Integrative Approaches in Cancer Care with Dr. Sonia Malani

In today's episode with Dr. Sonia Malani, you’ll hear us take a deep dive on: The impact of integrative oncology on cancer care; Supplements in integrative oncology; The role of integrative oncologists in addressing holistic health factors; Reducing stress, detoxification, and improving outcomes in cancer care; Strategic dietary choices for cancer prevention and supportive care; Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for cancer patients. Dr. Sonia Malani is a board-certified naturopathic oncologist with specialized expertise in pain management and palliative care. Passionate about cancer prevention, she delves deeply into precision oncology utilizing ctDNA technology and focuses on addressing metabolic comorbidities in patients with cancer. Beyond her medical honors, Dr. Malani is a published author and dedicated researcher. Moreover, she wears multiple hats as a certified yoga instructor, meditation teacher, and a provider of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy. Dr. Malani also plays a vital role as a co-investigator in the AIMS Cancer Outcomes Study (ACOS). Order tests through Rupa Health, the BEST place to order functional medicine lab tests from 30+ labs - https://www.rupahealth.com/reference-guide The Root Cause Medicine Podcast is created by Rupa Health , the best way to order, track & manage results from 30+ lab companies in one place for free. The Root Cause Medicine podcast is available on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts RSS Instructions on how to rate and review The Root Cause Medicine Podcast can be found here . Guest Details: Dr. Sonia Malani’s Website Dr. Sonia Malani on LinkedIn Dr. Sonia Malani on Instagram AIMS Institute Seattle Website Bastyr University Website Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker Rupa Health Details: Rupa Health's Website Rupa Health on LinkedIn Rupa Health on Instagram Rupa Health on TikTok Rupa Health on YouTube Rupa Health Reference Guide Rupa Health Magazine Dr. Kate Henry’s Website Dr. Kate Henry on LinkedIn Dr. Kate Henry on Podcast Dr. Kate Henry on Instagram Dr. Kate Henry on Twitter Dr. Kate Henry on Youtube Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 02:45 - What should you know about cancer? 03:47 - What is integrative oncology? 04:22 - Beyond traditional cancer treatments 05:33 - Dissecting myths in cancer treatment 08:07 - Personalized cancer care treatments 10:22 - Supplements that tackle chemo's side effects 12:34 - Specific cannabis components for different cancer concerns 14:23 - Combining conventional and natural approaches to cancer care 17:03 - The challenge of evidence in integrative oncology 18:55 - Why integrative oncology? 22:41 - Understanding carcinogenesis 25:29 - How our bodies handle toxins and stress 28:29 - Reducing toxic exposure 31:35 - Reducing toxins in your diet 33:30 - The science behind sleep 35:14 - Melatonin and cancer treatment 38:20 - Sleep hygiene in a digital world 43:09 - The science of calm for optimal health 44:18 - The sugar-cancer link 47:46 - The Mediterranean diet 51:15 - Trailblazing ketamine in mental health and oncology 56:13 - Communication and support in cancer care