Discover how cancer develops and spreads, the biggest factors that increase cancer risk, and natural strategies to help prevent cancer by supporting your immune system and overall health.

0:00 Cancer cells

2:54 How cancer develops

4:36 Traditional cancer research vs. epigenetics

5:59 More cancer facts

6:57 Prolonged fasting and cancer prevention

7:17 Cancer and your immune system

8:24 Cancer and vitamin D

9:08 Inflammation and cancer

9:28 Cancer and your DNA

10:09 Factors that increase cancer risk

11:39 Cancer prevention tips

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You already have cancer cells! Not active cancer, but precancerous cells. Even within a tumor, there can be many different types of cancer cells that survive on different types of fuel.

Most people don’t know these surprising facts about cancer. Cancer can send out “scouts” before it spreads, turn your own immune cells against you, and even steal energy from the immune system. Treatment may also fail to eliminate cancer stem cells, which is one reason cancer can sometimes come back.

Cancer develops in stages:

• Hyperplasia

• Atypical hyperplasia

• Metaplasia

• Dysplasia

• Carcinoma in situ

• Invasive cancer

• Metastatic cancer

Cancer cells grow as quickly as possible, consuming glucose and producing lactic acid. Prolonged fasting may help limit the resources cancer cells depend on.

The body has several natural lines of defense against cancer. Guardian cells help repair damaged cells or trigger self-destruction when cells can’t be repaired. Natural killer cells help target cancer cells. Immune function is heavily influenced by sleep, stress, and environment.

Cancer also has strategies to suppress the vitamin D receptor. Vitamin D is vital for healthy immune function and defense. Cancer cells need their own blood supply, and compounds like sulforaphane may help target this process.

Cancer thrives in areas of inflammation, which is why supporting a healthy immune system and overall health is so important.

Dr. Eric Berg, D.C. Bio:

Dr. Berg, age 61, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals and author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:

Dr. Eric Berg D.C. received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.*Dr. Eric Berg, DC, is not AI-generated. AI-enhanced elements may be used in this video for production purposes only.