The Root Cause Medicine Podcast
Redefining a Functional Medicine Approach to Breast Cancer
January 30, 2024
In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we unveil Dr. Jenn Simmons' functional medicine approach to breast health and cancer prevention. You’ll hear us discuss: 1. The role of estrogen and progesterone in breast cancer 2.The importance of addressing heart health in breast cancer survivors 3. Redefining breast cancer prevention 4. How nutrition and lifestyle impact breast health 5. Environmental factors and breast health Dr. Simmons has been a key figure in breast surgery and cancer treatment in Philadelphia for over 17 years. With a deep commitment to fostering health rather than simply addressing illness, she has dedicated herself to exploring functional medicine. As the Founder and Owner of Real Health MD, she focuses on empowering women who are navigating their way through breast cancer or autoimmune diseases. Order tests through Rupa Health, the BEST place to order functional medicine lab tests from 30+ labs - https://www.rupahealth.com/reference-guide
In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we unveil Dr. Jenn Simmons' functional medicine to breast health and cancer prevention. You’ll hear us discuss:

  1. The role of estrogen and progesterone in breast cancer

  2. The importance of addressing heart health in breast cancer survivors

  3. Redefining breast cancer prevention

  4. How nutrition and lifestyle impact breast health

  5. Environmental factors and breast health

Dr. Simmons has been a key figure in breast surgery and cancer treatment in Philadelphia for over 17 years. With a deep commitment to fostering health rather than simply addressing illness, she has dedicated herself to exploring functional medicine. As the Founder and Owner of Real Health MD, she focuses on empowering women who are navigating their way through breast cancer or autoimmune diseases.

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Timestamps

02:58 - From breast surgeon to functional medicine advocate

10:32 - Redefining breast cancer prevention

19:23 - Transforming patient health and outcomes

23:17 - The importance of embracing longevity

26:42 - Why younger generations face increased cancer and chronic disease factors

31:08 - Debunking the estrogen-cancer myth

43:22 - Where can you find Dr. Jenn Simmons?