3: Healing from Within: Strategies to Build a Resilient Internal Terrain | Dr. Lauren Mathewson, ND

Whether you're looking to prevent disease, address chronic health issues, or simply optimize your well-being, creating a healthy internal terrain should be a priority. A terrain-based approach targets the root cause of disease while simultaneously working to improve immunity and quality of life. Join me as I speak with Dr. Lauren Mathewson, an integrative oncologist, as we delve into the intricate ecosystem that exists within our bodies. 

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• What do we mean when we refer to “internal terrain” & practical steps to improve it
• Environmental factors that may negatively impact our internal terrain
• Terrain-based approaches to address cancer & other illnesses
• Why managing blood sugar matters more than you think
• The best time to fast & ideal feeding-window times
• The most optimal diet and nutritional approach to creating a healthy internal terrain

 
Resources:

• Dr. Lauren Mathewson | Website
• Dr. Lauren Mathewson | Instagram
• Branch Basics
• AirDoctor Pro

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Chapters

• 3:16 The three most important terrain "drivers "
• 4:32 Importance of blood sugar & nutrition
• 5:44 Stress in the development of disease
• 6:34 Steps to determine if your home has a high toxic burden
• 8:34 How to identify mold in your home
• 9:10 What are mycotoxins?
• 10:30 Testing your home for mold
• 11:43 Endocrine disruptors in scented candles & plug-ins
• 13:00 My favorite personal cleaner
• 13:20 My favorite air filter
• 15:16 Steps to balance blood sugar
• 16:41 Nutrition to maintain stable blood sugar
• 19:23 We were made to fast
• 19:45 How to maintain metabolic flexibility
• 20:41 Other causes of high blood sugar (despite having a healthy diet)
• 22:13 Mind-body medicine to manage blood sugar levels
• 22:19 Botanical blood sugar support
• 22:35 Mold exposure & its impact on blood sugar levels
• 22:46 Cortisol's effect on blood sugar levels
• 23:23 Exogenous ketones to shift into a ketogenic state
• 24:15 How your emotional and mental state affects nutrient absorption when eating
• 25:31 Importance of community
• 26:36 How to set yourself up for optimal digestion
• 27:04 How sense of smell affects digestion
• 27:55 Why you should deep breathe before meals
• 28:09 How to activate your parasympathetic system
• 29:25 Why you shouldn't drink cold beverages while eating
• 30:27 The most optimal diet to maintain a healthy terrain
• 31:52 How to eat an anti-inflammatory diet
• 34:18 One of the most anti-inflammatory oils
• 35:26 The longest-living populations in the world
• 36:00 The anti-cancer properties of oleocanthal
• 37:11 An alkaline vs acidic environment
• 38:24 Properties of an alkaline diet
• 38:48 Is alkaline drinking water good?
• 39:31 What drives acidity in the tumor microenvironment
• 40:18 Glutamine as a fuel source for cancer
• 42:21 How to stress out cancer cells