The Whole Health Podcast Dr. Jenn Simmons: Rethinking Breast Cancer Through Functional Medicine - Ep 20
Dr. Jenn Simmons: Rethinking Breast Cancer Through Functional Medicine - Ep 20
In this episode of The Whole Health Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Kelly Blodgett DMD, NMD, IBDM and Megan Barnett MS, CNS, sit down with breast surgeon and functional medicine expert, Jennifer Simmons. MD. Dr. Jenn is a breast surgeon, integrative oncologist, 3x author, podcast host, 3x Summit Host, and founder of PerfeQTion Imaging. Dr. Jenn is also the founder of Real Health MD and PerfeQTion Imaging.
Topics Discussed Include:
- From Surgeon to Integrative Oncologist: Dr. Jen Simmons shares her powerful personal story of transitioning from a top breast cancer surgeon to an integrative oncologist after her own diagnosis, highlighting how functional medicine helped her truly heal and sparked her mission to help women reclaim their health after treatment.
- Reevaluating Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnostics: The conversation dives into the shortcomings of conventional breast cancer screening methods like mammograms, advocating for safer, more effective alternatives such as the aria teres test and sound wave imaging, while exposing the risks of overdiagnosis and overtreatment.
- Restoring Whole-Body Wellness After Cancer: Dr. Simmons emphasizes the importance of addressing the root causes of disease, restoring hormone health, and recognizing the interconnectedness of body systems—stating that true healing and prevention happen at home, through daily choices, not in a hospital.
Dr. Jenn’s Website:
Dr. Jenn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/
Keeping Abreast with Dr. Jenn:
https://open.spotify.com/show/24pNDmbGKdvuI05b9rFndZ
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https://bioloungepdx.com
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https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/
About The Whole Health Podcast:
Hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, this podcast is dedicated to advancing biological dentistry and integrative health. Join Kelly and Megan as they dive deep with experts and leaders across various disciplines to explore the connections between oral health, nutrition, and holistic human wellness.