Our bodies get us from point A to B more times than we can count. But bodies can also be the hardest thing to navigate. Today’s guest, Dr. Kristi Funk, renowned breast surgeon and advocate for breast cancer prevention and awareness, goes deep and helps us to sit with ourselves in a way that broaches the topic of diet, hormones, and treatments - both preventative and post-diagnostic - that offers a comprehensive insight to female health at various stages.

TOPICS COVERED

• Over-treatment of cancer types.
• Estrogen receptors and tumors.
• High risk individuals and gene mutation.
• Genetic predisposition and immediate environment leading to manifestation of cancer.
• What is angiogenesis?
• High-protein plant food
• Soy foods and estrogen correlation - “Soy is not an endocrine disruptor. It is such a safe superfood.”
• Further reduce risk of cancer
  • excess fat
  • dairy + casein
  • leptin
  • inflammation

• Hormone replacement study
• Mammograms and dense breasts
• MRIs
• Immunotherapy
• Self breast-massaging

As women, it can be frustrating, and painful - like this piece of ourselves is another’s politics, and a glaring question mark in the medical system that leaves us with more questions than answers. So take notes, circulate this episode, and pass it along to someone who needs to hear it!

LINKS

1. Shop the Menopause Miracle HERE
2. Find the Cancer Kicking Summit HERE
3. Breasts: The Owner’s Manual by Dr. Kristi Funk HERE
4. Follow Dr. Kristi Funk HERE
5. Flow with Lisa HERE
6. Order The Book of Lymph HERE
7. Join The Lymphatic MasterClass HERE