Starving Cancer: Breakthrough Metabolic Cancer Therapy with Thomas Seyfried | EP 36

Is Sugar Feeding Your Cancer?Discover how a simple shift in your diet and metabolism could render cancer and chronic disease powerless. In this episode Dr. Katie Deming brings an intriguing conversation with Dr. Thomas Seyfried, a renowned biology professor at Boston College and author of "Cancer as a Metabolic Disease." Dr. Seyfried challenges the traditional view of cancer as a genetic disease. His insights into the Warburg Effect, the role of mitochondria in cancer cells, and the impact of diet are eye-opening.Discover how dietary interventions play a crucial role in metabolic therapy. Chapters:07:41 - Weight Loss Led To Tumor Reduction, Not Drug.15:40 - The Argument That Cancer Is A Metabolic, Not Genetic 21:04 - Incentives Against Systemic Change In Cancer Treatment22:18 - How To Maintain Healthy Mitochondria30:30 - Why Monitor Glucose Ketone Index In Cancer Patients46:49 - The Key To Aging And Death01:03:55 - ATP is Life's EnergyDr. Deming helps bridge the gap between conventional cancer treatments and metabolic therapy.  You learn about the importance of personalized treatment plans based on individual metabolic profiles and the latest research in the field.Join this enlightening conversation that could change the way you think about cancer and chronic disease management.Listen, learn, and prepare to challenge your understanding of chronic illnesses and explore a transformative perspective on cancer treatment.This episode promises to provide insights into the future approach of cancer treatment and how it could revolutionize patient care.GLOSSARY:Mitochondria's primary function is to produce energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP).Metabolic Therapy for cancer treatment  involves a combination of dietary changes, possibly supplements, and in some cases, specific medications. The Glucose Ketone Index (GKI) as a way to monitor how your body is fueling itself – whether it's mainly using sugars (glucose) or burning fats (ketones).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...