The Metabolic Approach with Dr. Nasha Winters
Dec 17, 2018
Dr. Nasha Winters is a board-certified naturopathic doctor and cancer survivor known for her work in metabolic oncology. In a compelling discussion, she shares her personal journey through stage-4 ovarian cancer and her nonconventional healing choices. Nasha introduces the Optimal Terrain Ten Protocol, highlighting ten critical factors that influence health and cancer outcomes. She emphasizes the importance of managing the body's terrain, discusses the role of ketogenic diets, and connects dental health to cancer progression. Finally, Nasha recommends restoring natural rhythms to enhance immunity.
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Early Terminal Diagnosis Turned Teaching Moment
- Nasha Winters described being diagnosed at 19 with stage IV ovarian cancer and given months to live.
- She avoided conventional treatment then and began a 27-year journey studying her body's terrain and healing.
Cancer Develops Over Years, Not Overnight
- Nasha argues nobody is suddenly healthy the night before a cancer diagnosis; cancer develops over years.
- She emphasizes signaling and terrain around cells drives disease, not a mysterious overnight event.
Assess The Terrain Ten Factors
- Assess and address the 'Terrain Ten' factors that fill the mitochondrial bucket to improve health.
- Test for epigenetics, sugar metabolism, toxins, microbiome, immune function, inflammation, circulation, hormones, circadian rhythm, and mental-emotional balance.


