How To Reduce Your Risk Of Cancer

Feb 7, 2022

Dhru Purohit, a podcast host and health entrepreneur, engages in a compelling discussion about cancer prevention strategies. They delve into how 70% of cancer risks are diet-related, exploring the dangerous roles of sugar and starch. The duo emphasizes a functional medicine approach that prioritizes wellness and nutrition over conventional treatments. Innovative therapies and the science behind intermittent fasting also come to light, presenting a holistic view of reducing cancer risk through lifestyle changes and improved immune health.

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5 Ways to Reduce Cancer Risk

Reduce cancer risk by focusing on diet, environmental toxins, exercise, microbiome health, and nutrition.
Prioritize whole foods, minimize toxins, stay active, and optimize gut health and nutrient intake.

INSIGHT

Seed and Soil Analogy

Cancer development depends on the "seed" (cancer cells) and the "soil" (body environment).
Functional medicine focuses on creating a healthy "soil" to prevent cancer growth.

INSIGHT

Sugar and Cancer

There's a strong link between insulin resistance (caused by sugar and refined carbs) and cancer.
Dr. Hyman recommends checking PubMed for studies on insulin resistance and cancer.

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This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens and Eight Sleep.

An astonishing seventy percent of cancer is diet-related. When it comes to treating cancer, conventional medicine is good at cutting it, burning it, and poisoning it, but many doctors fail to treat the root cause. Functional Medicine empowers patients and practitioners to optimize health by addressing the root causes of disease.

In this episode of my new Masterclass series, I am interviewed by my good friend and podcast host, Dhru Purohit, about the cancer epidemic, including the biggest cancer risks.

Dhru Purohit is a podcast host, serial entrepreneur, and investor in the health and wellness industry. His podcast, The Dhru Purohit Podcast, is a top 50 global health podcast with over 30+ million unique downloads. His interviews focus on the inner workings of the brain and the body and feature the brightest minds in wellness, medicine, and mindset.

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In this episode, we discuss (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):

Five things we can do to reduce our cancer risk (4:08 / 00:56)
The link between sugar and cancer (10:39 / 6:44)
Emerging diagnostic tests and treatment options (12:56 / 9:24)
My approach to handling a cancer diagnosis (15:35 / 12:10)
Case study of a prostate cancer patient (18:10 / 14:56)
Questions from our community on reducing risk, cancer education resources, foods to fight cancer, and more (24:20 / 19:25)
Recap of how to reduce your cancer risk (32:06 / 27:34)

Mentioned in this episode:

Environmental Working Group

Dr. Ralph Moss (Cancer Decisions)

The Cancer Code

Eat to Beat Disease

Anticancer: A New Way of Life

The Longevity Diet