S1:E16: Metabolic Theory & Therapies for Healing Cancer & Chronic Disease with Dr. Janet Maendel

Curious about how to support your cancer diagnosis with metabolic therapies? Heard about high dose vitamin C, mistletoe and hyperbaric chambers, but don't know where to start or why they're beneficial? This episode is for you. This week, I sit down with my Integrative Oncologist, Dr. Janet Maendel and pick her brain all about integrative therapies for healing cancer. I have worked with Dr. Janet one on one over the course of the last year + since my diagnosis. She is an incredibly intelligent, nurturing soul and has provided SO much comfort and wisdom to me. She discusses more about the metabolic approach to cancer, how and why cancer is a metabolic disease, and dives deep into different metabolic therapies and how they help to heal the body, as well as why monthly lab work is important for showing trends into what processes are happening in the body, and how she approaches personalizing treatment plans for her patients. Dr. Janet is also part of the Immunocine practitioner consultant team, a dendritic immune cell therapy based in Cancun, Mexico. I am so grateful to have Dr. Janet as my FINAL episode of Season 1 on the FWD Think Tank. About Dr. Janet: Janet Maendel is a Doctor of Natural Medicine (DNM) and a leading expert in integrative oncology and functional medicine, combining her extensive training with a compassionate, patient-centered approach. Her expertise lies in employing The Metabolic Approach to Cancer, a cutting-edge, evidence-based clinical methodology designed to address cancer as a metabolic disease. This comprehensive approach utilizes advanced diagnostics, including blood chemistry, genomic analysis, toxicity profiling, hormone assessment, microbiome testing, and more, to create personalized strategies for optimizing therapies, food plans, detoxification protocols, and supplement regimens. Janet’s work with The Metabolic Approach to Cancer empowers patients at every stage of their journey—whether as a preventative measure, in conjunction with conventional treatments like chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery, or during post-treatment recovery. By identifying and addressing the root causes that contribute to the growth and progression of cancer, Janet’s practice focuses on restoring balance and resilience to the body’s metabolic terrain. She is a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (CFMP) and an Integrative Functional Medicine Practitioner (I.F.M.P.), with specialized training in functional medicine—a data-driven, systems-based approach that emphasizes understanding and treating the underlying causes of illness and nutrient deficiencies. In addition to her functional medicine credentials, Janet holds a diploma and doctoral degree in Manual Osteopathy, equipping her with advanced expertise in holistic manual therapies. These modalities are used to effectively treat musculoskeletal conditions and injuries while supporting the body's overall structural and functional integrity. Janet’s integrative care philosophy reflects her commitment to providing scientifically informed, personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs, fostering healing, balance, and vitality in the body, mind, and spirit. --- RESOURCES: Connect with Dr. Janet: www.nurturerestore.com Learn more about Immunocine: https://immunocine.com/ Schedule a FREE 30 Minute Consultation with Dr. Lori Bouchard: https://l.bttr.to/41o7P