Fasting and Cancer: The Promise, the Evidence, and the Honest In-Between

by in Cancer, naturopathic medicine, real talk April 27, 2026

Listen to this information anywhere by hitting play below: The Biology: Why Fasting Makes Theoretical Sense To understand why fasting has captured the attention of oncology researchers, you have to understand a concept called differential stress resistance. When we fast, normal healthy cells downshift into a protective, low-energy state. They essentially batten down the hatches…conserving […]

How to Support Detox Pathways Naturally (A Clinical, Systems-Based Approach)

by in Cancer, detox, gut health, immune health, mens health, naturopathic medicine, real talk, sexual health, sleep health, teen health, thyroid health, womens health April 1, 2026

Detoxification is often misunderstood as a short-term intervention. In reality, it is a continuous physiological process that depends on coordination between multiple organ systems. A clinical approach does not attempt to force detoxification. It focuses on supporting the body’s ability to process, transport, and eliminate compounds efficiently. Detox is a systems-based process Detoxification is not […]

Everyday Toxin Exposure: What Actually Matters (and Where to Start)

by in Cancer, detox, mens health, teen health, womens health April 1, 2026

Let’s Talk About Toxins Concerns about environmental toxins are increasing, and for good reason. However, the conversation is often either overly simplified or unnecessarily alarming. A more effective approach is to understand where exposures are coming from, how they affect the body, and which changes will have the greatest impact. Understanding Total Toxic Burden Total […]

What Detox Really Means (and Why Most Detox Programs Miss the Point)

by in Cancer, detox, gut health, immune health, mens health, naturopathic medicine, real talk, sexual health, teen health, thyroid health, womens health March 31, 2026

Have you thought about a “detox”? Every spring, interest in “detox” spikes. Searches for cleanses, juice fasts, and detox supplements increase, and many people feel a strong urge to reset their health. This instinct is not wrong. What is often missing is an understanding of how detoxification actually works. Your body is already designed to […]

Betulinic Acid and Cancer: Nature’s Promising Warrior Against Malignancy

by in Cancer January 22, 2026

Listen to this information anywhere by hitting play below: From Nature’s Pharmacy: Betulinic Acid Cancer remains one of humanity’s most formidable adversaries, claiming millions of lives annually despite decades of intensive research and treatment innovation. While conventional therapies like chemotherapy and radiation have saved countless lives, their significant side effects and the persistent challenge of […]

Sauna Therapy and Cancer

by in Cancer, Denver Naturopathic Community, immune health, naturopathic medicine September 21, 2025

One of my favorite detoxification strategies is dry (not steam) sauna therapy. There are multiple strategies and approaches for sauna therapy that vary by temperature, heat source, construction quality, time, intensity, and wavelength. Sauna therapy isn’t right for everyone and every circumstance. However, it can have profoundly beneficial health effects when it’s the right tool […]