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I’m breaking down what detox actually means, how the body eliminates toxins, and why supporting detox pathways is critical for inflammation, immune function, and long-term health. I explain how detox works through the liver, gut, kidneys, lungs, skin, and lymphatic system, and why symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, headaches, hormone disruption, frequent illness, and poor recovery can signal toxic or pathogenic overload even when standard bloodwork looks normal. I’m sharing how genetic differences affect detox pathways and drug metabolism, why some medications, chemotherapy agents, heavy metals, and environmental chemicals can persist in the body for years, and how slow clearance can increase systemic stress and cancer risk over time. We cover why liver detox must be supported in phases, how mobilizing toxins without proper elimination can worsen symptoms, and why aggressive detox protocols often backfire. I also walk through how to support daily detox in a realistic way using simple morning, afternoon, and evening habits, how I think about testing for mold, heavy metals, and other toxic burdens, and how to prioritize support without turning healing into a full-time job. For those who want the handouts and resources referenced, they are available on my private educational portal, which includes over 80 educational materials covering detox support, post-surgical repair, and understanding off-label therapies. This content is educational only and does not replace medical care. If you are ready for care tailored to your body, your data, and your priorities, you can apply to work with me. Let's see if we’re a good fit working together! JOIN THE VIP HEALING EXPERIENCE and let's create a plan that works for your body and its healing process. Fill out the ⁠application HERE⁠ (⁠https://deep-healing-retreat.replit.app⁠) Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE Ultimate Cancer Screening Guide ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠in the show notes to track key markers and understand your body’s signals for prevention and healing. Connect with Dr. Lori, ND. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@‌drloribouchard_nd ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @‌livelongerwithdrlori⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always work with your licensed healthcare provider and oncology team before making changes to diet, supplements, or fasting, especially during treatment.

If you are listening because you or someone you love has cancer and you feel overwhelmed, I want you to know this first. You are not behind. You are not failing. And the confusion you are feeling makes complete sense. Cancer often turns life into a full-time research job. Conflicting advice. Endless protocols. Trends that promise answers but leave you feeling more scattered. And all of it lands on a body that is already exhausted, inflamed, and overwhelmed. When that happens, even the best treatment plans struggle to work. After years of working with complex and chronic cases, I have learned that healing does not fail because people are not trying hard enough. It fails when there is no clarity, no prioritization, and no structure. More information is rarely the solution. What people actually need is help translating their data and deciding what truly matters first. This is where the 4-step healing plan comes in. It begins with understanding your full picture, including labs, history, environment, medications, supplements, digestion, and stress. From there, we prioritize, because doing everything is not the same as doing the right things in the right order. A single, coherent plan is then built around your capacity and current treatments, followed by ongoing support to ensure progress does not stall once intensive care ends. This approach is grounded in gut health, metabolic and immune support, and clinically safe decision-making. A real case story is shared of a patient with debilitating chronic migraines who had exhausted conventional options and experienced a complete shift in health by addressing the root issues in the correct sequence. This is not about quick fixes or guarantees. It is about clarity, personalization, and creating the conditions your body needs to heal. Let's see if we’re a good fit working together! JOIN THE VIP HEALING EXPERIENCE and let's create a plan that works for your body and its healing process. Fill out the ⁠application HERE⁠ Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE Ultimate Cancer Screening Guide ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠in the show notes to track key markers and understand your body’s signals for prevention and healing. Connect with Dr. Lori, ND. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@‌drloribouchard_nd ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @‌livelongerwithdrlori⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always work with your licensed healthcare provider and oncology team before making changes to diet, supplements, or fasting, especially during treatment. 02:48 - Data Collection Cancer Care05:25 - Prioritize Health Goals07:39 - Create a Coherent Cancer Recovery Plan12:18 - Support Implementation Strategies13:49 - Chronic Migraines15:47 - What to Expect in Healing

If you have been told your cancer is random, aggressive, or just bad luck, this is for you. Cancer does not begin at diagnosis. It develops in a body that has been under metabolic stress for years, sometimes decades. The real work is understanding what conditions in the body allow cancer to survive and progress. Healing depends on the environment around the tumor. The metabolic terrain, immune function, hormonal signaling, and nervous system state matter more than the tumor itself. This work follows a Deep Healing Roadmap used with every person who applies to work with our clinic. Before any treatment decisions are made, seven core areas are always assessed. First is glucose and insulin regulation, because cancer thrives in a high-glucose, high-insulin environment that feeds growth signals. Second is mitochondrial health, which determines how efficiently the body produces energy, repairs tissue, and avoids getting stuck in long-term survival mode. Third is detoxification and drainage, including liver, gut, and lymphatic function, because a congested system recirculates toxins and inflammatory compounds. Fourth is the overall inflammation load. Chronic inflammation suppresses immune surveillance and creates conditions that support cancer growth. Fifth is immune surveillance, especially whether the immune system is alert, exhausted, or confused, and whether it can properly recognize abnormal cells. Sixth is hormonal signaling and hormone metabolism, including estrogen, insulin, and cortisol, and whether those signals promote balance or fuel proliferation. The seventh is nervous system regulation. Healing can only occur when the body feels safe. Chronic stress and sympathetic dominance shut down repair, detox, and immune function. As you listen, there is no need to know how to fix everything. Simply notice which of these areas may be out of balance in your body. Awareness is the first step toward changing the conditions that allow cancer to thrive. If two or more of these areas resonate, let's see if we’re a good fit working together! JOIN THE VIP HEALING EXPERIENCE and let's create a plan that works for your body and its healing process. Fill out the application HERE (https://deep-healing-retreat.replit.app) Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE Ultimate Cancer Screening Guide ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠in the show notes to track key markers and understand your body’s signals for prevention and healing. Connect with Dr. Lori, ND. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@‌drloribouchard_nd ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @‌livelongerwithdrlori⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always work with your licensed healthcare provider and oncology team before making changes to diet, supplements, or fasting, especially during treatment. CHAPTERS 00:01:15 - Why Most Cancer Plans Fail 00:04:07 - Glucose Control & Insulin Resistance 00:06:27 - Mitochondrial Health & Energy Production 00:07:48 - Detoxification Processes 00:08:40 - Inflammation & Chronic Disease 00:11:20 - Immune Surveillance & Cancer Detection 00:12:06 - Hormonal Signaling & Cancer Risk 00:16:07 - Nervous System & Cancer Connection

I'm sitting down with Brendan to talk about cancer from a perspective most people never hear before a diagnosis. Cancer does not start the day you are diagnosed. It develops quietly over years, sometimes decades, shaped by metabolic health, inflammation, stress, sleep, blood sugar regulation, immune function, and nervous system balance. We explore what the body is signaling long before cancer appears, why one in two people will face a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, and what you can begin addressing right now to lower your risk and strengthen your terrain. We talk about why cancer thrives in environments of chronic stress and insulin dysregulation, how mitochondrial dysfunction shows up years before disease, and why aggressive “fight” language can actually work against healing. We also discuss the overlooked role of circadian rhythm, melatonin, inflammation, trauma, belief systems, and purpose in long-term health and recovery. This is not about fear. It is about awareness, data, and rebuilding trust in the body’s ability to heal when given the right conditions. If you are dealing with unexplained fatigue, inflammation, gut issues, brain fog, or simply want to understand what your body is communicating before disease develops, this conversation will change how you think about prevention, longevity, and cancer itself. Go deeper personal guidance, you can book a VIP in-clinic day ⁠⁠⁠⁠APPLY HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠with me at Inside Health in Ontario, where we review your labs, metabolic drivers, genetics, cancer type, treatment plan, and complete health history to create a nutrition and fasting strategy that supports your body and your long-term healing.⁠⁠⁠ JOIN THE VIP HEALING EXPERIENCE and let's create a plan that works for your body and its healing process:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠APPLY HERE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to work with me. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE Ultimate Cancer Screening Guide ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠in the show notes to track key markers and understand your body’s signals for prevention and healing. Join the Accelerated Healing Process ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. APPLY HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Dr. Lori, ND. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@‌drloribouchard_nd ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @‌livelongerwithdrlori⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always work with your licensed healthcare provider and oncology team before making changes to diet, supplements, or fasting, especially during treatment. CHAPTERS:00:01:13 - Biohacks to Reduce Cancer Risk00:10:31 - Chronic Stress and Cancer Connection00:14:15 - Common Traits of Cancer Outliers00:20:10 - Importance of Mitochondrial Health00:22:10 - Perception's Impact on Cancer00:27:10 - Controversial Cancer Treatments00:28:25 - Health Changes for Tomorrow Morning00:30:20 - Favorite Health Tests00:33:55 - Longevity Wellness Expo 2026

I am taking you inside my mom’s home while I am visiting, because her house truly functions like a wellness clinic. She is 74, incredibly healthy, and she has followed this morning routine for over 25 years. This is not a reset or a wellness trend. This is what daily consistency looks like when the goal is long-term health, mobility, and energy. We start before she even gets out of bed with breathing exercises that activate the diaphragm and support lymphatic drainage. This simple practice helps move lymph, improve circulation, and support detox before the body even stands up. From there, she adds gentle stretching to restore blood flow after sleep, followed by acupressure on the feet to stimulate reflex points associated with various organ systems. Her routine includes rebounding, vibration therapy, and light movement to wake up the lymphatic system, support joint health, and improve circulation. We talk about how years of stress and night shift work affected her hormones and cortisol, and why daily movement and rhythm matter for inflammation, arthritis, and aging well. We also walk through dry skin brushing for lymphatic detox, magnesium and salt baths for muscle and nervous system support, and why detox is more than just the liver. It includes breath, lymph flow, elimination, circulation, and nervous system regulation. We talk about colon health, hydration, and the importance of supporting elimination as part of overall detox. We finish in the kitchen with what she does first thing in the morning, including hydration, fasting, filtered water with minerals, and how she intuitively chooses supplements that support hormone balance and energy. This is a real look at a daily morning routine for detox, lymphatic health, hormone balance, joint support, and longevity, built one habit at a time over the course of decades. Go deeper personal guidance, you can book a VIP in-clinic day ⁠⁠⁠⁠APPLY HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠with me at Inside Health in Ontario, where we review your labs, metabolic drivers, genetics, cancer type, treatment plan, and complete health history to create a nutrition and fasting strategy that supports your body and your long-term healing. ⁠⁠⁠Watch My YouTube Series on Fasting HERE⁠⁠⁠ JOIN THE VIP HEALING EXPERIENCE and let's create a plan that works for your body and its healing process:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠APPLY HERE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to work with me. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE Ultimate Cancer Screening Guide ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠in the show notes to track key markers and understand your body’s signals for prevention and healing. Join the Accelerated Healing Process ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. APPLY HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Grab a PEMF healing mat: HERE Connect with Dr. Lori, ND. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@‌drloribouchard_nd ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @‌livelongerwithdrlori⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always work with your licensed healthcare provider and oncology team before making changes to diet, supplements, or fasting, especially during treatment.

One of the most confusing questions people ask is how someone with an autoimmune disease can still develop cancer. A statistic published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that people with autoimmune disease have an increased risk of cancer, and that often feels contradictory if you’ve been told you have a strong immune system. Autoimmune disease is not a sign of immune strength. It is a sign of immune dysregulation. When the immune system is confused, white blood cells can miss abnormal cell growth instead of recognizing and responding to it. This is why stimulating the immune system is not always the goal. Balance matters more than activation. This conversation explores how immune imbalance, chronic inflammation, gut dysbiosis, and metabolic stress can distract the immune system from cancer surveillance. Topics include TH1 and TH2 balance, the role of the gut associated lymphatic tissue, how gut bacteria influence immune signaling, and why being “never sick” is not always a marker of immune health. Supportive considerations during cancer treatment are also discussed, including how chemotherapy affects rapidly dividing cells, mitochondria, and immune resilience. The importance of adequate protein, amino acids, sleep, rest, and reducing inflammatory stressors is emphasized, along with why recovery requires rebuilding at the cellular level. This discussion focuses on understanding how the immune system functions, why immune confusion matters, and how supporting balance and regulation can help the body recognize what it needs to respond to more effectively. Go deeper personal guidance, you can book a VIP in-clinic day ⁠⁠⁠APPLY HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠with me at Inside Health in Ontario, where we review your labs, metabolic drivers, genetics, cancer type, treatment plan, and complete health history to create a nutrition and fasting strategy that supports your body and your long-term healing. ⁠⁠Watch My YouTube Series on Fasting HERE⁠⁠ JOIN THE VIP HEALING EXPERIENCE and let's create a plan that works for your body and its healing process:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠APPLY HERE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to work with me. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE Ultimate Cancer Screening Guide ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠in the show notes to track key markers and understand your body’s signals for prevention and healing. Join the Accelerated Healing Process ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. APPLY HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Dr. Lori, ND. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@‌drloribouchard_nd ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @‌livelongerwithdrlori⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always work with your licensed healthcare provider and oncology team before making changes to diet, supplements, or fasting, especially during treatment.

A cancer diagnosis often brings guilt, pressure, and the belief that doing everything “right” should lead to predictable results. Many people living with cancer share common patterns, such as being caregivers, empaths, people pleasers, and doers who put others first and struggle to receive support. Research has shown that these type C traits are frequently seen in cancer and other chronic diseases. Living beyond a cancer diagnosis requires giving the body grace rather than punishment. Lab work and blood markers are only a snapshot in time and do not define effort, worth, or success. Stress, perfectionism, and self-blame place additional strain on the nervous and immune systems, which can interfere with healing and immune recognition. Cancer is a complex condition. Even strong immune systems and healthy lab values do not guarantee immune recognition of abnormal cells. This does not mean failure. It means the body may need a different approach, different support, or a new direction. Healing is not linear, and plans must be adjusted without guilt. Supporting health after a cancer diagnosis includes reducing chronic stress, listening to the body, allowing rest, and moving away from constant self-judgment. Healing is not about perfect compliance or chasing ideal lab numbers. It is about building resilience, supporting immune balance, and creating a life that includes joy, gratitude, and presence. Living a beautiful life beyond a cancer diagnosis means shifting the focus from fear and control to health, awareness, and daily choices that support the body without overwhelm. Each day is a new opportunity to adjust, ask questions, and move forward with compassion for yourself and your body. Go deeper personal guidance, you can book a VIP in-clinic day ⁠⁠APPLY HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠with me at Inside Health in Ontario, where we review your labs, metabolic drivers, genetics, cancer type, treatment plan, and complete health history to create a nutrition and fasting strategy that supports your body and your long-term healing. ⁠Watch My YouTube Series on Fasting HERE⁠ JOIN THE VIP HEALING EXPERIENCE and let's create a plan that works for your body and its healing process:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠APPLY HERE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to work with me. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE Ultimate Cancer Screening Guide ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠in the show notes to track key markers and understand your body’s signals for prevention and healing. Join the Accelerated Healing Process ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. APPLY HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Dr. Lori, ND. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@‌drloribouchard_nd ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @‌livelongerwithdrlori⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always work with your licensed healthcare provider and oncology team before making changes to diet, supplements, or fasting, especially during treatment.

Can you prevent cancer? This is a question I hear almost daily, especially from people with a family history of cancer, those who have lived what they consider a healthy lifestyle, or anyone who has watched someone close to them struggle with a diagnosis and wants to lower their own risk. I break down three foundational areas that matter when the goal is reducing cancer risk and supporting the body’s ability to regulate abnormal cell growth. We first have to start with stress and cortisol, and how chronic elevation can interfere with tumor-suppressor pathways like P53, the gene responsible for monitoring and repairing cellular damage. We also talk about daily chemical exposure and why detox support is important even when you do everything “right.” Vitamin D is another key piece. Many people assume sun exposure is enough, yet low levels are extremely common, especially in those with active cancer. Genetics can influence how well vitamin D is activated, which is why testing matters more than guessing. The third area is metabolic health. Carbohydrate load, insulin signaling, and frequent insulin spikes can influence inflammation and growth signals in the body. Timed eating and calorie restriction are discussed as tools that, when used appropriately, support better metabolic regulation. When fasting is addressed through a personalized lens, including how lab work, hormone cycles, stress response, and overall metabolic health should guide decisions. Longer fasts are not always beneficial and can increase stress or destabilize blood sugar if not matched to the individual. Fasting and metabolic strategies can be powerful tools, but they are only effective when they support the body rather than add stress. Lab markers, such as fasting insulin, hemoglobin A1C, inflammatory markers, vitamin D status, and genetic factors, provide critical context. The goal is not to follow extreme protocols, but to understand what your body is signaling and create a plan that supports immune regulation, hormone balance, and long-term resilience. Go deeper personal guidance, you can book a VIP in-clinic day ⁠APPLY HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠with me at Inside Health in Ontario, where we review your labs, metabolic drivers, genetics, cancer type, treatment plan, and complete health history to create a nutrition and fasting strategy that supports your body and your long-term healing. Watch My YouTube Series on Fasting HERE JOIN THE VIP HEALING EXPERIENCE and let's create a plan that works for your body and its healing process:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠APPLY HERE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to work with me. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE Ultimate Cancer Screening Guide ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠in the show notes to track key markers and understand your body’s signals for prevention and healing. Join the Accelerated Healing Process ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. APPLY HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Dr. Lori, ND. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@‌drloribouchard_nd ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @‌livelongerwithdrlori⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always work with your licensed healthcare provider and oncology team before making changes to diet, supplements, or fasting, especially during treatment.

The immune system is tightly connected to how the body recognizes cancer cells in the first place. Natural killer cells and T cells rely on metabolic health to distinguish healthy cells from those that need attention. When that recognition is disrupted, cancer can develop quietly for years. Many people who rarely get sick still arrive at a diagnosis feeling shocked and confused because the immune system can be overwhelmed or distracted long before symptoms appear. Stress, childhood trauma, and early nervous system patterns play a major role in how the immune system functions. High cortisol can downregulate tumor suppressor genes, and a high ACE score is linked to increased cancer risk later in life. Hidden stressors also matter. H pylori, parasites, mold, candida, chronic yeast, and environmental toxins can pull the immune system away from its most important job. Even radon exposure, chemical sprays, and daily contaminants in food and water can influence how well the immune system responds. Genetics contribute to the overall picture but do not determine your fate. Variants like BRCA or the GST M1 deletion change how the body detoxes and manages oxidative stress, yet lifestyle, metabolic health, and emotional history influence how those genes behave. Two people can have the same exposures, and only one develops cancer because their detox pathways, stress load, and metabolic resilience are different. Understanding the root causes of immune recognition helps reduce overwhelm and provides clarity about what matters most. When you know which stressors are active in your life, you can support immune modulation, strengthen metabolic pathways, and give your body what it needs to stay focused on identifying abnormal cells. The goal is not perfection or blame. The goal is to understand your unique biology so you can take clear, confident steps to lower cancer risk and support long-term health. Go deeper personal guidance, you can book a VIP in-clinic day APPLY HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with me at Inside Health in Ontario, where we review your labs, metabolic drivers, genetics, cancer type, treatment plan, and complete health history to create a nutrition and fasting strategy that supports your body and your long-term healing. JOIN THE VIP HEALING EXPERIENCE and let's create a plan that works for your body and its healing process:  ⁠APPLY HERE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to work with me. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE Ultimate Cancer Screening Guide ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠in the show notes to track key markers and understand your body’s signals for prevention and healing. Join the Accelerated Healing Process ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. APPLY HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Dr. Lori, ND. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@‌drloribouchard_nd ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @‌livelongerwithdrlori⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical care from your physician.

You may be wondering whether you should fast or eat more, and how to know what is right during an active cancer diagnosis. This class gives you a clear 30-day rhythm for cancer nutrition and fasting so you can stop second-guessing every meal. I break down how fasting triggers autophagy, healthy cell turnover, mitochondrial repair, and immune system activation, and why the right balance of fasting and fueling helps stabilize glucose, insulin, and inflammation. Let’s walk through how to prepare for a fast, the difference between a 24-hour fast, a 72-hour water fast, and a five-day fasting mimicking plan, and how to choose a schedule that supports your nervous system, stress hormones, and treatment timeline. I explain how to build an anti-inflammatory, low-glycemic nutrition plan, how to use fiber and fats to prevent glucose spikes, and how to track your numbers in a way that gives you absolute clarity rather than confusion. You will understand why snacking works against your metabolic goals, how to create an eating window that fits your genetics and stress patterns, and how to support cortisol so fasting feels healing instead of draining. You leave with a simple, customizable 30-day metabolic structure that includes weekly fasting resets, one monthly extended fast, and a transition guide that protects your digestion, hormones, and metabolic flexibility. This easy-to-follow plan works alongside cancer treatment and helps you feel confident about what to eat, when to fast, and how to support your body each week. Go deeper personal guidance, you can book a VIP in-clinic day ⁠APPLY HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠with me at Inside Health in Ontario, where we review your labs, metabolic drivers, genetics, cancer type, treatment plan, and complete health history to create a nutrition and fasting strategy that supports your body and your long-term healing. JOIN THE VIP HEALING EXPERIENCE and let's create a plan that works for your body and its healing process:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠APPLY HERE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to work with me. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE Ultimate Cancer Screening Guide ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠in the show notes to track key markers and understand your body’s signals for prevention and healing. Join the Accelerated Healing Process ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. APPLY HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Dr. Lori, ND. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@‌drloribouchard_nd ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @‌livelongerwithdrlori⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical care from your physician.

Diet and cancer are one of the most confusing parts of a diagnosis. Everywhere you look, someone is promoting one plan for every cancer type. Plant-based for all. Carnivore for all. Keto for all. It sounds simple, but it is not true. When you look at nutrition through a metabolic lens, you see that every body responds differently. Your genetics, labs, goals, and current treatments shape your diet. There is no one-size-fits-all plan. Confusion about food can send your mind in opposite directions. One direction is fear. You worry about everything you put in your body and wonder if fasting is safer than eating at all. The other direction is frustration. You feel done with strict rules, done with guilt, and done with trying to follow advice that contradicts itself. Neither extreme helps you move forward. There is a basic foundation that applies to most people. About eighty percent of healthy foods are the same for everyone. The part that changes is how much protein, carbohydrates, and fat you need. Those details depend on your genetics, labs, and whether you are in treatment. This is why personalization matters so much. During accelerated-healing retreats, we study genetic patterns, comprehensive lab work, metabolic flexibility, and how your body breaks down glucose and protein. Glucose and glutamine are the two major fuels for cancer. Understanding how your body processes them helps us determine which plan will best support healing. The first five days in therapeutic ketosis help lower insulin, reduce inflammation, and strengthen your system. After that, a clear long-term plan is created so you know exactly what to follow. Protein is one of the biggest sources of confusion. Your body needs enough protein to repair tissue, support detox pathways, and rebuild strength after therapy. But more is not always better. Too much protein can overstimulate a growth pathway called mTOR. You want the sweet spot, which is usually around one gram of protein per kilogram of ideal body weight. This shifts based on treatments, strength, and recovery needs. You do not need to guess your way through a cancer-supportive diet. Your labs and genetics leave clues. When you follow a plan based on your own data rather than trends or influencer advice, you amplify growth signals, support healing, and fuel your body without feeding cancer. Go deeper personal guidance, you can book a VIP in-clinic day ⁠APPLY HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠with me at Inside Health in Ontario, where we review your labs, metabolic drivers, genetics, cancer type, treatment plan, and complete health history to create a nutrition and fasting strategy that supports your body and your long-term healing. JOIN THE VIP HEALING EXPERIENCE and let's create a plan that works for your body and its healing process:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠APPLY HERE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to work with me. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE Ultimate Cancer Screening Guide ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠in the show notes to track key markers and understand your body’s signals for prevention and healing. Join the Accelerated Healing Process ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. APPLY HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Dr. Lori, ND. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@‌drloribouchard_nd ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @‌livelongerwithdrlori⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical care from your physician.

What does cancer and feeling worthy of love have to do with one another? I have been waiting to release this interview for over a year. I had the absolute honor and pleasure of interviewing Dr John DeMartini, who walks us through the top three things you need to know about living your most authentic self and thriving after a cancer diagnosis. I have gone back and watched this interview at least three times because it truly gives me all the feels. I get goosebumps, tears, and I feel empowered, completely in line with who I am supposed to be and more authentic at the end of the day. This conversation is a real way to look at yourself and what you do daily, and how you can absolutely thrive given anything that has come your way, especially a diagnosis such as cancer. Dr Demartini shares how cancer and chronic illness can be seen as a last-ditch effort of our physiology to teach us how to love, how symptoms are feedback from the body trying to bring us back into balance, and how living by our highest values and purpose can support homeostasis and healing. We explore why some people with the same diagnosis respond so differently, how resentment and long-held wounds can affect the body, and how purpose and authenticity are powerful forces that promote wellness. Make sure you listen until the very end, because he gives beautiful, practical advice on how you can master your own life, stop living by other people’s values, and permit yourself to be you. If you feel inspired to start digging deeper into the messages your body is trying to tell you, I encourage you to apply to work with me at drlori.ca so we can go through this journey together. Go deeper personal guidance, you can book a VIP in-clinic day ⁠APPLY HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠with me at Inside Health in Ontario, where we review your labs, metabolic drivers, genetics, cancer type, treatment plan, and complete health history to create a nutrition and fasting strategy that supports your body and your long-term healing. JOIN THE VIP HEALING EXPERIENCE and let's create a plan that works for your body and its healing process:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠APPLY HERE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to work with me. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE Ultimate Cancer Screening Guide ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠in the show notes to track key markers and understand your body’s signals for prevention and healing. Join the Accelerated Healing Process ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. APPLY HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Dr. Lori, ND. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@‌drloribouchard_nd ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @‌livelongerwithdrlori⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical care from your physician.

Bone broth is rich in glutamine and gelatin, two nutrients that are very healing for the gut and help repair damage after cancer treatments. But does it help your immune system fight abnormal cells, or can it fuel cancer’s growth? Most people with cancer have some level of gut inflammation from medications, antibiotics, or environmental toxins. Bone broth can help strengthen the GI tract and repair those tight junctions to prevent leaky gut. It supports the gut-brain connection, improves nutrient absorption, and calms inflammation that can impact the immune system. I always recommend choosing antibiotic-free, hormone-free, and organic bone broth from animals raised without exposure to glyphosates or chemicals. Poor-quality broth can create more inflammation and stress on the body. Moderation also matters. Too much protein can trigger the mTOR pathway, which signals cells to divide faster. Bone broth can be a great addition for early-stage recovery or gut repair, but it should never replace a balanced diet. It also provides potassium to help balance sodium and support heart and cellular health. Used mindfully, it can strengthen digestion, boost energy, and support long-term healing. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ultimate Cancer Screening Guide ⁠⁠⁠⁠in the show notes to track key markers and understand your body’s signals for prevention and healing. Join the Accelerated Healing Process ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠APPLY HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Dr. Lori, ND. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@‌drloribouchard_nd ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @‌livelongerwithdrlori⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical care from your physician.

Fasting is one of the most potent healing tools you can keep in your back pocket. It can often do more for your body than supplements, pills, or IVs because it gives your system the rest it needs to repair and rebuild. When you take a break from food, your body naturally begins to reduce inflammation, strengthen the gut lining, and activate deep cellular repair that supports healing at every level. Therapeutic fasting improves the body's response to treatment. It protects healthy cells while making cancer cells more sensitive to therapies like chemotherapy and immunotherapy. It supports mood and energy by increasing serotonin production in the gut and creating balance within the microbiome. Within forty-eight hours of fasting, beneficial bacteria such as Akkermansia begin to grow (LEARN MORE ABOUT AKKERMANSIA MUCINIPHILA HERE). This bacteria helps calm inflammation, rebuild the intestinal lining, and strengthen immune function. Fasting also increases short-chain fatty acids, such as butyrate, which have been shown to suppress abnormal cell growth, especially in colon tissue. As the body enters autophagy, it clears away damaged and precancerous cells and replaces them with healthy ones. This process enhances natural immunity, restores energy, and improves mental clarity. When you finish eating at least four hours before bed, fasting also helps regulate insulin and supports melatonin production for deeper, more restorative sleep. Fasting is not about deprivation. It is a reset that allows your body to rest, repair, and regenerate. Even short overnight fasts of 12 to 16 hours can initiate this process, improving digestion, focus, and overall vitality. Whether you are in active treatment or focused on long-term prevention, fasting helps you restore balance, reduce inflammation, and reconnect to your body’s natural ability to heal. Download the ⁠⁠⁠Ultimate Cancer Screening Guide ⁠⁠⁠in the show notes to track key markers and understand your body’s signals for prevention and healing. Join the Accelerated Healing Process ⁠⁠⁠⁠APPLY HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Dr. Lori, ND. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@‌drloribouchard_nd ⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠ @‌livelongerwithdrlori⁠⁠⁠⁠ email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical care from your physician.  

There is a difference between surviving and thriving. After years in integrative oncology and metabolic health, I have seen cancer thrivers share the same set of traits. These are not traits you are born with. They can be learned and strengthened over time, and they can completely change how you experience healing. Success after a cancer diagnosis is not only a clear scan. A scan matters, but true success is living aligned with your values. It is waking up rested, calm, and grateful. It has strong relationships, less inflammation, better energy, and the peace that comes from living with purpose. It is the way you live, why you live, and how you live every day. Here are the five traits I see in every cancer thriver. Trait 1. Self-respect and boundaries Thrivers stop people pleasing. They speak up for their needs, ask for help, rest when their body needs repair, and say no without guilt. Self-respect improves your immune function, your recovery, and your resilience. When you set boundaries, you protect your energy and give your body what it needs to heal. Trait 2. Plan, prepare, and use your data Thrivers plan their day with purpose. They review their labs, understand their inflammation and stress levels, and build a schedule that aligns with their goals. Planning helps remove decision fatigue. You set up simple habits, like stacking breathwork with your sauna or setting out your water bottles the night before, so your day supports healing rather than drains you. Trait 3. Learn and stay resourceful Resourcefulness changes everything. If you are told there is nothing else to do and you know there must be, you keep looking. You find a team that understands metabolic medicine, genetics, and terrain. You keep learning and asking questions until your plan feels aligned. Hope paired with action is one of the most powerful medicines you have. Trait 4. Be decisive with facts, not fear Collect your data, get your opinions, and then decide. Fear-based decisions delay healing. You do not need ten people’s approval to know what feels right. You use your values and your test results to choose the best next step. Being decisive saves time, lowers stress, and helps you move forward with confidence. Trait 5. Prioritize health and fitness Thrivers make movement, nutrition, and recovery part of daily life. They surround themselves with people who value health. They take the stairs, go for walks, and rest when needed. They choose actions that bring energy rather than exhaustion and allow grace for moments that are not perfect. Progress comes from consistency, not guilt. Thriving after a cancer diagnosis is not about perfection. It is about intention. You plan your days, learn what your body needs, make confident choices, and keep choosing health and alignment. Share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that it is not only about living longer, but also about living better. Download the ⁠⁠Ultimate Cancer Screening Guide ⁠⁠in the show notes to track key markers and understand your body’s signals for prevention and healing. Join the Accelerated Healing Process ⁠⁠⁠APPLY HERE⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Dr. Lori, ND. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@‌drloribouchard_nd ⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠ @‌livelongerwithdrlori⁠⁠⁠ email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical care from your physician.