How To Be WellnStrong

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

May 23, 2023 Jacqueline Genova Episode 3
How To Be WellnStrong
3: Healing from Within: Strategies to Build a Resilient Internal Terrain | Dr. Lauren Mathewson, ND
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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

 
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The three most important terrain "drivers "
Importance of blood sugar & nutrition
Stress in the development of disease
Steps to determine if your home has a high toxic burden
How to identify mold in your home
What are mycotoxins?
Testing your home for mold
Endocrine disruptors in scented candles & plug-ins
Steps to balance blood sugar
Nutrition to maintain stable blood sugar
We were made to fast
How to maintain metabolic flexibility
Other causes of high blood sugar (despite having a healthy diet)
Mind-body medicine to manage blood sugar levels
Botanical blood sugar support
Mold exposure & its impact on blood sugar levels
Cortisol's effect on blood sugar levels
Exogenous ketones to shift into a ketogenic state
How your emotional and mental state affects nutrient absorption when eating
Importance of community
How to set yourself up for optimal digestion
How sense of smell affects digestion
Why you should deep breathe before meals
How to activate your parasympathetic system
Why you shouldn't drink cold beverages while eating
The most optimal diet to maintain a healthy terrain
How to eat an anti-inflammatory diet
One of the most anti-inflammatory oils
The longest-living populations in the world
An alkaline vs acidic environment
Properties of an alkaline diet
Is alkaline drinking water good?
What drives acidity in the tumor microenvironment
Glutamine as a fuel source for cancer
How to stress out cancer cells