#72 Pioneering Cancer Approach with Dr Nasha Winters

Dr. Nasha Winters shares her personal experience with cancer and how it led her to explore integrative medicine. She discusses the benefits of a ketogenic diet in treating cancer and the connection between agriculture and health. Dr. Winters also talks about her vision of creating a farm-based hospital and the need for a new healthcare model. She emphasizes the impact of environmental factors on health, such as EMFs and blue light. In this conversation, Dr. Nasha Winters discusses various topics related to diet, nutrition, and cancer. She emphasizes the importance of being open, willing, curious, flexible, and adaptable when it comes to choosing a diet. Dr. Winters also highlights the role of genetics in determining dietary needs and the importance of testing for gene SNPs. Additionally, she discusses the benefits of melatonin in cancer treatment. Takeaways Integrative medicine can provide alternative approaches to cancer treatment and prevention. A ketogenic diet can be beneficial in treating cancer and improving overall health. The modern agricultural system has contributed to health issues and a return to sustainable farming practices is necessary. Creating a new healthcare model that focuses on prevention and holistic approaches is essential. Environmental factors, such as EMFs and blue light, can have a significant impact on health. Be cautious of misinformation and the influence of books on diet and nutrition. Consider the efficacy of ketogenic and carnivore diets based on individual needs and genetic factors. Understand nutrition from a cancer lens and the importance of a balanced approach. Be open, willing, curious, flexible, and adaptable when it comes to choosing a diet. Take into account the nuances of plant-based and carnivore diets and the importance of sourcing high-quality food. Consider the role of genetics, such as MTHFR, in diet and nutrition. Mitigate the downsides of conventional treatments by understanding individual genetic factors. Consider the benefits of melatonin in cancer treatment and its potential role in mitigating side effects. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Experience with Cancer 03:49 Transition to Integrative Medicine 12:21 The Benefits of a Ketogenic Diet 21:21 Creating a Farm-Based Hospital 28:32 Building a New Healthcare Model 29:50 The Impact of Environmental Factors on Health 30:24 The Influence of Books and Misinformation 31:23 Gauging the Efficacy of Ketogenic and Carnivore Diets 33:23 Understanding Nutrition from a Cancer Lens 36:10 The Importance of Being Open, Willing, Curious, Flexible, and Adaptable 39:05 The Nuances of Plant-Based and Carnivore Diets 41:23 The Role of Genetics in Diet and Nutrition 43:09 MTHFR and Mitigating the Downsides of Conventional Treatments 48:11 The Complexities of Gene SNPs and the Importance of Testing 50:38 The Benefits of Melatonin in Cancer Treatment