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EPISODE · May 15, 2025 · 1H 26M

Say NO To Mammograms – It Could Save Your Life | Jennifer Simmons, MD

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In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Jennifer Simmons, a breast surgeon and integrative oncologist, discusses the misconceptions surrounding breast cancer treatment and screening. She emphasizes the need for a paradigm shift in how we approach women's health, particularly in relation to hormone replacement therapy and metabolic health. Dr. Simmons shares her personal journey from conventional medicine to integrative oncology, highlighting the importance of understanding the root causes of disease and the role of lifestyle in prevention. The discussion also addresses the pharmaceutical industry's influence on women's health and the urgent need for education and awareness in this field. ⁠ 00:00⁠ The Illusion of Mammograms and Conventional Treatments⁠ 02:46⁠ A New Paradigm in Breast Cancer Screening ⁠05:45⁠ Personal Journey: From Surgeon to Integrative Oncologist⁠ 09:00⁠ The Root Causes of Cancer and Chronic Disease ⁠11:54⁠ The Importance of Hormone Replacement Therapy⁠ 15:09⁠ Understanding Metabolic Health and Its Impact⁠ 17:57⁠ The Role of Lifestyle in Preventing Disease ⁠20:55⁠ The Pharmaceutical Influence on Women's Health⁠ 24:14⁠ Debunking Myths Around Hormone Replacement Therapy ⁠26:58⁠ The Need for Education in Women's Health⁠ 29:47⁠ The Connection Between Metabolic Health and Cancer ⁠33:00⁠ Estrogen Dominance and Its Implications⁠ 43:11⁠ Supporting Hormonal Balance⁠ 48:46⁠ Breaking Generational Health Patterns⁠ 51:37⁠ Personal Nutrition Protocols ⁠56:43⁠ Fasting and Hormonal Health⁠ 01:02:48⁠ Hormone Replacement Therapy and Pregnancy ⁠01:07:52⁠ Exploring Rapamycin and Anti-Aging ⁠01:12:04⁠ Questioning Conventional Medical Practices⁠ 01:23:01⁠ Innovative Breast Cancer Screening Methods Follow Biohack-it:Instagram | ⁠⁠@imanhasan⁠⁠Instagram | ⁠⁠@biohack_it⁠⁠X | ⁠⁠@imanhasan_⁠⁠YouTube | ⁠⁠@Biohack-it⁠⁠Apple | ⁠⁠@Biohack-itOur Sponsors:Just Thrive: Use code BIOHACK-IT to save 20% on your first 90-day bottle of Just Thrive ProbioticLeela Quantum: Use code BIOHACKIT for 10% off your first purchaseBon Charge: Use code BIOHACKIT for 15% offPrima: Use code IMAN20 for 20% off

In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Jennifer Simmons, a breast surgeon and integrative oncologist, discusses the misconceptions surrounding breast cancer treatment and screening. She emphasizes the need for a paradigm shift in how we approach women's health, particularly in relation to hormone replacement therapy and metabolic health. Dr. Simmons shares her personal journey from conventional medicine to integrative oncology, highlighting the importance of understanding the root causes of disease and the role of lifestyle in prevention. The discussion also addresses the pharmaceutical industry's influence on women's health and the urgent need for education and awareness in this field. ⁠ 00:00⁠ The Illusion of Mammograms and Conventional Treatments⁠ 02:46⁠ A New Paradigm in Breast Cancer Screening ⁠05:45⁠ Personal Journey: From Surgeon to Integrative Oncologist⁠ 09:00⁠ The Root Causes of Cancer and Chronic Disease ⁠11:54⁠ The Importance of Hormone Replacement Therapy⁠ 15:09⁠ Understanding Metabolic Health and Its Impact⁠ 17:57⁠ The Role of Lifestyle in Preventing Disease ⁠20:55⁠ The Pharmaceutical Influence on Women's Health⁠ 24:14⁠ Debunking Myths Around Hormone Replacement Therapy ⁠26:58⁠ The Need for Education in Women's Health⁠ 29:47⁠ The Connection Between Metabolic Health and Cancer ⁠33:00⁠ Estrogen Dominance and Its Implications⁠ 43:11⁠ Supporting Hormonal Balance⁠ 48:46⁠ Breaking Generational Health Patterns⁠ 51:37⁠ Personal Nutrition Protocols ⁠56:43⁠ Fasting and Hormonal Health⁠ 01:02:48⁠ Hormone Replacement Therapy and Pregnancy ⁠01:07:52⁠ Exploring Rapamycin and Anti-Aging ⁠01:12:04⁠ Questioning Conventional Medical Practices⁠ 01:23:01⁠ Innovative Breast Cancer Screening Methods Follow Biohack-it:Instagram | ⁠⁠@imanhasan⁠⁠Instagram | ⁠⁠@biohack_it⁠⁠X | ⁠⁠@imanhasan_⁠⁠YouTube | ⁠⁠@Biohack-it⁠⁠Apple | ⁠⁠@Biohack-itOur Sponsors:Just Thrive: Use code BIOHACK-IT to save 20% on your first 90-day bottle of Just Thrive ProbioticLeela Quantum: Use code BIOHACKIT for 10% off your first purchaseBon Charge: Use code BIOHACKIT for 15% offPrima: Use code IMAN20 for 20% off

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