Innovative Approaches to Breast Cancer Recovery with Dr. Jenn Simmons

Описание: “Health happens at home, and it happens with the decisions that you make every single day.” - Dr. Jenn Simmons
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Today, I’m joined by Dr. Jenn Simmons, who transitioned from breast surgeon to integrative oncologist to better empower her patients to take care of their health. Dr. Jenn believes that if people could shift their thinking to view their cancer as an opportunity to restore health and wellness, we would be much better off.

In this conversation, Dr. Jenn and I discuss her cancer journey, why we need to focus on addressing the underlying causes rather than just managing symptoms, the importance of a holistic approach to cancer care, the role of the immune system, the impact of environmental toxins, the need for supportive relationships, how health coaches can make a vital contribution to a healthcare team, and more.

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Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction to the podcast
00:01:14 Dr. Simmons' Career Journey
00:02:22 Personal Connection to Breast Cancer
00:03:36 Confronting a Cancer Diagnosis
00:04:44 Questioning Conventional Wisdom
00:06:11 Discovering Functional Medicine
00:07:16 Shifting Focus in Cancer Care
00:08:42 Heart Disease as a Major Risk
00:10:02 Post-Treatment Health Optimization
00:11:21 Importance of Holistic Health Plans
00:12:30 Chemotherapy and Fasting
00:13:56 The Role of Education in Cancer Care
00:14:01 Book Introduction
00:15:36 Addressing Side Effects of Treatment
00:16:14 Access to Hormone Replacement Therapy
00:18:49 Transition to Functional Medicine
00:20:04 Empowering Patients in Their Health Journey
00:21:34 Navigating the Healing Journey
00:22:52 Understanding Breast Cancer Urgency
00:24:06 Functional Medicine Approach
00:25:22 Emotional and Physical Pain Connection
00:27:48 Chronic Illness and Immune System
00:29:05 Environmental Toxins and Breast Health
00:30:22 Challenges of Ubiquitous Toxins
00:33:13 Motivation for Health Changes
00:35:00 Making Behavioral Changes Over Time
00:37:12 Teaching Metabolic Health
00:38:57 Seeing Cancer as an Opportunity

Enjoy the episode, and let's innovate and integrate together!

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Mentioned in this episode

Dr. Jenn Simmons' Website | https://RealHealthMD.com

Dr. Jenn Simmons' Podcast | Keeping Abreast with Dr. Jenn https://www.realhealthmd.com/podcast/

Dr. Jenn Simmons' Book | The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer https://www.realhealthmd.com/the-smar...

Dr. Jenn Simmons on Instagram @DrJennSimmons   / drjennsimmons  

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