His Cancer Scare Led to a 14-Day Water Fast (Unexpected Results) | EP 143

Learn about the Healing Power of Prolonged Fasting: HEREWhat if the prostate treatment your doctor recommended wasn't your only choice?Joel Pruttis came to Dr. Katie Deming with a rising PSA, a lesion seen on his prostate MRI, and a urologist telling him he probably had cancer. But something about it didn't sit right, so he paused, did his research, and made a choice many people in his position may never hear about.Dr. Katie and Joel talk through what it's like to face a scary diagnosis, feel pushed toward a system that doesn't quite feel right, and find the courage to try something different. Joel's story centers on prostate health, but the questions he wrestled with will feel familiar to anyone who has ever wondered if there's another way.Chapters:00:06:17 - Why the MRI Room Changed Everything00:07:09 - Two PSA Numbers, One Big Question00:09:17 - The Reason He Trusted Dr. Katie00:10:09 - The Part of Fasting That Scared Him Most00:11:45 - Why He Took the Leap Anyway00:13:09 - What 14 Days Without Food Actually Felt Like00:14:52 - The Subtle Shift That Told Him It Was Working00:16:13 - The Treatment Path He Almost Walked Into00:23:37 - The Health Changes He Didn’t Expect00:29:30 - The Decision That Could Have Changed His Life00:34:40 - The Cost Comparison No One Talks About00:38:47 - The Healing Path Hidden in Plain SightIt's not only about Joel's lab results after a 14-day water fast, but everything else that shifted along the way, things he wasn't even looking for when he started.If you've ever felt stuck between fear and uncertainty, or wondered whether the standard path is really your only option, stay until the end. Joel shares exactly what he would say to anyone standing at that crossroads right now.Press play and learn what happened when one man decided to trust his body first.Which Fast Is Right for You? - Take the FREE QUIZ:https://www.whichfastisrightforyou.com/Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/y5cm5wtjFollow Dr. Katie Deming on InstagramWatch on YoutubeDISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast  is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider.A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and detox, while weighing fasting benefits against chemo side effects and radiation side effects, sharing stories of a cancer survivor navigating chemotherapy, natural medicine, holistic healing, and even sp...