Contrary to regarding cancer as mere chance or a condition primarily afflicting the elderly, integrative oncology addresses it comprehensively. It can be triggered by our dietary and lifestyle practices, which consequently affect our gene expression.
Research consistently indicates that only a small fraction, approximately 5-10 percent, of cancer cases stem from genetic mutations. The bulk, encompassing 90-95 percent, is attributable to unhealthy dietary habits and lifestyles that impair mitochondrial function. Through epigenetics, we possess the capability to modulate gene expression and mitochondrial performance via dietary choices, lifestyle modifications, and mindset.
Whether the goal is cancer prevention, management of a recent diagnosis, or navigating remission, it is imperative to scrutinize factors that may have contributed to its onset. By identifying and prioritizing potential catalysts of the cancer process, one gains the ability to intervene in the progression of this deadly disease. Cancer, or concerns about it, can be viewed as a messenger prompting an exploration of lifestyle imbalances. Subsequently, the decision to initiate change lies within the individual's discretion.
Cancer doesn't have to be a life sentence … “but it can be an opportunity – an opportunity to take stock of your life in a way that you wouldn't have otherwise. An opportunity to look around you and evaluate through a critical lens what is working and what isn't. It's an opportunity to ask whether your are on the right path, living your purpose , or if you have been hijacked by the business of life and are living on someone else's agenda. This can be your opportunity to do better, to be better” (J. Simmons).
Dr. N. Winters and her colleagues have identified ten key elements of a person's “terrain”, the Terrain Ten™, that require optimization in order to successfully prevent and manage cancer.
The Terrain Ten™ includes:
Genetic, epigenetic, and nutrigenomic modifications
Blood sugar balance
Toxic burden management
Repopulating and balancing the microbiome
Immune system maximization
Modulating inflammation and oxidative stress
Enhancing blood circulation while inhibiting angiogenesis and metastasis
Establishing hormone balance
Recalibrating stress levels and biorhythms
Enhancing mental and emotional well-being
The Terrain Ten provides a means to pinpoint areas where your bodily and life elements might be imbalanced. Its purpose is to highlight aspects of your health and lifestyle that may require attention, while also distinguishing between those you can influence and those beyond your control. It's important to recognize that addressing any of these ten areas can substantially improve your body's capacity to respond to conventional therapies, diminish treatment side effects, and bolster your overall strength, thereby aiding in cancer prevention.
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