 32:22 - Sunlight and heliotherapy benefits 33:46 - Tim Ferriss on health, wealth, and relationships, and how it relates to alternative cancer treatment 35:28 - Empowering patients in an informed way 37:41 - Cancer prevention 40:03 - Blood testing from a preventative standpoint 42:27 - Insight to your nutritional needs 43:09 - Nutrition Genome - Personal insight DNA testing 45:21 - Becoming Supernatural by Dr. Joe Dispenza - book recommendation 46:09 - Learn more about/ connect with Dr. Tims - Watch this episode on YouTube - Instagram: @doctorlucas   Website: Riordan Clinic   Facebook: Riordan Clinic   LinkedIn: Riordan Clinic   Real Health Podcast Dr. Lucas is accepting new patients in the Overland Park office   Call 800-447-7276 to schedule an appointment - Check out the newest innovative device from BioLight... the Matrix! - Check out the Kindle version of Red Light Therapy Treatment Protocols eBook, 4th Edition - To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit https://www.biolight.shop - Stay up-to-date on social media: Instagram

In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, host Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, is joined by Dr. Dan Rubin, ND, FABNO, Founding President of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OncAP) and Founder of Naturopathic Specialists, LLC, and Dr. Lucas Tims, ND, FABNO, of the Riordan Clinic. They discuss the role that naturopathic medicine can play in oncology, credentialing for naturopathic practitioners, and Dr. Rubin's connection to the Riordan Clinic.

Join Kristin and Julianne as they talk to Dr. Lise Alschuler about chronic inflammation as a driver of disease. You'll hear Lise talk about how water and ethanol extractions of polyphenols help improve their bioavailability.  Lise touches on the synergistic effect of polyphenols from different phytomedicines and their combined synergistic relationship to help improve their efficacy.  Lise also mentions a couple of her favourite anti-inflammatory polyphenol-rich herbs and her strategies to dosing in managing inflammation.This podcast is designed to provide practitioners with a brief insight into OptimalRx's live webinar with Dr. Lise Alschuler: Chronic Inflammation as a Driver of Disease.  To learn more, please register to the live webinar here.  (Tuesday 11th October 2022)---Lise Alschuler, ND is a Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Arizona where she is the Associate Director of the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. Dr. Alschuler received her undergraduate degree from Brown University, Providence RI. She obtained her naturopathic medical degree from Bastyr University in Seattle WA where she also completed her residency in general naturopathic medicine.She is board certified in naturopathic oncology and maintains a clinical practice. Dr. Alschuler is past-President of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and a founding  board member, Past-President and current Board member of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Previously, she was the department head of naturopathic medicine at Midwestern Regional Medical Center and prior to that, was clinic medical director at Bastyr University. Dr. Alschuler co-hosts a podcast, Five To Thrive Live!. She is co-author of Definitive Guide to Cancer, now in its 3rd edition, and Definitive Guide to Thriving After Cancer.DISCLAIMER: All information provided via OptimalRx is for educational and informational purposes only.  The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for independent professional advice.  Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health. Thank you.

In August JAMA published an analysis of select products for immune system support and found significant quality issues. In this interview, Dr. Lise Alschuler, a naturopathic oncologist and Associate Program Director of the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona discusses the analysis and provides some strategies on how to address dietary supplement quality with patients. She also shares the steps she takes to ensure the products she recommends are of the highest quality.   About the Expert Lise Alschuler, ND, FABNO, is a professor of clinical medicine at the University of Arizona where she is the associate director of the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. Alschuler obtained her naturopathic medical degree from Bastyr University where she completed her residency in general naturopathic medicine. She received her bachelor of science degree from Brown University. She is board-certified in naturopathic oncology. Alschuler is past-president of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and a founding board member, immediate past-president and current board member of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She is coauthor of Definitive Guide to Cancer, now in its 3rd edition, and Definitive Guide to Thriving After Cancer.

In today's episode, Dr. Carrie Jones is joined by Dr. Aminah Keats, a Naturopathic Physician at Capital Integrative Health. They discuss all about breast cancer. Dr. Aminah Keats is a licensed and board-certified Naturopathic Physician specializing in integrative oncology. She has worked at Cancer Treatment Centers of America and later directed a naturopathic oncology department. Dr. Keats currently works at Capital Integrative Health. She is a Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology (FABNO) and a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, Society of Integrative Oncology, and Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians.

In this week's episode of Healthspan Academy, I chatted with Dr. Lori Bouchard, who is a Naturopathic Doctor specializing in cancer treatment and prevention. We discussed the key metabolic and nutrition-based factors that contribute to tumor development and metastasis. Dr. Lori outlined the role of the gut-brain axis on controlling the onset of cancer. She also chatted about some of the most promising treatment options that are available beyond traditional chemotherapy, including intravenous vitamin C injection, magnetism, and ozone therapy. We talked about some of the key carcinogenic agents and how to minimize your risk of being impacted by them as well as best practices for stimulating cell autophagy and killing cancer cells.   Dr. Lori Bouchard has dedicated more than a decade to working with patients with cancer. She helps them build a life that enables them to thrive and co-exist with cancer.  A significant portion of her work encompasses changing patients' perspectives on what it means to have cancer, live in a meaningful way, and add health despite simultaneously managing a disease. As a Naturopathic Doctor with a particular focus on cancer health, Dr. Lori is on a mission to help patients understand the real root of cancer and how gut health, genetics, and environmental factors impact tumor growth. She completed her Degree in Health Science at Western University prior to completing her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine. She is also a member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND), the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND), and the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Dr. Lori is the founder of Inside Health Clinic, Ontario's most innovative naturopathic healing centre which aims to help people reverse complicated and often misunderstood conditions such as Lyme, chronic fatigue, Hashimoto's, and infertility while offering a comprehensive range of naturopathic support, welcoming all those who wish to live in optimal health. She is also the author of Amazon's Bestselling Book “Live Longer and Stronger with Breast Cancer”, endorsed by US Presidential candidate and 4 times NY Times best-selling author Marianne Williamson which is a step-by-step guide to help women fight their cancer more effectively. Find out more about Dr. Bouchard on her website at www.drlori.ca and on Instagram at @drloribouchard. You can also get a free copy of her book here. *** Please note that the content discussed in this podcast is intended for self-education and is not to be interpreted as medical advice.

Interview with Lars Björnebo, MSc, and Anna Lantz, MD, PhD, authors of Association of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors With Prostate Cancer Mortality. Hosted by Jack West, MD.

Dan Rubin, ND, of Scottsdale, Arizona, is one of the leading naturopathic physicians in the United States. His naturopathic oncology practice has been an integral part of the Phoenix metropolitan medical community for the past 20 years. A graduate of the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM) in 1997, Rubin founded the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OncANP). The OncANP represented a revolution for the field of naturopathic oncology providing, for the first time, definition, validation, and standardization of the field of naturopathic oncology. Since that time Rubin has been an internationally recognized naturopathic oncologist.

Dr. Shani Fox is a Physician, coach, speaker, and cancer survivor expert. Cancer survivors can regain control of their health and confidence by working with Dr. Shani Fox. She has helped many cancer patients and survivors overcome their fears of recurrence, rebuild relationships, and make the most of their lives after cancer. Dr. Shani's positive remarks on survivors' inherent potential to achieve wellness and happiness make her a popular speaker and writer for cancer survivors. As well as co-authoring The Cancer Survivor's Fear First Aid Kit, she has lectured at notable events such as the Annie Appleseed Conference, the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Professionals annual conference, and the Cancer Support Community. She now gladly accepts podcast invites to speak to cancer survivors, their loved ones, and those who serve them. In her forties, Dr. Shani realized that she was sleepwalking. She was raised in a well-intentioned household. However, Dr. Shani felt like she were the family's black sheep. She was well aware that she was living someone else's life and that if this continued, she would be miserable. Dr. Shani's father served as an inspiration. She came close to losing him when he was 52 years old due to an accident, but he lived another 28 years. Within those 28 years, her father lived each day as if it were his last, leading an extraordinary life. The book "Victor Frankel's Man's Search for Meaning" discusses the importance of making good decisions. The act of making a decision and committing to it is tremendously powerful because everything that follows is what is required to get there, and it helps to put things in perspective. Dr. Shani was up close and personal with pancreatic cancer since her father died of the disease when she decided to become a doctor and experienced the loss of a loved one to the disease. Despite being diagnosed with the disease, she saw that her father fought it and refused to let it limit what he could accomplish, continuing to visit friends and family. It was an inspiration for Dr. Shani to watch. In this episode, Dr. Shani discusses embracing new beliefs to begin a new chapter in your life. She emphasizes the need to surround oneself with people who value and trust your decisions to go through such a process and recognize that these decisions are crucial to discovering your true self and purpose. Episode 188 of the Beyond Adversity Podcast is a must-listen for anyone who feels living a different life and feels lost in the process. It's for people who are still searching for their true calling, the true meaning of their lives, and accepting that not everyone you know will take your new beliefs and changes, and it's for those pivotal moments when you can see who genuinely and honestly supports your decision to grow and find inner peace. "The Beyond Adversity Podcast with Dr. Brad Miller is published weekly with the mission of helping people "Grow Through What They Go Through" as they navigate adversity and discover their promised life of peace, prosperity, and purpose. Websites: https://drshanifox.com/ (https://drshanifox.com/)  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrShaniFox (https://www.youtube.com/c/DrShaniFox)  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drshanifox (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drshanifox)  Twitter: https://twitter.com/drshanifox  (https://twitter.com/drshanifox ) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cancersurvivordoc/ (https://www.facebook.com/cancersurvivordoc/) 

Applications Open for Empowerment Strategist Certification 2022 http://jjflizanes.com/cert   Free workshop! 3 Reasons Why Traditional Talk Therapy is Ineffective http://jjflizanes.com/therapy   Think you might want to hire one of our coaches? Apply here! http://jjflizanes.com/coaching   Dr. Lori Bouchard is an author, an entrepreneur, and licensed Naturopathic Doctor. She completed her Degree in Health Science at Western University prior to completing her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, a four-year full-time program at the prestigious Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, Ontario. She is the author of Live Longer and Stronger with Breast Cancer, and Cancer Doesn't Own You, endorsed by US Presidential candidate and 7 times NY Times best selling author Marianne Williamson. Both best selling books are step-by-step guides to boost health, and help fight cancer more effectively. She is the owner of Oakville's most innovative naturopathic healing centre, Inside Health Clinic, which has been helping men and women reverse complicated diseases, such as Lyme, chronic fatigue, hashimoto's, and infertility, for over a decade. She is a metabolic trained practitioner through Dr Nasha Winters, and registered through the College of Naturopathic Doctors Ontario, as well as a member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND), Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND), and the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians.   http://www.drlori.ca     JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the host of several podcasts including People's Choice Awards nominee Spirit, Purpose & Energy. She is the Director of Invisible Fitness, a best-selling author of Fit 2 Love: How to Get Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually Fit to Attract the Love of Your Life and The Invisible Fitness Formula: 5 Secrets to Release Weight and End Body Shame. Named Best Personal Trainer in Los Angeles for 2007 by Elite Traveler Magazine, JJ has been featured in many national magazines, including Shape, Fitness, and Women's Health as well as appeared on NBC, CBS, Fox, the CW and KTLA. Grab a free copy of the Invisible Fitness Formula at http://jjflizanes.com/book

Applications Open for Empowerment Strategist Certification 2022 http://jjflizanes.com/cert   Free workshop! 3 Reasons Why Traditional Talk Therapy is Ineffective http://jjflizanes.com/therapy   Think you might want to hire one of our coaches? Apply here! http://jjflizanes.com/coaching   Dr. Lori Bouchard is an author, an entrepreneur, and licensed Naturopathic Doctor. She completed her Degree in Health Science at Western University prior to completing her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, a four-year full-time program at the prestigious Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, Ontario. She is the author of Live Longer and Stronger with Breast Cancer, and Cancer Doesn't Own You, endorsed by US Presidential candidate and 7 times NY Times best selling author Marianne Williamson. Both best selling books are step-by-step guides to boost health, and help fight cancer more effectively. She is the owner of Oakville's most innovative naturopathic healing centre, Inside Health Clinic, which has been helping men and women reverse complicated diseases, such as Lyme, chronic fatigue, hashimoto's, and infertility, for over a decade. She is a metabolic trained practitioner through Dr Nasha Winters, and registered through the College of Naturopathic Doctors Ontario, as well as a member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND), Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND), and the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians.   http://www.drlori.ca     JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the host of several podcasts including People's Choice Awards nominee Spirit, Purpose & Energy. She is the Director of Invisible Fitness, a best-selling author of Fit 2 Love: How to Get Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually Fit to Attract the Love of Your Life and The Invisible Fitness Formula: 5 Secrets to Release Weight and End Body Shame. Named Best Personal Trainer in Los Angeles for 2007 by Elite Traveler Magazine, JJ has been featured in many national magazines, including Shape, Fitness, and Women's Health as well as appeared on NBC, CBS, Fox, the CW and KTLA. Grab a free copy of the Invisible Fitness Formula at http://jjflizanes.com/book

Applications Open for Empowerment Strategist Certification 2022 http://jjflizanes.com/cert   Free workshop! 3 Reasons Why Traditional Talk Therapy is Ineffective http://jjflizanes.com/therapy   Think you might want to hire one of our coaches? Apply here! http://jjflizanes.com/coaching   Dr. Lori Bouchard is an author, an entrepreneur, and licensed Naturopathic Doctor. She completed her Degree in Health Science at Western University prior to completing her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, a four-year full-time program at the prestigious Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, Ontario. She is the author of Live Longer and Stronger with Breast Cancer, and Cancer Doesn't Own You, endorsed by US Presidential candidate and 7 times NY Times best selling author Marianne Williamson. Both best selling books are step-by-step guides to boost health, and help fight cancer more effectively. She is the owner of Oakville's most innovative naturopathic healing centre, Inside Health Clinic, which has been helping men and women reverse complicated diseases, such as Lyme, chronic fatigue, hashimoto's, and infertility, for over a decade. She is a metabolic trained practitioner through Dr Nasha Winters, and registered through the College of Naturopathic Doctors Ontario, as well as a member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND), Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND), and the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians.   http://www.drlori.ca     JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the host of several podcasts including People's Choice Awards nominee Spirit, Purpose & Energy. She is the Director of Invisible Fitness, a best-selling author of Fit 2 Love: How to Get Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually Fit to Attract the Love of Your Life and The Invisible Fitness Formula: 5 Secrets to Release Weight and End Body Shame. Named Best Personal Trainer in Los Angeles for 2007 by Elite Traveler Magazine, JJ has been featured in many national magazines, including Shape, Fitness, and Women's Health as well as appeared on NBC, CBS, Fox, the CW and KTLA. Grab a free copy of the Invisible Fitness Formula at http://jjflizanes.com/book

Applications Open for Empowerment Strategist Certification 2022 http://jjflizanes.com/cert   Free workshop! 3 Reasons Why Traditional Talk Therapy is Ineffective http://jjflizanes.com/therapy   Think you might want to hire one of our coaches? Apply here! http://jjflizanes.com/coaching   Dr. Lori Bouchard is an author, an entrepreneur, and licensed Naturopathic Doctor. She completed her Degree in Health Science at Western University prior to completing her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, a four-year full-time program at the prestigious Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, Ontario. She is the author of Live Longer and Stronger with Breast Cancer, and Cancer Doesn't Own You, endorsed by US Presidential candidate and 7 times NY Times best selling author Marianne Williamson. Both best selling books are step-by-step guides to boost health, and help fight cancer more effectively. She is the owner of Oakville's most innovative naturopathic healing centre, Inside Health Clinic, which has been helping men and women reverse complicated diseases, such as Lyme, chronic fatigue, hashimoto's, and infertility, for over a decade. She is a metabolic trained practitioner through Dr Nasha Winters, and registered through the College of Naturopathic Doctors Ontario, as well as a member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND), Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND), and the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians.   http://www.drlori.ca     JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the host of several podcasts including People's Choice Awards nominee Spirit, Purpose & Energy. She is the Director of Invisible Fitness, a best-selling author of Fit 2 Love: How to Get Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually Fit to Attract the Love of Your Life and The Invisible Fitness Formula: 5 Secrets to Release Weight and End Body Shame. Named Best Personal Trainer in Los Angeles for 2007 by Elite Traveler Magazine, JJ has been featured in many national magazines, including Shape, Fitness, and Women's Health as well as appeared on NBC, CBS, Fox, the CW and KTLA. Grab a free copy of the Invisible Fitness Formula at http://jjflizanes.com/book

Applications Open for Empowerment Strategist Certification 2022 http://jjflizanes.com/cert   Free workshop! 3 Reasons Why Traditional Talk Therapy is Ineffective http://jjflizanes.com/therapy   Think you might want to hire one of our coaches? Apply here! http://jjflizanes.com/coaching   Dr. Lori Bouchard is an author, an entrepreneur, and licensed Naturopathic Doctor. She completed her Degree in Health Science at Western University prior to completing her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, a four-year full-time program at the prestigious Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, Ontario. She is the author of Live Longer and Stronger with Breast Cancer, and Cancer Doesn't Own You, endorsed by US Presidential candidate and 7 times NY Times best selling author Marianne Williamson. Both best selling books are step-by-step guides to boost health, and help fight cancer more effectively. She is the owner of Oakville's most innovative naturopathic healing centre, Inside Health Clinic, which has been helping men and women reverse complicated diseases, such as Lyme, chronic fatigue, hashimoto's, and infertility, for over a decade. She is a metabolic trained practitioner through Dr Nasha Winters, and registered through the College of Naturopathic Doctors Ontario, as well as a member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND), Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND), and the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians.   http://www.drlori.ca     JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the host of several podcasts including People's Choice Awards nominee Spirit, Purpose & Energy. She is the Director of Invisible Fitness, a best-selling author of Fit 2 Love: How to Get Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually Fit to Attract the Love of Your Life and The Invisible Fitness Formula: 5 Secrets to Release Weight and End Body Shame. Named Best Personal Trainer in Los Angeles for 2007 by Elite Traveler Magazine, JJ has been featured in many national magazines, including Shape, Fitness, and Women's Health as well as appeared on NBC, CBS, Fox, the CW and KTLA. Grab a free copy of the Invisible Fitness Formula at http://jjflizanes.com/book

Dr. Adrian holds a bachelor's degree in chemistry from the University of Calgary and then completed her post-graduate training in naturopathic medicine at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine. She subsequently completed a one-year general residency, followed by a fellowship in naturopathic oncology. Dr. Adrian has a private practice in Port Moody BC with a focus on supporting people through their cancer and complex chronic disease journey.Dr. Adrian is an active member of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the College of Naturopathic Physicians of BC, the BC Naturopathic Association, and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors. She holds a prescriber's license, as well as certification in acupuncture, and advanced intravenous therapies. Education remains one of Dr. Adrian's passions and she has lectured internationally to her peers, as well as locally at the naturopathic medical school, and been published multiple times. In her free time, Dr. Lindsay enjoys reading and going on adventures with her husband and children.

Expanding a medical practice is both exciting and challenging. In this interview, Dugald Seely, ND, FABNO, describes why and how he expanded his highly specialized oncology clinic to create The Center for Health Innovation in Ottawa, Canada. There are many aspects to consider when expanding a clinical focus and it's always helpful to learn those valuable lessons from someone who has done it successfully. About the Expert Dugald Seely, ND, MSc, FABNO, runs a clinical practice with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare practitioners at the Centre for Health Innovation (home of the Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre). Seely is the executive director for the Patterson Institute for Integrative Oncology Research at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine as well as serving as an affiliate investigator for the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, and adjunct professor with the School of Epidemiology and Public Health at the University of Ottawa. Seely completed his master of science in cancer research at the University of Toronto and has been awarded over 11 million dollars in grant research funding. Past-president for the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians and recipient of the 2017 Rogers Prize, Seely aims to build on the evidence for naturopathic oncology and the practice of integrative oncology as a whole.

It's the first pod inspired by our listeners' requests! Talk to Your Doctor is a series of episodes about, well, how to talk to your doctor! Whether it's about integrative medicine or questions you might not have thought of, we'll try and cover it in this pod.In the first episode of this series, we answer the question "how do I ask my doctor about integrative medicine?" According to the National Institute for Health, integrative oncology is a patient-centered, evidence-informed field that utilizes mind-body practices, lifestyle modifications, and/or natural products interwoven with conventional cancer treatment. It prioritizes safety and best available evidence to offer appropriate interventions alongside conventional care. That's literally their definition. Patients are often reluctant to talk to their doctors about using therapies that might be outside of standard of care, and doctors don't always know how to advise their patients on the use of these therapies. As more patients are becoming aware of the potential benefits of these treatments, keeping an open dialog with their providers is key.Talk to YOUR doctor if you think integrative medicine is for you.Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians Where to find licensed naturopathic doctors that specialize in naturopathic oncology Memorial Sloan Kettering Herbs DatabaseBoard Certified Specialists in Oncology Nutrition Listed by stateEat This MuchOldways Cultural Food TraditionsSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thecancerpod)

Title: Body: You Can Live and Thrive with Cancer — This is How with Dr. Lori Bouchard, ND    Description:  Today I am joined by an incredible naturopathic doctor, Lori Bouchard! Lori has dedicated most of her career over the last 12 years to working with patients with cancer. But she doesn't help simply manage their care; she helps them build a life that enables them to thrive and co-exist with cancer.    A large portion of Lori's work is to change her patients' perspectives on what it means to have cancer, live in a meaningful way, and add health despite simultaneously managing a disease. Lori truly has an incredible approach and holistic capacity to look at health in the face of a disease that is going to touch all of us in some capacity throughout our lives.    In this episode, Lori shares how to live your best life with cancer, what you can do today to take measures toward preventing cancer (especially if it runs in your family), how she helps her patients co-exist and thrive alongside cancer, her philosophy around taking an integrative approach with the management of cancer, and how epigenetics play a massive role in this entire conversation.    Key Takeaways:  [1:09] About today's episode with Lori Bouchard.  [2:10] Welcoming Dr. Lori Bouchard to the podcast!  [2:48] Lori shares her background and personal story.  [6:52] What Lori has witnessed with removing obstacles in a body that is co-existing with cancer.  [10:05] Lori's philosophy around an integrative approach to the management of cancer.  [11:42] Has Lori found oncologists that would be open to working with Lori through this integrative process of managing cancer? What is their experience with this integrative approach?  [12:49] How Lori recommends that patients approach the conversation of taking an integrative approach with their oncologist.  [14:48] The challenge with moving toward the root cause.  [15:11] Key advice for taking back your authority and not compromising your health.  [15:27] What is epigenetics? How does it relate to cancer and cancer risks?  [18:53] The mitochondria: what they are, what they do, and their role in cancer.  [20:10] Why do some people that seemingly are so healthy still get cancer?  [21:38] The key pillars you can begin to put into place today if your family has a history of cancer.  [22:02] Why the decisions you make every single day are of paramount importance.  [24:10] Alcohol and its contribution to cancer risk.  [26:13] Lori shares what it looks like when she works with patients in helping them to co-exist and thrive alongside cancer.  [29:57] Lori's key performance indicators!  [32:23] Where to learn more about Lori and the incredible work that she is doing in the world.  [32:53] Thanking Dr. Lori Bouchard for joining us today!  [33:07] What I loved about today's conversation with Lori.  [35:21] All about our upcoming virtual event, Impact LIVEs!    Mentioned in This Episode:  Dr. Lori Bouchard — Visit to access Lori's book, Cancer Doesn't Own You — 160 Ways to Boost Health and Beat Cancer Daily, for only $1!  A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of “A Course in Miracles,” by Marianne Williamson  IMPACT LIVEs — November 18th‒21st, 2021    More About Dr. Lori Bouchard, ND  Dr. Lori Bouchard is an author, an entrepreneur, and a licensed Naturopathic Doctor. Inspired by her mother's vibrancy and knowledge in natural medicines, Lori knew from a young age she would enter the healthcare field. She completed her Degree in Health Science at Western University prior to completing her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, a four-year full-time program at the prestigious Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto.    Lori is also the author of, Live Longer and Stronger with Breast Cancer, endorsed by U.S. Presidential candidate and 4 times NY Times best-selling author, Marianne Williamson. This book is a step-by-step guide to help women fight their cancer more effectively. She is the owner of Oakville's most innovative naturopathic healing center, Inside Health Clinic, which has been helping men and women reverse complicated diseases, such as Lyme, chronic fatigue, Hashimoto's, and infertility, for over a decade.    Lori is registered through the College of Naturopathic Doctors Ontario, as well as a member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND), Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND), and the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians.    Connect with my Guest:  Websites: IHClinic.ca & DrLori.ca — Visit to access Lori's book, Cancer Doesn't Own You: 160 Ways to Boost Health and Beat Cancer Daily, for only $1!  Social Media: Facebook & Instagram    If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more:  Please subscribe to The Entrepology Podcast on Stitcher or iTunes.  We would also appreciate a review!    Come Join Your Community on The Entrepology Collective Facebook Page!  They say that you're the product of the five people with whom you spend the most time. Imagine you could spend time with hundreds of fellow entrepreneurs and go-getters looking to up-level their business, body, and mindset! Come hang out with us on Facebook and let us collectively inspire and support you towards your vision of contribution, your commitment towards better health, and your journey of mindset mastery. We're in this together! Come join us today!    CALL TO ACTION  My underlying core belief in life and all that I do as an entrepreneur is that when people have their health, they can change the world.    The conversation that we had today with Dr. Lori Bouchard was incredibly enlightening and important. What were your key takeaways from this episode? Let us know over on my Instagram @DrMeghanWalker!    Tweetables:    “Your destiny [isn't cancer.] There are so many things that you can do to take a hold of how the environment is playing a role in turning [certain] genes on and off.” — Lori Bouchard    “[Cancer] is 5-10% genetic ... but then really 90% of it is the epigenetic part to the story – what we choose to eat every day, what toxicities we are around, even the people that we hang out with. If we are around really toxic, negative people, that is just as bad for our health vs someone who eats Big Macs every day.” — Lori Bouchard    “We all have cancer cells. That's the reality of it. … So we have to look at how our immune system is focusing and getting rid of these abnormal cells every single day.” — Lori Bouchard    “[My] mission [is] to help people realize our [bodies are] phenomenal and amazing. My purpose is really spreading that message and helping people realize how powerful they are.” — Lori Bouchard 

In this interview, our editor-in-chief, Tina Kaczor, ND, FABNO, speaks with Aminah Keats, ND, FABNO, about breast cancer disparities in African American women. Keats is a practicing naturopathic physician at Capital Integrative Health in Bethesda, Maryland, and is also vice president on the board of directors for the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OncANP). About the Expert Aminah Keats, ND, FABNO, received her undergraduate degree in psychology from Spelman College and completed premedical coursework at Rutgers University. After completing her naturopathic medical training at the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine, Keats completed a 2-year, hospital-based residency in naturopathic oncology at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA). She then continued her work at CTCA as a naturopathic oncology consultant and director of naturopathic medicine. She currently practices naturopathic medicine and specializes in naturopathic oncology at Capital Integrative Health in Bethesda, Maryland. Keats also serves as a faculty member at Maryland University of Integrative Health. She is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians, and member of the OncANP Board of Directors. You can find Keats on Facebook and on Instagram @draminahkeats or at her website: drkeats.com.

Is sulfur a problem for you? Dr. Nigh discusses in his book, The Devil is in the Garlic, how sulfur metabolism maybe at the root of your mysterious or difficult to treat symptoms. Impaired sulfur metabolism is a problem that lurks in the background of many chronic diseases.Tune in to find out the vital role sulfur plays in health, how environmental toxins can wreck sulfur metabolism, and what symptoms maybe showing for you in your health, and what to do about it.WHO:Dr. Nigh has been a prominent voice within the naturopathic profession. He has spoken several times at the annual convention of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians on topics as diverse as naturopathic treatment of strokes, the use of hypnosis in clinical practice, and the use of energy medicine in the treatment of anxiety and depression. He has twice spoken at the national conference of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians on cancer cell metabolism.Every year Dr. Nigh attends and has twice spoken at the Conference on the Physics, Chemistry and Biology of Water in Bulgaria, where he has educated researchers from around the world about the unique role of sulfur in the maintenance of water structure in the body.In addition to his work with cancer patients, he also works extensively with Lyme disease, mold toxicity and related illnesses, chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, gastrointestinal symptoms including inflammatory bowel disease, and many other challenging conditions.CONNECT:https://www.immersionhealthpdx.com/

Interview with Charu Aggarwal, MD, and Lova Sun, MD, authors of Association Between KRAS Variant Status and Outcomes With First-line Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor–Based Therapy in Patients With Advanced Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer

Today on the Chronically Healing Podcast I was fortunate enough to talk to naturopathic doctor, Dr. Lori Bouchard! Lori and I had such a great conversation about natural medicine and how to fit it into your healing team. During our conversation, I dove into my experiences with conventional medicine vs. naturopathic medicine and how it was able to help me move forward in my chronic illness. This episode is not a space for bashing any type of medicine, but instead a safe space to talk about the importance of having a multidimensional team. Natural medicine, testing and digging into the root cause of your chronic illness is essential in fully healing or just feeling better on the day to day. I’m passionate about finding a functional, integrative and/or naturopathic-trained doctor to see if you feel like you can’t make any headway with how you’re feeling. I’m so grateful for talking to Lori and learned so much… which I know you will, too! In today’s episode we chat about: What is naturopathic medicine and how does it differ from other medicine? Jessie’s personal experience with naturopathic medicine and how it’s helped her with Hashimoto’s and other chronic issues The importance of finding a doctor that will take the time to investigate what’s going on in your own personal experience and journey How Lori specialization in complicated conditions, cancer and those who can’t get answers The importance of asking the right questions with any practitioner you’re seeing How Lori’s mom influenced her to look into natural medicine and eventually make it her career There needs to be a culture change when it comes to our health to stop chronic illness and cancer Functional medicine testing and how Lori tests right away to see where to focus first How mental and emotional healing is crucial and the importance of having a purpose More about Lori’s book, “Live Longer & Stronger with Breast Cancer” and where you can get a free copy Links and think: Dr. Lori Bouchard’s Clinic - Inside Health Dr. Lori Bouchard’s Instagram Free copy of “Live Longer & Stronger with Breast Cancer” Jessie's Instagram Chronically Healing Facebook Group More about Dr. Lori Bouchard: Dr. Lori Bouchard is an author, an entrepreneur, and licensed Naturopathic Doctor. Inspired by her mother’s vibrancy and knowledge in natural medicines, she knew from a young age she would enter the healthcare field. She completed her Degree in Health Science at Western University prior to completing her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, a four-year full-time program at the prestigious Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto. She is the author of Live Longer and Stronger with Breast Cancer, endorsed by US Presidential candidate and 4 times NY Times best selling author Marianne Williamson. It is step-by-step guide to help women fight their cancer more effectively. She is the owner of Oakville’s most innovative naturopathic healing centre, Inside Health Clinic, which has been helping men and women reverse complicated diseases, such as Lyme, chronic fatigue, Hashimoto’s, and infertility, for over a decade. She is registered through the College of Naturopathic Doctors Ontario, as well as a member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND), Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND), and the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians.  

On this episode, Lise Alschuler, ND, FABNO, describes the paper she recently published with her colleagues at the University of Arizona College of Medicine and the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine about convalescence considerations for patients diagnosed with mild to moderate Covid-19 disease. Covid-19 recovery can sometimes be complex and difficult even in cases of mild or moderate illness. Alschuler and her colleagues describe a comprehensive, integrative approach that may enhance Covid-19 recovery outcomes. About the Expert Lise Alschuler, ND, FABNO, is a professor of clinical medicine at the University of Arizona where she is the associate director of the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. Alschuler obtained her naturopathic medical degree from Bastyr University where she completed her residency in general naturopathic medicine. She received her bachelor of science degree from Brown University. She is board-certified in naturopathic oncology. Alschuler is past-president of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and a founding board member, immediate past-president and current board member of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She is coauthor of Definitive Guide to Cancer, now in its 3rd edition, and Definitive Guide to Thriving After Cancer.

We discuss the role Naturopathic Oncologists can play in cancer care, during or after treatment, and into cancer survivorship. We also learn about the training of Naturopathic Oncologists, how this specialty is evolving, and why it was created. We also discuss specific recommendations for fatigue and in dealing with reducing the risk of COVID-19. Lise Alschuler is a naturopathic doctor with board certification in naturopathic oncology and has been practicing since 1994. Dr. Alschuler is a Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Arizona where she is the Assistant Director of the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. Dr. Alschuler is past-President and Board member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and a founding board member and immediate Past-President of the ​Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She has co-authored two books, Definitive Guide to Cancer, now in its 3rd edition, and Definitive Guide to Thriving After Cancer. The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) recognized Dr. Alschuler in 2014 as Physician of the Year. Dr. Alschuler is the founding Executive Director of TAP Integrative, a nonprofit web-based educational resource for integrative practitioners. She practices naturopathic oncology out of Naturopathic Specialists, LLC. Dr. Alschuler is the co-founder of Five To Thrive, LLC., which has developed the iTHRIVE Plan SaaS mobile web application that creates customized wellness plans for cancer survivors. She maintains a naturopathic oncology practice out of Naturopathic Specialists in Scottsdale AZ. Dr. Alschuler also co-hosts a podcast, Five To Thrive Live! on the Cancer Support Network about living more healthfully in the face of cancer. Watch full videocast on YouTube here: Link

This article is part of our October 2020 special issue. Download the full issue here: https://issuu.com/impacthealthmedia/docs/nmjmag18_oncology_final. Among the tragedies of the Covid-19 pandemic is how it is affecting people at risk of cancer and those being treated for cancer. In this episode, Natural Medicine Journal Publisher Karolyn Gazella and Editor-in-Chief Tina Kaczor, ND, FABNO, discuss how the pandemic has negatively impacted cancer care and what integrative healthcare practitioners can do to help. Kaczor is board-certified in naturopathic oncology and has a private telemedicine practice via Round Table Cancer Care. Karolyn is a cancer survivor and the cocreator and CEO of the iTHRIVE Plan, an online wellness program for cancer survivors. About the Expert Tina Kaczor, ND, FABNO, is editor-in-chief of Natural Medicine Journal and a naturopathic physician, board-certified in naturopathic oncology. She received her naturopathic doctorate from National University of Natural Medicine and completed her residency in naturopathic oncology at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Kaczor received undergraduate degrees from the State University of New York at Buffalo. She is the past-president and treasurer of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians and secretary of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology. She is the editor of the Textbook of Naturopathic Oncology. She has been published in several peer-reviewed journals. Kaczor is based in Portland, Oregon.

Interview with Farhad Ravandi, MD, author of Association of Measurable Residual Disease With Survival Outcomes in Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Dr Davis Lamson practices at Tahoma Clinic in Tukwila, Washington (near Seattle) with chief interests in autoimmunity and cancer. He has published over thirty-five research and review papers, including the subjects of hepatitis C, controlling MRSA, stimulating immune function, emphysema, autism, diabetes, gastroesophageal reflux, kidney failure, autoimmunity, and various cancer-related topics.Dr. Lamson was Adjunct Faculty and coordinator of oncology education for 17 years at the Medical School of Bastyr University from 1997 through 2013. He also supervised ND medical students in a hospital oncology setting. Dr. Lamson received the 2004 Bastyr University Distinguished Alumnus Award and the 2005 President's Award of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians on its founding. In 2015, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award of that Association. He has served on the Boards of Directors of the Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians, the Botanical Medicine Academy, and the Naturopathic Academy of Primary Care Physicians. Presently he serves on the conference committee of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians.        

Today we're talking with Integrative Medicine thought leader Lise Alschuler, ND, FABNO, Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Arizona where she is the Assistant Director of the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine (AWCIM). Board certified in naturopathic oncology, Dr. Alschuler received a doctoral degree in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University. She is past-president and board member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and a founding board member and immediate past-president of the ​Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians. We spoke to Dr. Alschuler about co-authoring the recently published article ”Integrative considerations during the COVID-19 pandemic” with Andrew Weil, MD, and other AWCIM subject matter experts. The article's webpage has logged 150,000 visits since March 2020. ◘ Related content Dr. Alschuler's website https://www.drlise.net/home.html Integrative considerations during the COVID-19 pandemic https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1550830720301130?via%3Dihub AWCIM: Integrative Approaches to COVID-19 https://integrativemedicine.arizona.edu/covid_19.html AWCIM Video Series: Enhancing Wellness During Coronavirus https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgn_N4fbfpRvt1J-KwpT6yEkcLh9X7oO0 4 Immune-Boosting Tips From an Integrative Medicine Expert https://elemental.medium.com/4-immune-boosting-tips-from-an-integrative-medicine-expert-bc197e7f6ef0 ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/2O9ZqiN ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

SEASON FINALE! What is the most common factor among those diagnosed with cancer under the age of 50? What role does trauma or adverse childhood events (ACEs) play in the potential for cancer? Could psychedelics like ayahuasca and ketamine be adjunctive or primary treatment for certain cancers? IN THIS EPISODE: I interview my mentor and esteemed colleague, Dr. Leanna Standish. Dr. Standish is a neuroscientist and naturopathic physician living and working in Seattle WA. She holds faculty appointments at the University of Washington School of Medicine in the Radiology Department as well as at Bastyr University. She specializes in integrative oncology and neurology. She leads cancer research teams and holds an FDA IND for a phase I clinical trial of ayahuasca, a psychoactive Amazonian tea. Dr. Standish is board certified in naturopathic oncology. Her research is focused on the Asian medicinal mushroom Trametes versicolor in the treatment of breast and prostate cancer; functional brain imaging in the treatment of brain cancer; and the development of integrative oncology outcomes studies. New projects using IV Resveratrol and IV Curcumin to treat cancer are being developed. She has provided adjunctive naturopathic medical care to hundreds of cancer patients, and has worked collaboratively with Seattle area oncologists to provide integrated conventional/CAM care. A founding board member of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians, Dr. Standish was board certified in naturopathic oncology in 2006. Her recognition by the oncology community as an expert in naturopathic medicine is evidenced by her being voted one of Seattle’s Best Physicians in the Seattle Metropolitan Magazine in 2002, 2004 and 2008. She has been a member of both the NIH and the Department of Defense study sections for scientific review of CAM research in cancer. Dr. Standish has served as a CAM oncology advisor to MD Anderson Cancer Center. WHERE CAN YOU FIND DR. STANDISH? - Website: https://www.aimsinstitute.net/ RESOURCES: - https://www.aimsinstitute.net/ WHERE CAN YOU FIND ME? Schedule a holistic urgent care consultation with me here: Mahan Health Subscribe to my newsletter for recipes, blog posts, and updates! Subscribe to my YouTube channel Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Facebook Follow me on Twitter Connect with me on LinkedIn *This podcast is not meant to serve as medical advice. Please speak to your healthcare provider before making any changes to your own personal health.

Complete Show Notes for Interview Here Lucas Tims, ND, FABO is a Naturopathic Doctor and Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology, he spent 8 years at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, focusing on all areas of patient care as well as clinical research, and served as Medical Director of Integrative Oncology at Western Regional Medical Center. In 2018, Dr. Tims left CTCA and joined the Riordan Clinic to oversee their Overland Park, Kansas location (near Kansas City). Dr. Tims has treated thousands of patients and in addition to patient care, Dr. Tims enjoys doing research, teaching and writing for medical journals. He is a member of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the Society for Integrative Oncology. Dr. Lucas Tims is an expert on naturopathic oncology and integrative cancer care and we cover a wide range of topics in our interview including IV vitamin C, mistletoe, ozone therapy, the immune system, off-label drugs, and more.  

Welcome back to How Humans Heal! Dr. Sharon Stills, NMD, is an innovative natural health practitioner who provides therapeutic and diagnostic services to women. She is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, the Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association and the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She is a certified meditation teacher of MBSR and the AUM Meditation process.  Dr. Stills is a well-known lecturer and natural medicine consultant who authors and reviews articles for Women's Health Network where she is also a member of their Expert Panel. She is a graduate of The Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine.   Dr. Stills believes that the mind and body must be treated as one in order for each person to enjoy genuine health, true happiness, and to experience their deepest passions every day. She has helped thousands of women transition gently through the different stages of their lives in order to experience greater health and happiness every day. She "invites women to dance with the RED Card Deck as they create their own individual RED path to experiencing brilliant health, inner peace, and daily contentment." In this episode, we discuss: The importance of emotional and spiritual aspects of healing Beyond the miracle pill to true transformation Rethinking how we approach our choices related to health and healing Understanding meditation, mindfulness, breathwork, homeopathy, and other energetic therapies How being present with your feelings and supporting emotional growth is important for healing Exploring other traditional medicines, such as Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine Connect with Dr. Sharon Stills: Dr. Still’s RED approach https://drstills.com/your-red-life/ And her RED healing cards https://drstills.com/product/red-cards/   Connect with Dr. Doni: Website: https://doctordoni.com/ FREE 7-Day Stress Reset: https://doctordoni.com/stress-reset/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drdoniwilson/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drdoniwilson/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/DoniWilsonND  

Interview with Susan C. Gilchrist, MD, MS, author of Association of Sedentary Behavior With Cancer Mortality in Middle-aged and Older US Adults

Dr Sharon Stills NMD, Naturopathic Medical Doctor provides Therapeutic and diagnostic services to patients in need of a different approach to their health. She believes that the Mind and Body must be treated as well and has successfully helped thousands of women with medical concerns. Dr Stills is a leadership member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, The Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association, and the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She is also a leader in legislative issues regarding naturopathic medicine. She is also a certified meditation teacher Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. How important is toxicity to your total health? How do you do it? How do you detoxify yourself? Do you take your shoes off before you enter your home? How important is sweating? Dr Stills believes that everyone should sweat everyday because it moves the lymphatic system. What is Hydrotherapy? How can a hot and cold shower help to cleanse any toxicity? She believes that journaling can help the emotions cleanse themselves as well as creating a to-do list the day before. How many hours of sleep do you get and do you sleep in a dark room? What happens to your cortisol when your stress levels are high? Dr Stills does not believe anyone should drink coffee because it can create stress on the adrenal glands. She mentions EWG. She's totally opposed to sugar. Did you know that you should only eat in an 8 hour timeframe.

This interview was recorded on April 4, 2020. This podcast addresses new information regarding the loss of smell and taste as symptoms, as well as airborne spread of the virus. In addition to being editor-in-chief of the Natural Medicine Journal, Tina Kaczor, ND, FABNO, has been seeing patients since earning her doctorate from the National University of Natural Medicine in 2000. About the Expert Tina Kaczor, ND, FABNO, is editor-in-chief of Natural Medicine Journal and a naturopathic physician, board certified in naturopathic oncology. She received her naturopathic doctorate from National University of Natural Medicine, and completed her residency in naturopathic oncology at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Kaczor received undergraduate degrees from the State University of New York at Buffalo. She is the past president and treasurer of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians and secretary of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology. She has been published in several peer-reviewed journals. Kaczor is based in Portland, Oregon.

Guest Name and Bio: Dr. Lise Alschuler LiseAlschuler is a naturopathic doctor with board certification in naturopathic oncology and has been practicing since 1994. Dr. Alschuleris a Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Arizona where she is the Assistant Director of the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. She graduated from Brown University with an undergraduate degree in Medical Anthropology and received a doctoral degree in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University. Dr. Alschuler is past-President and Board member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and a founding board member and immediate Past-President of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She has been an invited speaker to more than 100 scientific/medical conferences, published 16 peer-reviewed articles, been a co-investigator on 5 research studies, written 6 chapters for medical textbooks, and has co-authored two books, Definitive Guide to Cancer, now in its 3rd edition, and Definitive Guide to Thriving After Cancer.The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) recognized Dr. Alschuler in 2014 as Physician of the Year. She also received an honorary degree from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and the Joseph Pizzorno Founders award from Bastyr University in the same year. She was honored with the AANP President’s award in 2016 and received the Impact award from the National Association of Nutrition Professionals in 2017. Dr. Alschuler is the founding Executive Director of TAP Integrative, a nonprofit web-based educational resource for integrative practitioners. She practices naturopathic oncology out of Naturopathic Specialists, LLC. Dr. Alschuler is the co-founder of Five To Thrive, LLC., which has developed the iTHRIVE PlanSaaS mobile web application that creates customized wellness plans for cancer survivors. She maintains a naturopathic oncology practice out of Naturopathic Specialists in Scottsdale AZ. Dr. Alschuler also co-hosts a podcast, Five To Thrive Live! on the Cancer Support Network about living more healthfully in the face of cancer.Previously, she was the department head of naturopathic medicine at Midwestern Regional Medical Center – Cancer Treatment Centers of America. She was also the clinic medical director and botanical medicine chair at Bastyr, as well she was on the faculty of Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Alschuler envisions a world where all individuals with disease are offered personalized integrative care and are empowered to live exuberant and meaningful lives. She calls Tucson, AZ home. Learn more at http://www.drlise.net What you will learn from this episode: 1) What is the inflammasome and why is it important in understanding Covid-19 (coronavirus) infections 2) What herbs and supplements you can take during this pandemic 3) What are some best practices to help reduce and prevent infections with coronavirus 4) How the coronavirus makes us sick and what some of the common infections are 5) How to eat in order to keep your immune system strong during the coronavirus pandemic How to learn more about our guest: https://integrativemedicine.arizona.edu/ http://www.drlise.net Please enjoy, share, rate and review our podcast and help us bring the message about precision health care to the world!

Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, and yet it is the third leading cause of cancer deaths after lung cancer, and prostate for men and breast cancer for women. In this interview, naturopathic oncologist Tina Kaczor, ND, FABNO, discusses how clinicians can help patients reduce their risk of developing colon cancer. Kaczor has been working in oncology for 2 decades and is a Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology. Approximate listening time: 32 minutes About the Expert Tina Kaczor, ND, FABNO, is editor-in-chief of Natural Medicine Journal and a naturopathic physician, board certified in naturopathic oncology. She received her naturopathic doctorate from National University of Natural Medicine, and completed her residency in naturopathic oncology at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Kaczor received undergraduate degrees from the State University of New York at Buffalo. She is the past president and treasurer of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians and secretary of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology. She has been published in several peer-reviewed journals. Kaczor is based in Portland, Oregon.

Interview with Ganessan Kichenadasse, MBBS, FRACP, author of Association Between Body Mass Index and Overall Survival With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy for Advanced Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer

What part of your health do you need to Reinvent? What areas in your life can you Explore to revitalize your mind? What can you Discover on the other side of your fears? In today's episode we tackle these and other important questions with my inspiring guest, Dr. Sharon Stills. Dr. Stills is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor and a leadership member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, the Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association and the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She is also well known for her successful treatment of Breast Cancer – both early and advanced stage and was featured in the Cancer Prevention Summit regarding her vast experience. Dr. Stills is a sought after lecturer and natural medicine consultant who authors and reviews articles for Women's Health Network where she is also a member of their Expert Panel and she is passionate about her leadership role in legislative issues regarding Naturopathic Medicine. She joins me today as we discuss an ever-important topic that expands to all areas of our life: health. To be healthy - truly healthy - is to have an integrated mind, body and spirit and in this episode we take a look at each component and what it means for your life. Are you living a "RED" hot healthy life? Listen below to find out, and share this with one person in your life that needs to hear this message today.

Interview with David J. Pinato, MD, author of Association of Prior Antibiotic Treatment With Survival and Response to Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy in Patients With Cancer

In this podcast interview, we speak with neuroscientist and physician Leanna J. Standish, ND, PhD, LAc, FABNO, about her naturopathic oncology research. Standish has been involved in original research at Bastyr University since 1987, where she continues to teach and serve patients. We discuss the research she's currently working on—the Canadian US Integrative Oncology Study (CUSIOS)—and its focus on understanding how integrative oncology care affects outcomes for people with certain advanced cancers. In addition, we discuss the use of psychedelic drugs like psilocybin in cancer care—especially for people who have a history of trauma. About the Expert Leanna J. Standish, ND, PhD, LAc, FABNO, is a neuroscientist and physician living in Seattle. She has faculty appointments in the University of Washington School of Medicine Radiology Department, the University of Washington School of Public Health, and Bastyr University. She is working toward obtaining approvals to conduct ayahuasca clinical studies in the United States. She uses functional magnetic brain imaging to study brain-to-brain communication and the ‘entangled minds’ hypothesis. As a physician she specializes in naturopathic oncology, with special interest in the treatment of stage 4 cancer. Standish earned her PhD in neuroscience/biopsychology from the University of Massachusetts in 1978, her ND from Bastyr University in 1991, an MS in acupuncture and Oriental medicine from Bastyr University in 1994, and became board-certified in naturopathic oncology in 2006. Transcript Tina Kaczor: Hello, I'm Tina Kaczor, Editor-in-Chief here at the Natural Medicine Journal. I'm talking today with Dr Leanna Standish about ongoing original research in naturopathic oncology. Dr Standish is a neuroscientist and naturopathic physician with a master's in acupuncture and Oriental medicine and board certification in naturopathic oncology. She's been involved in original research at Bastyr University since 1987, where she continues to teach and serve patients. Dr. Standish, thank you so much for joining me. I want to go- Leanna Standish: Hi, can I just say hi to everybody and especially you, Dr Kazcor, and just express how delighted I am to talk to all of you. Kaczor: Yes, and so yeah, it's very exciting to have you one on one to get to know a little bit of what's going on in the front lines of research specifically. What prompted this was your update at the recent oncology conference. The Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians had their annual conference in February where you spoke. I'd like you to kind of start at the beginning. What was really compelling is some of the research on both non-small and small cell lung cancer as well as breast cancer studies. So, if you could kind of update us about a little bit of what ... update us on what's going on with your research in those areas. Standish: Yes. Well, since 2009 working at Bastyr University with Paul Anderson, we started collecting data on survival outcomes in our advanced cancer patients and have a big enough database that we can start summarizing survival outcomes, which is I think of great interest to both patients and their physicians. What we found, our first study was in breast cancer, stage 4 breast cancer, that our median overall survival in our patients, they were 54 consecutive women with breast cancer. The median overall survival is 47 months. When I first got those data, I was very upset because it means that half of my patients were dead at 47 months. But then I thought, well, how does that compare to other studies that were being published at the same time that we were doing our work? What we found is that the best study that we could find in terms of median overall survival in stage four breast cancer was an Abraxane trial that happened in the early part of the 2000s. Just getting some tea here, hold on. That study showed a median overall survival of 36 months. So the conclusion to me was yeah, this is an uncontrolled study. The kinds of patients that we see are the kind of people that are very proactive. They may be survivors just in their very being, but in any sense that you can think about this, that those are pretty good results in advanced cancer. Then we did a similar study in advanced non-small cell lung cancer, and that was with 18 consecutive patients, stage 3 and 4, and the median overall survival there was 43 months. Then we surveyed the literature and did a systematic, I should say systematized review to find that the median overall survival for all the chemotherapy drug trials and even the new immunotherapies that were coming out in just the last say 5 years, the median overall survival of all those studies when averaged together was only 13.3 months. It's kind of astounding to me how poor results in advanced cancer continue to be. That's the summary. Just one more thing I want to say is that this is why we started the Canadian and US study of integrative oncology outcomes. This is 12 clinics all over Canada and the United States that are doing what we call advanced naturopathic oncology, and we're tracking survival and treatment data from 400 people. That probably will be published, it will probably be at 2 years before that study is published. Kaczor: Are there any intermediate points where you've looked at that data? Do we have any idea of what's gong on with that study? Standish: Which study do you mean? CUSIOS? Kaczor: Yeah, that last one you just mentioned, which I think you called- Standish: Yeah, we called CUSIOS, so Canadian US Integrative Oncology Study. What we know is that we've been able to recruit. We're about 85% done recruiting the 400 patients. We have a good diversity of the patients that we recruited for, which was stage 4 breast cancer, stage 4 colorectal cancer, and stage 3 and 4 pancreatic cancer, and stage 3 and 4 ovarian cancer. We wanted to narrow our study to those 4 conditions. We're recruiting. We're able to collect death data, and the most exciting and problematic thing is what do you compare our naturopathic oncology survival data to? Here I've just talked about a breast cancer study, 53 women, their median overall survival is 47, but what does that mean? Compared to what? Right now there is a tremendous amount of intellectual work going on at Bastyr University and also at Canadian College to figure out what the best statistical method is, and fortunately we've been able to collaborate with some very sophisticated big data scientist with statistical ability that have access to this marvelous database in Canada. We will be able to use the SEER database too, and what we're doing is trying to figure out how to match naturopathic oncology cancer patients to patients that are just like them in these registries and then watch them over time with the hard endpoint of date of death. We're also of course very interested in quality of life. We're also interested of course in what therapies each patient got, not only what they were recommended, but also what therapies they received. For example we're tracking Dr Gurdev Parmar's clinic where they're doing locoregional hypothermia. Another clinic is using mistletoe therapy intensively. Another clinic, such as ours at the Ames Institute in Seattle, we're focusing now on the utilization of what's being called metabolic therapy, which is the idea of the cliché is starving cancer using FDA off label drugs that is all the rage these days, very interesting approach. We're using intravenous vitamin C along with chemotherapy. We've sort of abandoned the idea that as a monotherapy it does much. We're starting to explore the safe use of quercetin as a botanical medicine that really needs to be given intravenously to be bioavailable. But I think the most important thing we're doing is taking seriously the idea that trauma, childhood trauma in particular, is a risk factor for development of cancer. And I'm referring of course to the famous ACEs study, Adverse Childhood Events study, that linked in a dose-dependent way the number of adverse childhood events like neglect, foster child, abandonment by parents, alcoholism, violence, etc., war, that the number of these events is correlated with the risk of cancer later in life. And so we at Ames Institute are saying well okay, if that is an important causal feature of why we get cancer, then let's get to that. We're using now psychedelic assisted psychotherapy to be able to do the deep work that is required to help people heal from posttraumatic stress disorder, which not only can come from childhood, but just the very experience of having cancer, being diagnosed with cancer, going through cancer treatment produces posttraumatic stress disorder. What we're hoping is all these therapies combined are going to improve the median overall survival of our patients. That's what we're doing here in my clinic. Kaczor: Tell me a little bit more about this. Is this low-dose psychedelics? I think we're talking about it here in Oregon from a state level. I think there's going to be actually some kind of referendum vote to see if we can legalize such things here, so I'm curious about this. Standish: Yes. The initiative that will be happening in Oregon in 2020 is about permitting psychotherapists, certified licensed and fully trained psychotherapists, to utilize psilocybin in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder and also in end-of-life care. That's very exciting. But in the meantime, right now there are no legal psychedelic drugs available for physicians with 1 exception, and that is ketamine. Ketamine is a drug that comes from anesthesia. It's been very well studied as both an anesthetic, but in low doses, it produces a state of consciousness that some people would describe as psychedelic with a dissolution of the sense of self, a connection with higher realities, a connection with one's ancestry, an ability to do deep work in the presence of a physician and a nurse who are overseeing the treatment. What we've found is a 3-hour ketamine session that's led and facilitated in an excellent way can help enormously relieving the depression and the anxiety that is part of all of our lives, but especially if you've been diagnosed with cancer, and especially if you have the kind of trauma in your childhood that is a risk factor for cancer. Kaczor: Is there already clinical data on the use of this? Standish: On what? I'm sorry, clinical data on what? Kaczor: On ketamine or psychedelics being used in this fashion. Standish: No. What there is, this is translational science, and the reason I love naturopathic oncology is that we are people who take science and translate it into other domains of medicine. We know without a doubt now that the state of consciousness, emotional states and brain states associated with those emotional states, have direct effect on the autonomic nervous system, which has direct effects through a cascade of physiology and biochemistry that affects the behavior of cells in the tumor bed. And there's tons of work on that. Is there work on the use of psychedelics for healing cancer? No, but it will be coming, and I hope that we can show some leadership in that area here in Seattle because I think it's an extremely important area. The reason psychedelics might be important too is that most of them have very strong serotonergic effects. What we've found in immunology is that the kinds of cells that are involved in the immunological response to cancer, T-cells in particular, are loaded with serotonin receptors. It is not a far stretch to imagine that one of our future immunotherapies will be psychedelics, and there's now kind of a rage around doing low dose psychedelics, all of which are considered by the drug enforcement agency to be controlled substances, but there's huge interest in this field. Most of us have probably seen Michael Pollan's new book How to Change Your Mind. Kaczor: Yes, yeah. It's a fascinating read. It definitely had more data behind the use of it for emotional states than I had ever realized before reading that book. So let me ask you this because our listeners are often clinicians themselves. Sometimes they are the lay public. In any case, if people want to look further to see if they are appropriate to enter a study or they have patients that might be appropriate, because what I hear you saying is some of these tough-to-treat cancers, whether it's stage 4 disease or lung cancer in stages 3 and 4, they're tough to treat, and we all want to help our patients as best we can. So where would someone go to find you or one of the other 14 clinics involved in CUSIOS study? We'll put a link here with the podcast, but otherwise, where do we find you? Standish: Oh, okay. Yes, please to go the Bastyr University website, and look at the research, and then look for CUSIOS [https://bastyr.edu/research/studies/canadianus-integrative-oncology-study-cusios-advanced-integrative-oncology]. Everything is updated there. It's also listed on the national NIH clinical trials .gov site, and all the clinics are listed there [https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02494037]. Kaczor: That's great, and I think what we have is more of a full whole-systems research, outcomes-based research is what I hear you saying. All of these are taking into account large plants, not single agents, which is why we often have weak data when we use single agents in our medicine. Kudos for mastering the complexity of figuring out how to get this data going and inform us. Standish: Yeah, I think that one of our fundamental hypotheses is that natural medicines, those that are known and those that are not known yet, have a potential when they're used in the correct sequence and at the right time and in the right patient who has the right genetics and the right epigenetics at the time that you see them, that our therapies have a chance of really extending high quality life and making cancer into what we hoped for AIDS in the old days as a chronic manageable condition. I think that that day is coming, and we're certainly not there yet. That's for sure. Kaczor: Yeah, yeah. I'm excited because I think that we can track the data much better than we have been able to, so that's certainly helps our cause as well. I thank you for carving out some time in your day and speaking with us today and updating us on what's going on. It's all very exciting, and thank you for all of your ongoing work. Standish: Okay, thank you, Tina. Thanks, everybody. See you soon.

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR! Get a great personalized gift from Swanky Badger. Enter code KWEENS at checkout for 10% off! --- Dr. Aliza Cicerone, ND FABNO is a naturopathic doctor with a practice in San Diego, CA. She specializes in oncology and came on the show to talk with us about using naturopathic/holistic treatments for breast cancer. Here’s an overview of what’s covered in this interview: Cicerone’s background and how she became an ND and decided to specialize in oncology The difference between an MD and an ND The risk profile for breast cancer – how many women will develop it in their lifetime and how risk increases with age Risk factors for developing breast cancer and how to mitigate that risk Breast cancer prevention and early diagnosis. The importance of doing self-breast exams and some other lifestyle factors to consider. How naturopathic treatment can be used alongside western medicine to treat breast cancer Preventative screenings, including info about mammograms. Click here to visit the website for the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians Click here to contact/work with Dr. Cicerone --- If you liked this episode of the Birth Kweens Podcast, tell your friends! And go to iTunes, Stitcher, GooglePlay, and Spotify to rate/review/subscribe to the show. For more from us, visit www.BirthKweens.com to sign up for our newsletter. Follow us on Instagram @BirthKweens, join our Facebook group the Birth Kweens Podcast Community, and email us at birthkweens@gmail.com with your questions, suggestions and feedback. Also, be sure to click here so that you can support the show while doing your regular Amazon shopping!

Interview with Joseph M. Unger, PhD, author of Association of Patient Comorbid Conditions With Cancer Clinical Trial Participation

Interview with Andrew J. Dannenberg, MD, author of Association of Body Fat and Risk of Breast Cancer in Postmenopausal Women With Normal Body Mass Index: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial and Observational Study

Dr Greg Nigh co-founded the Immersion Health Centre in 2014 after completing the Naturopathic Doctor program, and the Master of Science and Oriental Medicine Program.  During his early years of work, he developed his interest and passion for researching and implementing alternative cancer therapies.  Dr Nigh has spoken several times at the annual convention of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the National Conference of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians on cancer cell metabolism.  Dr Nigh is a prolific reader, researcher, and writer and has also contributed a chapter to the upcoming two-volume Foundations of Naturopathic Medicine textbook.   Recently Dr Nigh and Dr Jacobi both presented on the SIBO SOS Summit.  Dr Jacobi loved Dr Nigh's talk on hydrogen sulfide and has invited him on the show to discuss sulfur metabolism and his unique ideas about hydrogen sulfide and sulfur imbalances.   Topics discussed include: How did Dr Nigh come to specialise in sulfur? All about sulfur metabolism. Sulfur chelates so well that it can get bound up in our bodies with toxic things. The GAPS diet, how it has high sulfur content, and why some patients may not feel well on the GAPS diet. Sulfur issues as the ‘canary in the coalmine' of toxicity issues in general. How the demand for sulfur is higher due to increased exposure to pollutants in modern life, and the impact this has on sulfur binding throughout the body and not just in phase 2 liver detoxification. How does endogenous sulfur processing, and sulfur production and reduction by certain gut bacteria, connect? Sulfur exposure is all dietary, and is metabolised to sulfate in the body. Sulfate is required in the body in a constant supply, and sometimes the metabolism of sulfur to sulfate is hindered. Heparan sulfate - every surface is in the body is lined with this. Elements that sulfur is used to build in the body. The primary, and alternative, pathway/s of sulfate production. Cystathionine beta synthase (CBS) pathway, what it generates (hydrogen sulfide) PAPS - the activated form of sulfate, and the pathways the body uses to get it. When people are reactive to sulfur or sulfur containing foods or thiols, they are not having an efficient process that ends up in PAPS - what are they reacting to in the pathway? If people cannot get the end product PAPS, then people can overgrow the sulfur fixing bacteria so that they produce higher levels of hydrogen sulfide and sulfide, which can be directly oxidised into sulfate by the mitochondria in the body. Dr Nigh's view is that the overgrowth of hydrogen sulfide bacteria can be seen as an adaptive overgrowth. How to reduce desulfovibrio with diet. Reasons why sulfate production can be shut down, one being glyphosate - a direct hit to sulfate production in the body, chelation of minerals that are needed for sulfur production, interference of specific amino acids involved in the sulfur cycle, and more. The impact of glyphosate on the sulfur production in the body is profound. Glyphosate - a toxic herbicide, the active ingredient in roundup. Glyphosate chelates molybdenum. We need tiny amounts of it, and if we only need tiny amounts it does not take much to chelate and use it up. Dr Nigh's view on testing. Patient symptom red flags that point to sulfur issues, for example: Hydrogen sulfide is a vasodilator, so has links to orthostatic hypotension. Any gut issues - warrants sulfur issue suspicion. Alcohol sensitivity Red, hot presentation Brain fog Histamine and sulfur overlaps. Histamine issue symptoms. Dr Nigh's protocols for enhancing sulfate production from sulfide. Taking the patient off sulfur foods for a week then gradual reintroduction. Detoxification protocols Infrared sauna Molybdenum supplementation Biotics Mo-Zyme Forte - food based tablet based on sprouted lentils 150mcg molybdenum Tablet chewed 2 times per day For those with bloating or gut issues Biotics Bio HPF - bismuth, demulcents, and others. Bismuth reduces hydrogen sulfide production in the gut. Butyrate The most underrated gut nutrient that there is. Biotics Butyric-Cal-Mag Apax EnteroVite Digestive enzyme Hydroxocobalamin injections or sublingually to lower hydrogen sulfide in the blood. Zinc acetate as a binder for hydrogen sulfide Glyphosate strongly chelates zinc. Detox support, coffee enemas, colonics, epsom salt baths (magnesium sulfate) - increasing sulfate transdermally, adrenal support if indicated Epsom salts (4 cups per bath) - a way to get sulfate in without the reactivity of digestion. Sensory deprivation tank option. Dr Yarnell's low sulfur diet Thiols and Dr Nigh's opinion on their reactivity for people. Red meat is the highest dietary source of sulfur and yet does not seem to have many people reacting to it, whereas garlic does. Why is this? Foods to watch - eggs, onion, kale, garlic, cabbage, brussel sprouts, cabbage, brassica family. Kale accumulates the heavy metal thallium (from waste-water used for crops). Do Allicin extracts still elicit issues in people with sulfur issues? Highly important to include any sulfur food items that are tolerated for the sulfur content (required by body). Dr Nigh's sulfur protocol and his success with SIBO patients. What is the connection between Dr Nigh's success with methane dominant SIBO clients and the sulfur protocol? How might glyphosate toxicity play into this? Methanobrevibacter smithii - not a pathogen, why? SIBO bacteria - why do we only grow certain bacteria? Dr Nigh's sulfur metabolism nuggets.   Resources Dr Greg Nigh Immersion Health Portland, Oregon drnigh@immersionhealthpdx.com SIBO SOS Summit Dr Yarnell Naturopathic Foundations of Gastrointestinal Diseases? Foundations of Naturopathic Medicine Biotics Research Mo-Zyme Forte Bio HPF Apax EnteroVite

About the Interview Tina Kaczor, ND, FABNO, recently sat down with Dugald Seely, ND, MSc, FABNO, director of the Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre, to discuss several ongoing studies in integrative oncology. Studying integrative oncology has unique study design challenges. They talked about how these challenges are met and how current study designs are attempting to accurately reflect complex in-office care. Seely covered a broad range of topics, from details of specific studies to an overview of the current landscape of collaborating with peers in integrative oncology. He also offered some tips on how private practice clinicians can begin to participate in research. The Thoracic POISE Trial One of Seely’s current research endeavors is the Thoracic Peri-Operative Integrative Surgical Care Evaluation (POISE) Trial. Seely says it’s probably the most interesting and complex study his team is currently working on. The goal of this trial is to explore the impact of naturopathic medicine in addition to conventional usual care at the hospital for patients who have thoracic cancers and are eligible for surgery. The researchers are randomizing a group of these patients into receiving standard usual care at the hospital only, or getting usual care plus an integrated approach delivered by a naturopathic doctor before surgery and for a year after surgery. They’ll be looking at a whole battery of different outcomes, including adverse events related to surgery, quality-of life-measures, immune function, inflammatory changes, cost-effectiveness, and, ultimately, long-term survival and recurrence rate over 5 years. Seely sees this study as an opportunity to investigate the effectiveness of truly holistic, whole-person care. To do that, they’ll be employing interventions in 4 domains: Targeted natural health products Nutritional approaches Fitness improvements (particularly pulmonary fitness) Mind and body medicine and psychological well-being At the end of the study, Seely expects to be able to say whether, as a whole, naturopathic medicine in this setting can make a difference in outcomes related to survival or adverse events related to surgery.  Canadian/US Integrative Oncology Study Another study Seely is working on is called the Canadian/US Integrative Oncology Study. This is being done in partnership with Bastyr University. The other principal investigator is Leanna Standish, ND, PhD, LAc, FABNO. This study, which will be conducted over a 6- to 7-year period, will recruit and observe the interventions given to patients with 4 types of late-stage cancer. The researchers will look at the naturopathic care interventions given to these patients at 11 different clinics across North America. Seely and the research team are looking at clinics with the most innovative and useful therapies in naturopathic oncology. They’ll document the interventions and follow the patients to observe effects on survival rates. In addition, they’ll be looking at cost and quality of life. In the end, Seely hopes the CUSIOS trial will shed light on the outcomes we see with patients who go through these advanced integrative oncology clinics. How Can Clinicians Get Involved in Research? For clinicians interested in getting involved in research, Seely offered this guidance: Build relationships. For him, doing graduate work was key because it automatically caused him to engage and collaborate with others. If you’re interested in research, start by connecting with people at academic institutions and begin the dialog. If you’d like to learn more about the sites currently involved in integrative medicine research, visit Clinicaltrials.gov. About the Expert Dugald Seely, ND, MSc, FABNO, leads the clinical practice and cancer research program for the Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre. In addition to his clinical role as a naturopathic doctor, he also serves as the executive director of research & clinical epidemiology at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, affiliate investigator for the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, and vice president for the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Seely completed his master of science in cancer research at the University of Toronto and is a fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology. As a clinician scientist, Seely has been awarded competitive grant and trainee funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Canadian Breast Cancer Research Alliance, the SickKids Foundation, the Lotte and John Hecht Memorial Foundation, the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation, and the Gateway for Cancer Research Foundation. Transcript Tina Kaczor, ND, FABNO: Hello. I'm Tina Kaczor with the Natural Medicine Journal. I'm speaking today with naturopathic physician and researcher, Dugald Seely. Dr. Seely is the founder and executive director of the Ottawa Integrative Cancer Center in Ontario, Canada. He has led numerous research projects including the largest integrative naturopathic cancer care clinical trial ever conducted in North America. He has more than 50 MEDLINE indexed peer-reviewed publications. Last but not least, among his many accolades over the years, he has most recently been awarded the Dr. Rogers Prize, which is a prize awarded in Canada for excellence in complementary medicine. Dr. Seely, thanks so much for joining me today. Dugald Seely, ND, FABNO: Thanks so much for having me on to talk, Tina. Kaczor: There are so many things that we could talk about in the realm of research. You're also a practicing clinician, so there's lots we could discuss. I want to start off with a couple projects that are currently ongoing for you, maybe that you're knee-deep in. If you could just start us off with a couple research projects that you have going on these days. Seely: Yeah. Sure. One of the ones that you mentioned, the integrative oncology study, is a big study that we're doing. That's probably the most interesting and complex study that we're running right now. I say running a little bit loosely because we actually haven't started it yet. We're waiting on final ethics approval. We're nearing the runway anyways. This is the Thoracic POISE Trial, which is the Thoracic Peri-Operative Integrative Surgical Care Evaluation Trial. The goal for this trial is to explore the impact of naturopathic medicine in addition to conventional usual care at the hospital for patients who have thoracic cancers and are eligible for surgery. What we're doing in this study is we're going to be randomizing a group of these patients into receiving standard usual care at the hospital only, or getting usual care plus an integrated approach delivered by a naturopathic doctor prior to their surgery and for a year after the surgery as well. We have a whole battery of different outcomes that we're exploring, including adverse events related to surgery. We're looking at quality of life measures. We're looking at some biological surrogates, including immune function, inflammatory changes in the body, and we're looking at some cost-effective outcomes and, ultimately, long-term survival and recurrence rate over 5 years. This study is a long study. It's going to take us probably, by the end of the whole thing, maybe 12 years. We're starting off with a feasibility component to explore the interventions and how effective they can be applied before we move into the randomized component with a much larger population. Kaczor: That brings up a question in my mind. That is, when you talk about the feasibility aspect, are you designing it such that the intervention will be standardized across the patients, or will this be more naturopathic in it being more personalized per patient in a systems-based approach? Seely: Yeah. That's a great question. We've struggled a lot with how to develop the intervention in a way that could be representative of naturopathic medicine in the field. Then, also scalable and standardizable in a way that it could be replicated in another trial. I think we balanced it as much as we can from both ends. It depends on who you speak to I suppose around that. The goal is truly holistic or a whole-person care. We have components that relate to the use of targeted natural health products that we've standardized for this population. We've got a nutritional approach that we've standardized to some degree. We have interventions related to improving fitness and pulmonary fitness in particular. Then we have interventions related to mind and body medicine and psychological well-being. Those four domains comprise the types of interventions that we have. Within each of those, we developed specific interventions that we detailed how this would be applied, and under what conditions, to these patients so that this can be clearly documented. There is a standardized approach that we're using. There is some flexibility in terms of the patients and how they represent in terms of making changes to the intervention. For example, if someone presents with diarrhea, they will be provided with probiotics as well as their core interventions. If they have weight loss, they would get whey protein as well. If they're experiencing mucositis or neuropathy, we'll apply glutamine. There are some things that we can tweak based on symptoms that the patient has. Initially, at least, everyone in the study is going to get a course of intervention that everyone will receive similar. We don't know what is going to be providing what effect. That's the nature of a pragmatic study like this. We'll be able to say, at the end of the day, that this whole-person approach, what effect does it have on the outcomes that we're looking at. These are important outcomes for these patients regardless. It's a bit of a black box at the end of the day. We won't be able to identify what specific intervention has what effect, but we can say, as a whole, naturopathic medicine in this setting can make a difference in outcomes related to survival or adverse events related to surgery. Things like duration of hospitalization after surgery, so we'll have information on that. Kaczor: This particular trial is being done in conjunction with area cancer centers and your center specifically. This is site-specific. Is that right? Seely: It is initially. The feasibility study, which won't be randomized, is going to happen with the Ottawa Hospital as the hospital site. Then, the Ottawa Integrative Cancer Center (OICC) will be the site where the naturopathic care will be delivered. Once we have run in a few of them, when we do the randomization, we do plan on having at least 2 additional sites across the country. We have a couple places identified that will be good sources for recruitment. It will take place in other sites as well. Kaczor: Great. I like the idea of it being a whole-systems approach because that's one of the things that we run into in naturopathic medicine is that the reductionist view of a single agent being studied is never reflective of what we're actually doing. That's great. My understanding is you have another study that has multiple locations. Is that correct? Seely: Yeah. We're doing another study, which is quite different. It's an observational study called CUSIOS. It's the Canadian/US Integrative Oncology Study. This is being done in partnership with Bastyr University and the other co-PI is Dr. Leanna Standish. Really, we're looking at in this study over a 6- to 7-year period to recruit and observe the interventions that are given to patients with late-stage cancer, 4 types of late-stage cancer. We're looking at what the naturopathic care interventions are being given to these patients at 11 different clinics across North America—5 in Canada and 6 in the United States. Each of these clinics are being led by what one would consider to be a naturopathic oncologist or someone steeped in naturopathic oncology. We're tying to look at clinics that have some of the best therapies, the most innovative and useful therapies, in the naturopathic oncology realm being given to these patients. We want to look at what those interventions are and we're documenting that using REDCap. Then, we're going to be also following these patients to see what the survival rate is amongst these patients. Then, we're also doing a substudy within that looking at cost and quality of life. Their experience through the care as well in a more of a qualitative kind of a way. Again, a lot of outcomes that we're trying to track, it is observational so it won't have the same sort of subjective biases for sure. It'll give us, I think, a lot of really good information about what the practice of naturopathic oncology is ostensively at its best, and what are some of the outcomes that we're seeing patients go through these advanced integrative oncology clinics. Kaczor: Yeah. Let me ask you this as far as time horizons. These are both pretty lengthy studies. I have a 2-part question. One, when can we look forward to preliminary results or the first publications coming out of either of these trials? Two, are they registered such that, regardless of how the data shakes out, positive or negative, that it will be published? I understand that once trials are registered in a certain way, the data has to be published at some point. Seely: Yes. For sure, we will publish regardless of what the outcomes are. The CUSIOS study is ongoing. It is registered under clinicaltrials.gov. Thoracic POISE is not yet registered because we haven't got it through ethics yet. We will be establishing that soon. We will be publishing those, no question. We actually have submitted one publication so far and it's been peer reviewed. This is looking at the intervention development process that we used for thoracic POISE, which is really a collaborative effort with physicians at the hospitals, at the hospital pharmacists, the naturopathic doctors as well. That's being submitted for publication. We also have information related to the survey. When you survey the whole profession through the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OncANP), we wanted to know what were the best interventions, what were people using. That really helped influence the interventions that are being chosen for this study. That's also being submitted for publication. Hopefully, we'll see those out in the literature in the next few months. Kaczor: Great. I'm going to switch gears just a little bit. You mentioned pharmacists and other doctors at these cancer centers. I guess one question to us out there, whether we're clinicians or we're in the research realm, is collaboration and creating those bridges that are required to really study integrative oncology. My question to you is, how to go about that? Maybe just let me know if, over the years, has it changed? It seems like it would be easier now than say 10 years ago, or even 15 years ago. Can you speak on that a little bit? Seely: Yeah. I think it has gotten easier. There's more of an openness to doing the evaluations and the studies. We're seeing more interest in research, I would say overall, into naturopathic and complementary approaches to care. There's still certainly resistance that exists. Academics and researchers are much more open to looking at these questions typically than clinicians may be. The interest is really in trying to figure out what works from a research perspective. I do believe it's getting more easy to collaborate in that way. Funding opportunities are not easy for sure. I think that, within the naturopathic community, we know that we have a lot of low-lying fruit from our own intervention palate that it should be researched. There's good reason for it, and there's a lot of [inaudible], and there's some early evidence of benefit. [inaudible] have not been researched adequately in many cases. In terms of building relationships and trying to engage with others, I found doing graduate work was really helpful. There's an automatic process that you engage with others. There's an expectation to be collaborative, and reaching out to people who are doing research at institutions to say, "You've got a good idea about an intervention that might have some effect." I think people are surprised when there's really a good openness for those questions. I think finding people in academic institutions that have a focus on research is a good place to start and to try to start a dialogue and a relationship really. Kaczor: Yeah. Let me ask you one last question. That is, if people are interested either in your area geographically or they want to look up the centers that are involved in the US/Canadian collaboration trial, where should they look for more information? Seely: Clinicaltrials.gov will list all the different sites that are involved in the trial. I think there's more information related to that probably on our website, OICC.ca. Yeah, clinicaltrials.gov will have the information related to that. Kaczor: Okay. Great. As far as getting funding, this is usually in collaboration. I mean, you have a research background and a masters degree and such, so your advice to clinicians who just have their clinical degree is to collaborate basically and find others who are of the same passion for whatever question is being asked and maybe try for grants in that direction? Is that correct? Seely: Yeah. I think trying to become part of a team, reaching out to different groups that are involved in research techniques through the colleges. They often have research departments and may have some information related to that. Talking to universities and people there. A really great place to start, I think, in terms of doing research too is publishing case reports. There's more of a drive for case reports in [inaudible]. That's something that is ... I know that the AANP is trying to support more case reports. I think that diving into that and writing up a case report that really clinically just gets someone steep into what the evidence is in the literature around the topic and leads to more investment. It's a more accessible entry point into research I would say. Kaczor: That's a great bit of advice. We, as clinicians, are always ... Everybody has a few cases that are extraordinary over the years, so that's a good bit of advice, especially within integrative oncology when extraordinary cases do happen. It would be great to document that and see if there's commonalities and create studies like yours around those treatments. That would be incredible. I really appreciate your work, your time with me today. I hope we get to talk again in the near future. Thanks, Dugald. Seely: Thanks so much, Dr. Kaczor. I totally appreciate the journal and what you're doing with it. Thanks for having me. Kaczor: Take care.

Dr. Davis Lamson explains that much of regular cancer interventions, surgery, chemo and radiation, eradicate mostly "daughter" tumor cells, but rarely get all of the "cancer stem cells". These can live inside bone marrow or other places even when the tumor is at a distance. It is cancer stem cells that mostly "re-seed" new cancer cells initiating dreaded recurrences. Dr. Lamson has made it his career to search out peer-reviewed published, science-based agents (pharmaceutical, herbal and nutritional) that have been shown to kill cancer stem cells. This is a must hear show if you have or had cancer. Or you have a loved one that has cancer and is now in remission. Especially if they are reluctant to be more proactive. This show will give them motivation to take more steps to try to be as safe as they can be. Dr. Lamson explains why you need to address the state of your body that allowed a cancer to grow in the first place, and use healthy answers to reboot your health to try to succeed in not having the cancer return.  Dr. Davis Lamson was an organic chemist before becoming a naturopath. He has taken his love of chemistry and applied it to studying diseases at the deepest molecular levels to explore what emergent natural and pharmaceutical tools might be used to promote healing. Dr. Lamson's main focus has been on autoimmunity and cancer. Dr. Lamson emphasizes that "remission management" is the true next step after going into remission, not merely waiting around to see if you are lucky... or not. Davis consulted Dr. Berkson when she had cancer 24 years ago. He told her back then that for the rest of her life her immune system should be her hobby. Now Dr. Lamson says he would rephrase it this way: Make your remission your hobby. In other words, don't hear the word "remission" and stop trying to help yourself. There is much more you can and should do. Dr. L. also discusses other underlying mechanisms that can contribute to cancer recurrences and suggests answers to address them. Dr. Lamson and Berkson rafted down the Grand Canyon together and they sprinkle memories of their 28 year friendship throughout this riveting show.  Presently, Dr. Lamson practices at Tahoma Clinic in Tukwila, Washington (near Seattle). He has published over thirty-five research and review papers on hepatitis C, controlling MRSA, stimulating immune function, emphysema, autism, diabetes, gastroesophageal reflux, kidney failure, autoimmunity, and various cancer-related topics. He has invented various natural protocols that are now used around the world by many functional medicine doctors.Dr. Lamson was Adjunct Faculty and coordinator of oncology education for 17 years at the Medical School of Bastyr University. He presently serves on the conference committee of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians. If patients want a naturopathic physician board certified in complementary cancer care they can go to https://oncanp.org/ to find a doctor closest to them.