The Real Health Podcast

Dr. Lucas Tims, ND, FABNO, and Dr. Kirsten West, ND, LAc, FABNO, discuss ways that lifestyle and environment contribute to cancer more than genetics. Modifiable lifestyle factors include stress, immune function, dietary intake, toxic burden, and inflammation which can lead to a diagnosis of cancer. Comprehensive testing can help guide patients and providers to personalized treatment plans.

Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, welcomes Dr. Tereza Hubkova, MD, to discuss the whole-body approach to the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune diseases as well as some potential causes for the conditions. They also discuss how patients can use diet, lifestyle choices, and environmental changes to help ease symptoms and prevent or delay autoimmune diagnosis.

Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, Riordan Clinic Chief Medical Officer, welcomes Dr. Nasha Winters, ND, FABNO, to the Real Health Podcast. In this episode, Dr. Winters explains her roots at the Riordan Clinic and her own experience with a stage 4 ovarian cancer diagnosis when she was in college. She beat the odds of survival and co-founded the Metabolic Terrain Institute of Health and now trains other providers who want to more deeply understand metabolic and integrative approaches to cancer care for the whole person.

Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, Chief Medical Officer, and Dr. Lucas Tims, ND, FABNO, end their discussion about the terrain approach to integrative oncology in this bonus episode of the Real Health Podcast. Today’s episode features the final three of the 10 terrains: circadian, stress, and emotions and their impacts on cancer. Dr. Ron and Dr. Lucas explain how genetics are only part of the equation when it comes to treating cancer and caring for the whole person.

Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, Chief Medical Officer, and Dr. Lucas Tims, ND, FABNO, continue their discussion about the terrain approach to integrative oncology in this bonus episode of the Real Health Podcast. Today’s episode features two of the 10 terrains: Immunity and Microbiome and their impacts on cancer. Dr. Ron and Dr. Lucas explain how genetics are only part of the equation when it comes to treating cancer and caring for the whole person.

In this episode, Dr. Lucas Tims, ND, FABNO, interviews Ivelisse Page, who founded Believe Big after being diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in her 30s. They discuss Ivelesse’s personal experience with cancer as well as a new clinical trial of mistletoe therapy.

Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, Chief Medical Officer, and Dr. Lucas Tims, ND, FABNO, continue their discussion about the terrain approach to integrative oncology in this episode of the Real Health Podcast. Today’s episode features two of the 10 terrains: inflammation and angiogenesis. Dr. Ron and Dr. Lucas explain how these two terrains can work in both good and harmful ways and what steps patients can take to help control them.

Dr. Hunninghake, MD, Chief Medical Officer, introduces Dr. Kirsten West, ND, LAc, FABNO, the Riordan Clinic's newest integrative oncology provider. She is a naturopathic oncologist and discusses her background and what inspired her to practice as a naturopath and oncologist. She began her practice with the Riordan Clinic on July 11, 2022.

Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, Chief Medical Officer, and Dr. Lucas Tims, ND, FABNO, continue their discussion about the terrain approach to integrative oncology in this bonus episode of the Real Health Podcast. Today’s episode features three of the 10 terrains: epigenetic, metabolic, and environmental impacts on cancer. Dr. Ron and Dr. Lucas explain how genetics are only part of the equation when it comes to treating cancer and caring for the whole person.

Dr. Lucas Tims, ND, FABNO, welcomes biological dentist Dr. Julie Babcock, DDS, to discuss toxins as they relate to dental issues. Dr. Babcock explains the dangers of mercury and its use in traditional dentistry. She also offers listeners tips on at-home oral care.