The Real Cause of Cancer? It Starts with Your Mitochondria

Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping – leave us a review on iTunes and let us know! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566 Ever notice how quickly conventional oncology jumps straight to chemo, radiation, or the scalpel—and how rarely anyone asks why that tumor showed up in the first place? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Michael Karlfeldt, naturopathic physician and author of the Amazon bestseller A Better Way to Treat Cancer. Michael has treated 100,000‑plus patients since 1987 and hosts Integrative Cancer Solutions and Integrative Lyme Solutions podcasts. His message is simple: cancer is less a genetic death sentence and more of a whole‑body systems failure which we can reverse, once we fix inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, mindset, and (yes) the gut. Michael shares the real root causes of cancer that no one is talking about. He reveals how cancer cells hijack our natural energy-producing pathways, why detecting a tumor is just the tip of the iceberg, and how to create an environment where cancer cells simply can't survive. Whether you're currently battling cancer or on a healing journey, or you are fortunate to have a clean bill of health, this episode will arm you with the tools to kick cancer to the curb for good. Let's dive in. “I don't think that it (cancer) is a genetic disorder. I think genetics is something that is kind of secondary. I believe that it is that shift in how the cell produces energy." ~ Dr. Michael Karlfeldt  In This Episode Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:16 Michael's background and early life 00:04:48 The shift to integrative oncology 00:14:16 Naturopathic vs. traditional medical approaches 00:19:00 Symptom management vs. root-cause resolution 00:23:44 What exactly is cancer? 00:27:12 Clues of metastasis and impact of organ weakness 00:31:02 How early can we detect cancer? 00:35:14 Using C-reactive protein and A1C to assess cancer risk 00:42:41 Why do some cancers grow faster than others? 00:46:16 What role do mitochondria play in cancer? 00:49:15 The link between gut health and cancer 00:51:00 How to reduce the risk of cancer naturally 00:55:28 Wrap-up Q&A About Dr. Michael Karlfeldt Dr. Michael Karlfeldt is a board-certified naturopathic doctor and the founder of the Karlfeldt Center in Boise, Idaho. He specializes in integrative oncology and has treated over 100,000 patients across 30+ years. He’s the author of A Better Way to Treat Cancer, host of the Integrative Cancer Solutions and Integrative Lyme Solutions podcasts, and an expert in therapies like IV Vitamin C, photodynamic therapy, frequency medicine, and personalized peptide immunotherapy. Connect with Dr. Karlfeldt - Website: https://thekarlfeldtcenter.com/ - Book: The Better Way to Treat Cancer: https://a.co/d/8RjXQ8C - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarlfeldtCenter - Phone: (208) 338-8902 Connect with Chris Burres: - Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ - Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/ - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres/ Suggested videos for you: 1. https://youtu.be/azfrgPqPqrY 2. https://youtu.be/zSnDglleRvY 3. https://youtu.be/zSxuBiYja48 🔎 Related Keywords: cancer root cause,mitochondria cancer,inflammation cancer,gut health and cancer,cancer treatment 2025,integrative oncology,cancer mindset,cancer healing,holistic cancer approach,cancer and immune system,cancer not genetic,cancer therapy alternatives,cancer,gut health,the real cause of cancer,what is cancer,what causes cancer,cancer awareness,cancer prevention,wellness,health and wellness,wellness tips 🔎 Hashtags: #cancerawareness #mitochondria #inflammation #guthealth #cancertreatment #healingjourney #holistichealth #integrativeoncology #rootcause #cellularhealth #immuneboost #cancertruth #detoxyourbody #mindbodyconnection #naturalhealing