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In today's episode with Dr. Sonia Malani, you’ll hear us take a deep dive on:The impact of integrative oncology on cancer care;Supplements in integrative oncology;The role of integrative oncologists in addressing holistic health factors;Reducing stress, detoxification, and improving outcomes in cancer care;Strategic dietary choices for cancer prevention and supportive care;Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for cancer patients.Dr. Sonia Malani is a board-certified naturopathic oncologist with specialized expertise in pain management and palliative care. Passionate about cancer prevention, she delves deeply into precision oncology utilizing ctDNA technology and focuses on addressing metabolic comorbidities in patients with cancer.Beyond her medical honors, Dr. Malani is a published author and dedicated researcher. Moreover, she wears multiple hats as a certified yoga instructor, meditation teacher, and a provider of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy. Dr. Malani also plays a vital role as a co-investigator in the AIMS Cancer Outcomes Study (ACOS).Order tests through Rupa Health, the BEST place to order functional medicine lab tests from 30+ labs - https://www.rupahealth.com/reference-guideThe Root Cause Medicine Podcast is created by Rupa Health, the best way to order, track & manage results from 30+ lab companies in one place for free.The Root Cause Medicine podcast is available on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsRSSInstructions on how to rate and review The Root Cause Medicine Podcast can be found here.Guest Details:Dr. Sonia Malani’s WebsiteDr. Sonia Malani on LinkedInDr. Sonia Malani on InstagramAIMS Institute Seattle WebsiteBastyr University WebsiteWhy We Sleep by Matthew WalkerRupa Health Details:Rupa Health's WebsiteRupa Health on LinkedInRupa Health on InstagramRupa Health on TikTokRupa Health on YouTubeRupa Health Reference GuideRupa Health MagazineDr. Kate Henry’s WebsiteDr. Kate Henry on LinkedInDr. Kate Henry on PodcastDr. Kate Henry on InstagramDr. Kate Henry on TwitterDr. Kate Henry on YoutubeTimestamps00:00 - Intro02:45 - What should you know about cancer?03:47 - What is integrative oncology?04:22 - Beyond traditional cancer treatments05:33 - Dissecting myths in cancer treatment08:07 - Personalized cancer care treatments10:22 - Supplements that tackle chemo's side effects12:34 - Specific cannabis components for different cancer concerns14:23 - Combining conventional and natural approaches to cancer care17:03 - The challenge of evidence in integrative oncology18:55 - Why integrative oncology?22:41 - Understanding carcinogenesis25:29 - How our bodies handle toxins and stress28:29 - Reducing toxic exposure31:35 - Reducing toxins in your diet33:30 - The science behind sleep35:14 - Melatonin and cancer treatment38:20 - Sleep hygiene in a digital world43:09 - The science of calm for optimal health44:18 - The sugar-cancer link47:46 - The Mediterranean diet51:15 - Trailblazing ketamine in mental health and oncology56:13 - Communication and support in cancer care
