Integrative Cancer Care with Dr. Laura James

Dr. Laura James is a board-certified naturopathic oncologist who has been working with cancer patients for over 20 years. She helps patients who are recently diagnosed with cancer get through the intense steps of conventional treatment – surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation – using natural means like nutrition, herbs, gentle movement, and stress management.

In today’s episode, we hear Dr. Laura James discuss her balanced viewpoint on the use of natural therapies in combination with conventional treatment to support cancer patients. Through supplement streamlining, nutritional and botanical recommendations, and lifestyle counseling, her expertise can help you feel better through treatment and beyond.

Today on The Lab Report:

• 4:00 Meet Dr. Laura James and hear how she defines integrative cancer care
• 9:25 Diet and nutrition – keto, fasting, low carb, protein
• 14:00 Working alongside conventional oncologists
• 19:20 Building a care team
• 24:00 Supporting the chemotherapy journey
• 27:50 Antioxidants, probiotics, and chemo
• 32:45 Resilience and the mental emotional rollercoaster
• 37:40 “Battle language” and vulnerability in cancer
• 43:50 Preventative care
• 51:30 Where to find Dr. Laura James?
• 53:55 The Fireball

Additional Resources:

LauraJamesND.com

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