One of the biggest misconceptions I hear is that the metabolic approach to cancer is simply about eating a ketogenic diet. It isn't. Keto is an incredibly valuable tool—and it's one that I use frequently in my practice—but it is only one tool in a much larger toolbox. A well-formulated therapeutic ketogenic diet (SuperKeto!) can help stabilize blood sugar, reduce insulin signaling, lower inflammation, and support metabolic flexibility. For the right person, at the right time,

Oncologists are trained to focus on the tumor and to do whatever possible to eradicate it. Cut it out, burn it, poison it. But where did the cancer come from? Why did it grow? How can we support the body so that it stops cancering? The answer lies in the terrain and listening to the messages that it is sending us. While the tumor deserves attention, so does the environment in which it developed. While we seek out the perfect treatments, supplements, diet and lifestyle practic

Cancer care is much more than targeting tumors alone. We have to ask deeper questions: What was happening in the body long before the diagnosis? What imbalances were ignored, normalized, or dismissed? What terrain allowed dysfunction to take root? This is where a terrain-centered approach matters. Nutrition. Metabolic health. Inflammation. Sleep. Stress. Toxic burden. Blood sugar balance. Nervous system regulation. Immune health. Microbiome health. Connection. Purpose. These

Andrea's Approach to Scanziety!

The holidays are a time for joy, laughter, and connection. When you are facing very a serious diagnosis, we can't afford to put our metabolic health aside for a month. In my oncology nutrition practice, I carefully work with my clients to develop a plan for enjoying the holidays while still honoring their health goals and supporting metabolic health. Here are some tips that are helpful for navigating the holidays! Think About Your Eating Strategy Decide ahead of time what you

One of the most foundational pillars within the Terrain Ten of the Metabolic Approach to Cancer is mental and emotional well-being. Emotional health profoundly influences the body’s ability to heal, respond to treatment, and maintain lasting wellness. Trauma, chronic stress, adversity, emotional awareness, and mindset all shape our physiology and our capacity for healing. Unfortunately, this aspect of health is often overlooked or minimized—by both patients and their medical

Optimizing Stress and Biorhythms is a key component to the Metabolic Approach to Cancer