Cancer
A metabolic and immune disease. Cancer involves cells that have lost normal growth controls. While genetics play a role, metabolic dysfunction, immune evasion, and environmental factors are increasingly recognized. Prevention and terrain optimization are powerful strategies.
Metabolic Perspective
Warburg Effect
Cancer cells ferment glucose even with oxygen. Metabolic shift. Mitochondrial dysfunction.
Glucose Dependence
Most cancers are glucose-hungry. PET scans use this. Metabolic intervention target.
Mitochondrial Damage
Defective energy production. Fermentation compensation. Origin of dysfunction.
Immune Surveillance
NK Cells
Natural killer cells hunt cancer. Critical first defense. Often suppressed in cancer.
T Cells
Adaptive immunity targets cancer. Immunotherapy harnesses this. Checkpoint inhibitors.
Immune Evasion
Cancer hides from immune system. Creates suppressive environment. Key to progression.
Terrain Optimization
Reduce Inflammation
Chronic inflammation promotes tumors. Anti-inflammatory diet. Resolve infections.
Minimize Toxins
Carcinogens cause DNA damage. Clean water, food, air. Reduce exposure.
Optimize Blood Sugar
Starve glucose-dependent cells. Low glycemic diet. Metabolic flexibility.
Support Detox
Liver, kidney, lymph function. Glutathione. Binding and elimination.
Boost Immunity
Vitamin D, zinc, selenium. Sleep. Stress management. NK cell support.
Circadian Rhythm
Melatonin is anti-cancer. Night shift increases risk. Protect sleep.