Ep. 101 | Seeds and Soil: Navigating Cancer and the Role of Integrative Oncology with Dr. Shelly Smekens
Today, Dr. Avanti openly shares her personal journey through cancer treatment with her integrative oncologist, Dr. Shelly Smekens. Their conversation explores integrative oncology's profound impact and nuances, providing a supportive guide on navigating your cancer journey or assisting loved ones. Dr. Shelly emphasizes the importance of considering both the "seed" (cancer) and the "soil" (the body and environment), aiming to manage and prevent cancer comprehensively. The episode delves into various aspects of cancer care, including specialized diets and supplements, the significance of addressing the whole person in treatment plans, and the challenges of mainstream medicine—all while offering practical advice and advocating for a personalized, integrative approach to managing the cancer treatment journey.
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Today on The Healing Catalyst:
Dr. Avanti's personal healing pathway through radiation treatment
Dr. Shelley’s insights into combining conventional and integrative cancer care
Addressing the whole person in cancer treatment
Tools and interventions in integrative oncology management (specialized diets, supplements)
Navigating common challenges that arise during cancer treatment
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Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh, is an Ayurveda Wellness Expert on a mission to show how Ayurveda is a health catalyst to achieve optimal wellness in modern life.
Over the two decades of her training, study, and research, Dr. Kumar-Singh has shared her expertise with Fortune 500 companies, at elite undergraduate and graduate institutions, and at prestigious industry and medical conferences. She has been featured in the Huffington Post, goop, Thrive Global and mindbodygreen, and served as the co-lead facilitator of the Faculty Scholars Program in Integrative Healthcare at the OSHER Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern Medicine. Dr. Kumar-Singh is also the author of The Health Catalyst.
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