Cancer: How can a holistic approach of Functional Medicine and Nutrition help you?

Rishi Dhingra

Rishi Dhingra

Cancer is a complex metabolic disease that requires a holistic approach to treatment. The role of nutrition plays an important role in the treatment of cancer patients. The purpose of this article is to provide an overview on how nutrition can help you recover from your cancer journey healthier than ever before

Cancer is a complex metabolic disease that requires a holistic approach to treatment.

Cancer is a complex metabolic disease that requires an integrated approach to treatment. The conventional medical model focuses on treating the symptoms of cancer and can lead to poor outcomes for patients. In some cases, it may even contribute to the development of a secondary malignancy in the body or delay healing from other forms of cancer treatment such as surgery or radiation therapy.

Cancer is not just one thing; it’s a combination of many things including genetics, nutrition and lifestyle habits as well as spiritual beliefs and emotions that may have been triggered by stressors throughout life (such as trauma).

Nutrition plays an important role in the treatment of cancer patients.

Nutrition plays an important role in the treatment of cancer patients. It can help with fatigue, nausea, vomiting and pain as well as weight loss. Nutrition also has a positive impact on immune function and recovery from cancer treatments.

The role of nutrition as a treatment for cancer-related fatigue has been studied in many studies.

A study published in the British Medical Journal found that patients who received a high-quality diet had less fatigue than those who did not eat well.

Another study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine showed that cancer patients who had access to healthy foods were more likely to lose weight, reduce their risk of developing diabetes and hypertension, improve overall health, lower their blood pressure levels (which can lead to heart disease), eliminate night sweats or hot flashes — all symptoms associated with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).

Deficiencies of specific vitamins, minerals and enzymes are associated with malignant disease.

The most common nutrients that are deficient in cancer patients are vitamin A, B12 and C. Vitamin A is crucial for maintaining healthy vision and the immune system’s ability to fight off infections; it also has an important role in forming new cells. Deficiencies of this nutrient have been linked to increased risk of developing cataracts (clouding over) or night blindness due to its role in regulating cell growth and division as well as protecting against damage caused by free radicals.

Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause megaloblastic anemia–a serious condition that affects red blood cells resulting in tiredness and shortness of breath–and may also lead to cognitive impairment if left untreated long enough after diagnosis. This vitamin is essential for producing DNA within all living organisms including humans so it’s no surprise we need lots more than just some pills every day!

Vitamin C helps fight inflammation which plays a key role when battling cancerous tumors because inflammation initiates tumor growth by promoting angiogenesis (the formation of new blood vessels). It also increases cellular repair rate through anti-inflammatory effects while preventing oxidative stress from damaging DNA sequences; this means more time before your body starts failing after treatment ends up being needed if you don’t eat foods high enough levels daily consumption too!

Nutritional therapies can help reduce nausea, vomiting, weight loss and pain.

Nutritional therapies can help reduce nausea, vomiting and weight loss. Nausea is a common side effect of cancer treatment that often results in throwing up or having dry mouth. Vitamin C helps to increase the amount of saliva you produce which makes you more comfortable during your treatments and also helps prevent infection from occurring in your mouth by killing off bacteria that cause bad breath.

Vitamin D helps prevent bone loss by increasing calcium absorption from food sources (which includes dairy products), which can lower levels of parathyroid hormones that lead to osteoporosis if left untreated for long periods of time.

The enzyme L-gulonolactone oxidase also known as GLO-01 has been shown to activate certain immune cells called macrophages which are responsible for attacking cancer cells but also normalize cell division so that it does not destroy healthy tissue around it!

Functional medicine helps to restore normal functioning in the body through a variety of techniques including diet counseling, lifestyle counseling and supplements that are used individually or together to address underlying imbalances in metabolism which may be at the root of the disease process itself or a contributing factor in its development.

Functional medicine is a holistic approach to treating disease that addresses underlying imbalances in metabolism through a variety of techniques including diet counseling, lifestyle counseling and supplements that are used individually or together to address underlying imbalances in metabolism which may be at the root of the disease process itself or a contributing factor in its development.

Functional medicine is based on the premise that your body’s immune, nervous, endocrine and digestive systems are interconnected. When one system is out of balance it affects another system because they all work together in harmony for optimal health.

Functional medicine can help you recover from your cancer journey healthier than ever before

Functional medicine is a holistic approach to treating disease that recognizes the body’s ability to heal itself as dependent on its ability to function normally. This includes addressing the full range of symptoms, including pain, fatigue and other mental health issues.

Functional medicine practitioners treat cancer patients with targeted therapies and nutrition therapies like those described above. They also use lifestyle counseling in conjunction with traditional medical treatment strategies such as surgery or chemotherapy–a technique known as integrative or complementary medicine (ICM).

Conclusion

To sum up, functional medicine is a holistic approach to treating cancer that looks at the whole person. It helps you recover from your cancer journey healthier than ever before by addressing underlying imbalances in metabolism which may be at the root of the disease process itself or a contributing factor in its development.

I’m a practising nutritionist, with a background in human physiology and nutritional sciences. I take a holistic & scientific approach to all aspects of health & wellness. I use food and lifestyle changes to optimize one’s nutrition to promote longevity & healthy ageing. So, if you want to hack your healthspan and be the best version of yourself, sign up for my 3 month personalised holistic health program today,   and become your own nutritionist! 

Formal Consultation and Blueprint

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If you sign up for a formal consultation, you will receive a detailed questionnaire to fill out which I use to create a customised nutrition plan or formalised blueprint for you to follow.

I analyse your answers and the metrics you’ve recorded to define goals, calories, energy balance, macronutrients, deficits and surplus. I look at micro level detailing of your eating habits and patterns and suggest foods to add or delete based on your preferences, via a formalised blueprint.

The Blueprint will also include suggestions for eating frequency, windows and patterns. It will suggest pre and post workout nutrition options and recommend supplementation based on any deficits that show up in your questionnaire. Styles and frequency of training are also recommended.

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After creating the blueprint, a consultation call is arranged during which we go through the blueprint together. I explain macros and the role of hormones in overall health and take care of any comments, concerns or questions you may have. Once we’re aligned on the route forward, the Blueprint is sent to you.

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