Boobs Aren't Worth Dying For - Integrative Health and Breast Cancer Recovery
Cancer
Anyone who has been through breast cancer and breast cancer treatment knows it’s not over the day you ring the chemo bell. All too often there are ongoing health deficits and problems that go on for months or even years after oncology treatment. As more and more women and men are living with breast cancer as a chronic disease there is a need for integrative care that combines the best of conventional medical treatment and natural and complementary medicine that address not only oncology treatment but healing and reclaiming health after chemo, surgery and radiation. As a Functional Medicine Practitioner, Advance Practice RN and breast cancer survivor Deborah Beaumont will bring you information from a evidence based functional medicine/integrative health perspective. We look at comprehensive, integrative modalities such as mind-body medicine, therapeutic nutrition, natural medicines, CBD oil and lifestyle changes to support cancer recovery. The podcast dedicated to the real life issues and concerns of breast cancer and breast cancer treatment survivors. Contact information and show information can be found at www.boobsarentworthdyingfor.com or the host can be contacted at radicalhealthRN@gmail.com
Location:
United States
Description:
Anyone who has been through breast cancer and breast cancer treatment knows it’s not over the day you ring the chemo bell. All too often there are ongoing health deficits and problems that go on for months or even years after oncology treatment. As more and more women and men are living with breast cancer as a chronic disease there is a need for integrative care that combines the best of conventional medical treatment and natural and complementary medicine that address not only oncology treatment but healing and reclaiming health after chemo, surgery and radiation. As a Functional Medicine Practitioner, Advance Practice RN and breast cancer survivor Deborah Beaumont will bring you information from a evidence based functional medicine/integrative health perspective. We look at comprehensive, integrative modalities such as mind-body medicine, therapeutic nutrition, natural medicines, CBD oil and lifestyle changes to support cancer recovery. The podcast dedicated to the real life issues and concerns of breast cancer and breast cancer treatment survivors. Contact information and show information can be found at www.boobsarentworthdyingfor.com or the host can be contacted at radicalhealthRN@gmail.com
Twitter:
@RadicalHealthRN
Language:
English
Contact:
4158676457
Email:
debvan61@gmail.com
Episodes
A survivor discusses the emotional and physical reality of healing behind the pink ribbon
3/12/2021
Sarah Hall is a breast cancer survivor, mom and health coach. She was diagnosed in her early 3-'s while pregnant and had to navigate cancer treatment while pregnant, through delivery and breast feeding. Through her experience she discovered her love for helping others build resiliency and find confidence, self esteem, and energy in survivorship. She co-hosts a podcast Besties with Breasties which is devoted to helping women develop their own resiliency and resources in recovery. She joins...
Duration:01:05:25
Fix Your Fatigue with Dr. Evan Hirsch
2/23/2021
Among my clients recovering from breast cancer the most common symptoms I hear them struggling with is brain fog and fatigue. While these symptoms often arise in response to treatment all too often these symptoms are present prior to treatment and get worse as a result of treatment and become chronic.
Fatigue affects millions of people and most don’t realize resolution is possible. In the United States, fatigue is the seventh most common reason for visiting an internal medicine practice,...
Duration:00:59:16
Treating breast cancer as a chronic disease
1/31/2021
As a Naturopathic Oncologist and a cancer survivor Dr.Alschuler specializes in bringing natural therapies and functional medicine to patients dealing with cancer and helps them improve results from conventional treatments and maximizes patients' health after treatment. Today, she joins us to discuss integrative care in breast cancer treatment and we do a deep dive into anti-hormone meds (Tamoxifen, aromatase inhibitors), side effects and natural approaches to dealing with side effects.
Duration:00:55:23
Are toxins in your home hurting your health?
1/7/2021
Jen Barsamian is a non-toxic living expert. 19 years ago she embarked on a journey to recover her kiddo from a neurological disorder. She had no idea that this would lead her on a path to toxin free living (or that there was a necessity to live this sort of life for maximum health) and becoming as leader in teaching others about the necessity to live this sort of life for maximum health.
The prevalence of cancer has been correlated to our ever increasing exposures to toxins. There is zero...
Duration:00:52:50
Take off the pink ribbons and stop running for the cure. What to do instead
12/29/2020
On today's shown author and activist Dr. Susan Wadia-Ells joins us to discuss her work investigating the metabolic underpinnings of cancer. She outlines 5 basic steps to preventing breast cancer. She discusses cancer as a metabolic disease and outlines a healthcare action plan to address risk factors.
Duration:00:57:16
Are your breast implants making you sick?
12/17/2020
Breast implant illness is becoming more and more of a known phenomenon as thousands of women who have breast implants, either due to enhancement or reconstruction, have begun sharing their experiences of illness after receiving their implants. Still not fully acknowledged by the medical establishment the awareness of the illnesses associated with implants is being brought to awareness by women who have experienced it. Today's guest Christina Rouland is here to share her experience with her...
Duration:00:56:04
We are not at the mercy of our diagnosis with Avinoam Lerner
12/7/2020
This week cancer and trauma specialist Avinoam Lerner joins the show to discuss shifting our paradigm of healing and the need to address the emotional and well as physical aspects of healing. We discuss the impact of trauma on healing whether it is having a history of trauma or experiencing trauma as a result of a cancer diagnosis. We discuss trauma, PTSD and healing and the need to go beyond traditional talk therapy.
Join us as we explore the benefits of Integrative Mind Body Medicine with...
Duration:01:06:53
You are more powerful than you believe
11/26/2020
Be a detective in your own cancer journey. Dr Nasha kicks off our re-launch and joins us to share her knowledge and expertise. In this episode we explore myths and truths about approaching cancer as a metabolic process. In this episode we do a deep dive into the intricate hormone cascade in our bodies. We discuss hormone replacement, the interplay of hormones in our body and the very important issue how hormone replacement impacts us as cancer survivors as well as ways we can balance...
Duration:01:10:50
I'm not done yet. I've got sh** to do. Cancer can bite me
11/26/2020
It's been a minute since my last podcast but I'm back. Like many of us fear I got dealt another hand with a stage 4 cancer diagnosis and it's been quite a ride. This is my re-premiere episode and I want to thank my listeners and thank you for the e-mails and support since I last posted.
Duration:00:14:56
Hypnosis and healing
10/2/2018
Julia Mueller, hypnotherapist and behavior change specialist joins us this week to talk about the healing benefits of hypnosis and how learning to use hypnosis can support health and recovery. Julia specialized in weight management and discusses how hypnosis can help with achieving a healthy weight and why it is essential for long term success.
Duration:01:00:12
Hormone health in recovery
9/12/2018
There are few things that are as challenging as hormone balance and health. This becomes particularly challenging when recovering from the effects of breast cancer and treatment. Too often when we do discuss hormones we limit the conversation to estrogen. In today's episode we talk about hormone balancing and talk about the interconnectedness of the many hormones that effect our energy and health.
Duration:00:29:07
Mental health and breast cancer
8/31/2018
Today's guest Maegan Mohlner was just 26 when she was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer 3 weeks before her wedding. Her experience led her into blogging and writing about her experiences with cancer and recovery at such a young age. Her professional experience as a social worker has led her to become an advocate for mental health issues when facing cancer. Maegan has become a blogger, educator and activist who is passionate about educating people about the increasing risk and...
Duration:01:10:44
Acupuncture and alternative treatments in breast cancer & recovery
8/18/2018
Farrar Duro is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine who specializes in fertility, hormone imbalance and specializes in treating women with PCOS. Farrar joins us today to talk about alternative practices and the use of acupuncture in the treatment of symptoms related to a breast cancer diagnosis and breast cancer treatment. We talk about acupuncture and mind body practices.
Duration:00:49:09
Can CBD/THC be used to help you heal?
8/10/2018
Kristin Wohlschlagel is an RN Nurse Navigator who has a particular interest in studying and educating her clients about the therapeutic use of CBD/cannabis in cancer symptom management and treatment. She joins us today to talk about many important therapeutic considerations when using cannabinoids particularly in the area of drug interactions that may effect other drugs/meds that are used with particular emphasis on the interaction with the commonly used breast cancer treatment drug...
Duration:00:48:24
KB Pure Essentials - personal care products with hemp
7/26/2018
KB Pure Essentials is a lifestyle and personal product company that incorporates CBD into it's line of creams, salves and CBD Hemp Oil that can be beneficial in addressing a number of health issues.
In today's episode Brooke and Katie join us to talk about CBD and the many health benefits their clients have reported, they discuss how to find and know you have a good quality product in the 100's of products that are increasingly available and they discuss many of the unique products they...
Duration:00:52:04
CBD education
7/13/2018
Medicinal use of CBD, cannabis, and cannabinoids is a growing interest in the area of cancer and breast cancer treatment. With the hundreds of CBD and cannabis products and increasing number of people coming into the sbusiness there is more of a need now than ever for practitioners who are educated in the medicinal use of cannabinoids and how to integrate their use into a personalized, holistic plan of care.
Our guest, Donna Shields, is the co-founder of the Holistic Cannabis Academy joins...
Duration:00:51:14
Post Traumatic Stress and Breast Cancer Recovery
7/5/2018
There are many emotions that we experience as we move through the fear, difficulty and ongoing emotional challenges of a breast cancer diagnosis and the treatment choices we need to make. Often times it is after the treatments of chemo, surgery and radiation are finished that some difficult emotional issues come up. Post traumatic stress (PTSD) is an issue that comes up for some women. Characterized by intense anxiety, high states of arousal, feelings of disconnect as well as other symptoms...
Duration:00:29:07
Toxins and breast cancer - interview with Lara Adler
6/27/2018
Toxin expert and educator Lara Adler joins us today to discuss environmental toxins, exposure and the effect that unprecedented exposure to toxins has on our health and particularly on the growing incidence of breast cancer. Lara talks about her own evolution as a researcher and educator in the area of toxins and discusses common exposures and ways to reduce our overall risk. She takes what can seem technical and overwhelming at times and breaks it down to easy to understand, actionable...
Duration:00:52:31
Keto for Cancer - Miriam Kalamian
6/21/2018
Nutritionist, and leading expert in the therapeutic use of ketogenic diet therapy in cancer treatment, Miriam Kalamian, joins us to talk about therapeutic ketogenic therapy. As the author of the book Keto for Cancer she addresses many distinctions of its therapeutic use vs the more popular ketogenic diet.. She talks about some of the clinical trials supporting the use of therapeutic keto diet and gives important resources for learning and implementing this type of therapy.
Duration:01:03:20
What do the statistics mean anyway?
6/13/2018
Elyn Jacobs, cancer strategist, coach and breast cancer survivor joins us today to discuss important integrative health concepts regarding cancer management and treatment. In todays episode we discuss
Links in todays episode:
Enrolling Now for Group program
Beyond Breast Cancer - Navigating the new normal and reclaiming your health and vitality post-treatment. Contact Deborah at radicalhealthRN@gmail.com
Hormone Testing - DUTCH comprehensive hormone testing
www.elynjacobs.com
Duration:00:45:10