Ep 43 - A Functional Approach to Breast Health, with Dr. Jenn Simmons

Join us in episode 43 with Dr. Jenn Simmons, once Philadelphia's top breast surgeon turned functional medicine advocate. Her personal battle with breast cancer propelled her to embrace holistic health, leading to the founding of Real Health MD. Driven by a mission to help women truly heal, Dr. Simmons shares insights into functional medicine, the limitations of conventional approaches, and the crucial link between metabolic health and breast wellness.   Tune in for a comprehensive discussion on breast cancer prevention, alternatives to mammograms, and the empowering role of education in women's health. Don't miss the free giveaway from Dr. Simmons, offering valuable resources for a journey towards breast health and wellness!     Topics covered: ·       Dr. Jenn Simmons shares her breast cancer journey, dedicated to aiding others through functional medicine, revealing health issues in the medical field and traditional medicine's limitations.   ·       Expressing dissatisfaction with medical education, she discusses a shift to functional medicine, emphasizing a holistic approach. She explores challenges faced by type 1 diabetics in managing metabolic health and hormone balance.   ·       Discussing menopause's impact on body systems, she challenges the link between hormone replacement therapy and breast cancer and evaluates the efficiency of mammography screening and breast cancer growth patterns.   ·       Breast Cancer Prevention and Alternatives to Mammograms: ·       Revealing pharmaceutical industry motives and questioning medication beliefs. ·       Emphasizing the importance of education in managing hormone imbalances. ·       Offering advice for breast health advocacy, prevention, and a healthy diet. ·       Promoting a focus on movement, sleep, and toxin reduction for well-being. ·       Emphasizing the importance of self-reflection and purposeful living. ·       Dr. Simmons provides valuable resources, a free giveaway, and stresses the importance of metabolic health.   IG @drjennsimmons Breast Owner's Manual The Smart Person's Guide to Breast Cancer Keeping abreast FB group Keeping abreast podcast with Kevin Ellis and John Klock   Hit the subscribe button and rate and review to help this podcast reach more people. Be sure to share this episode. What to do now: *Follow me @bloodsugarboss on Instagram to stay in the loop on upcoming episodes. DM me with any feedback or suggestions on topics you'd like us to cover. *Join our Type 1 In Midlife community on the free Honey Health App to chat about podcast topics and more *Get started with a Free Download and Subscribe to my Weekly Newsletter - How to Thrive with Type 1 Diabetes After 40 *Contact us about our coaching programs Shop my favorite products