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“Read this important book to learn how cancerImagine your body as a well-organized society, where each cell plays a specific role. Cancer disrupts this harmony, as a group of cells goes rogue, breaking the rules of normal growth and function. These renegade cells multiply uncontrollably, forming tumors… Read More is an environmental, metabolicImagine your body as a bustling factory. In this factory, “metabolize” is the process of taking raw materials (like food) and transforming them into usable products (like energy). It’s the complex network of chemical reactions that sustains living things, ensuring… Read More disease with many small causes that stack up―and what you can do to prevent or even reverse it.”―Dave Asprey, New York Times bestselling author of The Bulletproof Diet
The Optimal Terrain Ten Protocol to Reboot Cellular Health!
The Metabolic Approach to Cancer offers an innovative, metabolic-focused nutrition protocol that works. Naturopathic, integrative oncologistAn oncologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating cancer. But where does this word come from? It all has to do with a monster from long ago! Oncology: The word “oncologist” comes from the word “oncology,” which… Read More and cancer survivor Dr. Nasha Winters and nutrition therapist Jess Higgins Kelley have identified the ten key elements of a person’s “terrain” (think of it as a topographical map of our body) that are crucial to preventing and managing cancer. Each of the terrain ten elements―including epigenetics, the microbiomeThe microbiome is the community of trillions (a trillion has 12 zeros) of tiny living things—mostly bacteria, but also some archaea, fungi, and viruses—that live inside your gut. Think of them as microscopic roommates who play an important role in… Read More, the immune systemYour immune system is like your body’s own personal security force, constantly on guard against invaders like germs (bacteria, viruses, etc.). It’s a complex network of organs, cells, and proteins that work together to protect you from getting sick. But… Read More, toxin exposures, and blood sugarBlood sugar, also known as blood glucose, is a type of simple sugar circulating in your bloodstream. It can be a primary source of energy for your cells. Your body can get blood sugar from carbohydrates that you eat. The… Read More balance―is illuminated as it relates to the cancer process, then given a heavily researched and tested, non-toxicWhat does “non-toxic” mean in medical treatment?In medicine, “non-toxic” describes something that won’t cause harm, poison, or injure your body. It’s like a green light, saying this treatment is safe to use. Think of it like this: Imagine you have… Read More and metabolic, focused nutrition prescription.
The ketogenic diet―which relies on the body’s production of ketonesKetones, organic compounds produced by the liver, are the unsung heroes of energy metabolism, stepping in when glucose, the body’s primary fuel, becomes scarce. Think of them as a reserve power generator, kicking into gear when the main power supply… Read More as fuel―is the centerpiece of The Metabolic Approach to Cancer. Further, Winters and Kelley explain how to harness the anticancer potential of phytonutrientsImagine phytonutrients as a plant’s secret weapon—a diverse array of compounds they produce for their own protection and survival. These compounds are not essential for the plant’s basic life functions (like vitamins and minerals are for humans), but they offer… Read More abundant in low-glycemic plant and animal foods to address the 10 hallmarks of cancer―an approach Western medicineMedicine is the field of science and practice that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure of disease. Think of it like this: • Your body is a complex machine. • Medicine is like a toolbox, and knowledge is… Read More does with drug-based therapiesTherapy is a broad term encompassing various treatment approaches aimed at improving health and well-being. It’s like a toolkit with various tools designed to address specific ailments and promote healing. While often associated with mental health, therapy extends far beyond… Read More.
The optimized, genetically-tuned diet shuns:
- Grains
- Legumes
- SugarIn everyday terms, sugar refers to the sweet, crystalline substance we add to coffee, bake into cakes, or find naturally in fruits. But from a scientific perspective, sugar encompasses a broader category of molecules called carbohydrates. These are the body’s… Read More
- Genetically modified foods
- Pesticides
- Synthetic ingredients
The optimized, genetically-tuned diet emphasizes:
- Whole, wild foods
- Local
- OrganicThe word “organic” has two main meanings related to living organisms and the natural world. Here’s a breakdown of its definition, origin, and how it applies to food and health: Etymology and Origin: • Origin: The word “organic” stems from… Read More
- Ferments
- Heirloom
- Low-glycemic
Other components of their approach include harm-reductive herbal therapies like mistletoe (considered the original immunotherapyHarnessing the Immune System’s Power: A Deep Dive into Immunotherapy Imagine your immune system as a well-trained army, constantly patrolling your body for invaders like viruses, bacteria, and even rogue cells that could develop into cancer. Immunotherapy is like giving… Read More and common in European cancer care centers) and cannabinoids (which shrink tumors and increase quality of life, yet are illegal in more than half of the United States). Through addressing the ten root causes of cancer and approaching the disease from a nutrition-focused standpoint, we can slow cancer’s endemic spread and live optimized lives.
“The Metabolic Approach to Cancer is a powerhouse of detailed information on how to prevent, manage, and treat cancer. . . . It is written in an intimate conversation style that comes from decades of deep personal experience, research, and genuine passion.”―Travis Christofferson, author of Tripping over the Truth
