35. Dr. Elizabeth Boham, MD, RD on How The Microbiome, Insulin & Nutrition Impact Breast Health

How do insulin resistance, gut health, and diet impact breast health? These are the topics that we are going to be diving into with Dr. Elizabeth Boham today! Elizabeth Boham, MD, MS, RD, is board certified in family medicine, with a strong background in nutrition and Functional Medicine. She works with Dr. Mark Hyman at the The UltraWellness Center in Lenox, MA and also speaks on topics ranging from women’s health and breast cancer prevention to insulin resistance and heart health. Join us for a conversation today about how addressing your gut, hormones, and diet impact breast health and what you can do to support your breast health in the longterm. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 2:16 - Why Dr. Boham became a dietitian and doctor 8:05 - Tips for cancer prevention 13:02 - Role of genetics in breast cancer 18:22 - Gut health and breast health 25:46 - Insulin and cardiometabolic connections 31:08 - Nutrition 32:56 - Prebiotics and probiotics impacting breast health 37:35 - Unwire bras 39:50 - Pesticides and breast health 42:45 - Skincare and beauty products 44:00 - Dr. Boham’s morning routine 45:05 - Dr. Boham’s book recommendation 46:40 - What Dr. Boham does everyday to cultivate joy 47:55 - How to learn more about Dr. Boham