Dr. Nasha Winters is a naturopathic physician with a deeply powerful story. Diagnosed with stage IV cancer at age 19 and given just a few months to live, she embarked on a relentless journey to self-education and integrative healing that ultimately saved her life. Now a leading expert in metabolic oncology, Dr. Nasha is passionate in her mission to transform healthcare by addressing underlying metabolic dysfunction that fuels not only cancer, but virtually all chronic diseases.

Dr. Nasha Winters has a message of empowerment for cancer patients: by understanding and correcting the terrain of the body rather than merely attacking the tumor, we can shift from a disease-centered model to one rooted in true healing and prevention for everyone. This message will resonate not only in cancer, but also for anyone wanting to treat or prevent chronic disease.

Today on The Lab Report:

3:45 Meet Dr. Nasha Winters and hear what a metabolic approach to cancer looks like
7:10 Nasha’s inspiring story
15:55 Fasting, ketosis, various diets in cancer
18:55 Ketosis and ketone bodies
24:10 Working with traditional oncology
29:10 Cachexia, sarcopenia, and fasting
34:00 Specialty testing in cancer patients
36:30 Facing mortality, past trauma, and taking control
41:10 Practical steps on where to start – diagnosis/prevention
45:30 Tend the terrain, connecting farming and medicine
48:30 Nasha’s current state
51:00 The Fireball

Additional Resources:

drnasha.com

Tend the Terrain Substack

The Metabolic Approach to Cancer

Mistletoe and the Emerging Future of Integrative Oncology

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Fasting, Metabolism, and Anti-Cancering with Dr. Nasha Winters