TMHS 654: The Truth About Rising Cancer Rates - With Dr. Christian Gonzalez

Cancer is one of the most serious diagnoses one could face, and in our society, it’s becoming more and more common. While some forms of cancer are influenced by genetics, the good news is that we have a lot of power to influence our propensity toward disease. Our habits and inputs such as diet, weight, and exposure to toxins can play a huge role in cancer risk. Today’s guest, Dr. Christian Gonzalez, is an expert on preventing and treating cancer.

Dr. Christian Gonzalez is a naturopathic oncologist and the host of the Heal Thy Self Podcast. He is passionate about education and giving folks the tools needed to promote health, prevent cancer and other chronic diseases, and heal from within. Today, he’s back on the show to demystify cancer and share what is really contributing to our skyrocketing rates of cancer. 

We’re going to dive into some of the leading risk causes of cancer, and realistic tips you can implement to reduce your risk and optimize your health. We’ll talk about the impact alcohol has on the development of cancer, how to reduce your overall toxic burden and the role that emotions and mental health play in our physical health. As always, Dr. G is delivering tons of value, and I hope you’ll find this information empowering.

In this episode you’ll discover:

• How many new cases of cancer were reported in 2019.
• Five main things that influence your risk of cancer.
• What cancer is, and how it is created in the body.
• The percentage of your genetics that determine your likelihood of developing cancer.
• How inflammation from food can create genetic damage and disease.
• Why eating a variety of foods is essential for human health.
• How many types of cancer are directly caused by drinking alcohol.
• The effects of alcohol on society overall.
• An important question to ask yourself about your alcohol consumption.
• The role environmental toxicants play in cancer risk.
• What forever chemicals are.
• How to reduce your exposure to harmful toxins.
• The connection between pesticides and cancer.
• How mental health and authenticity are connected.
• What the mind-body cycle of psychoneuroimmunology is.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Organifi.com/Model -- Use the coupon code MODEL for 20% off!
• Ettitude.com/model -- Use the coupon code model15 for 15% off organic bedding! 
• The Surprising Truth About Cancer with Dr. Christian Gonzalez – Episode 455
• Effects of Hand Sanitizers & Cellphones with Dr. Christian Gonzalez – Episode 513
• Dark Waters
• Monsanto Knowledge Bomb – Heal Thy Self Podcast
• The Swell Score
• Connect with Dr. Christian Gonzalez Website / Podcast / Instagram

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