S2 E9 - Patricia Kaufman, PhD - Cancer, Chemotherapy-Induced Diarrhea, and Healthy Microbiome Diversity

In this podcast interview, Dr. Woeller has a conversation with Patricia Kaufman, PhD about cancer treatment using chemotherapy and its potential negative impact on the microbiome of the digestive system. Dr. Kaufman authored a case report of a woman with breast cancer who developed chemotherapy-induced diarrhea, a significant health problem that often occurs in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, and improvements that occurred through natural medicine intervention. The doctor's discuss microbiome bacterial classification, the truth about probiotics and building of the microbiome, natural compounds produced by normal intestinal bacteria and various lifestyle factors to help rebuild and maintain a healthy microbiome.Check Out Dr. Woeller's Websites:Functional Medicine DocTalkIntegrative Medicine Academy Autism Recovery SystemSunrise Medical Center