One of the most frustrating things for me as a licensed naturopathic doctor is seeing people come in with advanced cancers after being told their symptoms were nothing to worry about and never being tested for the right things. That frustration is what pushed me to start my practice because I am tired of people believing they are healthy until they are told they have stage four cancer.

About half of the people I see find their cancer at stage four instead of stage one or two. Sometimes it starts with something small, like rectal bleeding that’s brushed off as hemorrhoids or stomach pain dismissed as IBS or stress. These things can slide by for years if you are not testing and assessing properly.

The first key strategy for cancer prevention is to focus on your gut health. Your gut makes up about seventy percent of your immune system and even produces neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine. Cleaning out your gut and supporting a healthy microbiome helps your immune system focus on removing abnormal cells.

The second strategy is fasting. Fasting helps reduce inflammation, balance growth factors like insulin, and trigger autophagy, the body’s natural repair process. Done properly, it supports immune health, energy, and brain function.

The third strategy is to cut out sugar. Excess sugar is toxic to your body and drives inflammation. If you crave sugar, you may have candida overgrowth. Signs can include bloating, heartburn, brain fog, or a white coating on the tongue. Cleaning up your gut for even three to five days can reset your system and reduce cravings.

Track what you eat, when you crave sugar, your stress, and your hydration. These patterns tell you what your body needs. Your body is always communicating with you. When you listen and take action, you can strengthen your immune system and reduce your risk of cancer growth.

Download the Ultimate Cancer Screening Guide in the show notes to track key markers and understand your body’s signals for prevention and healing.

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The human body is made up of over 3 billion pieces of genetic code, and each of us has millions of tiny DNA variants that make us unique. It is no wonder that two people with the same diagnosis may be on entirely different diet plans or react completely differently to medication.

When examining these DNA variants, it is essential to tailor your metabolic treatment plan to your individual needs. The way you detoxify, repair DNA, and your immune system's ability to recognize cancer are all influenced by these genetic differences.

You are handed a genetic blueprint from your parents, but it is up to you to decide how you live each day to ensure those genes stay healthy and protective. These variants do not change, but how they are expressed depends on lifestyle choices.

I’m sharing the three genetic variants that you should be aware of to support your health and stay in remission.

MTHFR affects methylation, which is crucial for cellular repair, detoxification, hormone balance, neurotransmitter production, and immune regulation.

COMT affects how your body breaks down stress hormones and estrogen, influencing anxiety, energy, and the risk of estrogen-related cancers.

GST affects how your body produces glutathione, the master antioxidant that protects against toxins and helps your body recover from stress and therapies.

Understanding MTHFR, COMT, and GST helps you see how your body detoxifies, manages stress, and repairs itself. You have more control than you think. These genes make up only a small part of the picture, and lifestyle choices make up the rest.

If you want to understand how your genetics are being expressed and what your blood work reveals about your health, go to http://drlori.ca and download the free Ultimate Cancer Screening Guide. It includes the labs to check each year and helps you track how your body is responding as you create your own metabolic plan for long-term remission.

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You finished chemo, radiation, or surgery, and everyone around you is celebrating, but deep down, you’re left wondering when the cancer will come back. After sixteen years in practice, I’m still blown away by how often people are left hung out to dry with this watch-and-wait approach. Scans every few months, no plan, no roadmap.

Step one is to test where your body is at. Most people are left in the dark about what their true health markers look like after treatment. You cannot improve what you don’t measure. Knowing what’s going on in your system gives you clarity and helps you take control back.

Step two is to enhance your detox pathways. Your liver, kidneys, gut, lungs, and skin all work together to keep your system clear. When one gets congested, it puts stress on the rest. If you skip this step, it’s like trying to rebuild a house that’s still on fire. Clearing chemo drugs, heavy metals, and toxins gives your body the chance to rebuild healthy cells.

Step three is to replenish and nourish. After years of treatment, your cells, your mindset, and your energy are depleted. This is where you rebuild your physical, mental, and spiritual strength. Think of it like planting seeds in fresh soil. When your body is supported and nourished, you’re no longer just surviving, you’re thriving.

Surviving cancer is just the beginning. Thriving means testing, detoxing, and replenishing so you can live fully again. Grab the Ultimate Cancer Screening Guide at www.drlori.ca to start focusing on optimal health instead of waiting for the next scan.

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Connect with Dr. Lori, ND.

Instagram: ⁠@‌drloribouchard_nd ⁠

TikTok:⁠ @‌livelongerwithdrlori⁠

email: ⁠lori@drlori.ca

-This podcast is intended for informational purposes ONLY and does not replace medical care from your physician.