26: Reversing Cancer Through a Radical Transformation of Diet & Lifestyle | Chris Wark

10/30/23 • 79 min

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

What you'll learn from this episode:

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

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What you'll learn from this episode:

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

Resources:

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25: Thriving with a Stage IV Cancer Diagnosis | Heather Dahm

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

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

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27: How to Identify and Correct Nutrient Deficiencies | Chris Kresser M.S., L.Ac.

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

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

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