Integrative Cancer Solutions with Dr. Karlfeldt

Michael Karlfeldt
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Are you or someone you know battling cancer? Welcome to Integrative Cancer Solutions with Dr. Karlfeldt where you get to be part of a live consultation with a patient diagnosed with cancer. We will discuss natural medicine and how it can safely be integrated into traditional oncology care. Solutions to complications from chemo, radiation and surgery. How to resolve nausea, weight loss, fatigue, neuropathy and much more. You are not alone in your struggle. People have been where you are at and are now living well enjoying their family and friends

  1. Ryan Sternagel: The Stern Method—How One Family Navigated Stage 4 Childhood Cancer, Built a Non-Toxic Life, and Found Integrative Hope

    6D AGO

    Ryan Sternagel: The Stern Method—How One Family Navigated Stage 4 Childhood Cancer, Built a Non-Toxic Life, and Found Integrative Hope

    Ryan Sternagel—co-founder of The Stern Method, Going Integrative Plus (GIP+), and Our Health Naturally—joins Dr. Karlfeldt to share the real story behind his family’s mission: in 2014, Ryan and his wife Teddy learned their son Ryder had stage four neuroblastoma just eleven days before his first birthday. What followed was a crash course in advocacy, research, and resilience—plus a decades-worth of integrative insights earned the hard way. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by a diagnosis, pressured into one path, or unsure how to “do everything” without losing your mind, this conversation is for you. In this episode, Ryan walks through the moment they knew something was wrong, the medical runaround that nearly delayed answers, and how they learned to push for imaging, ask better questions, and make decisions strategically—especially when facing institutional pressure. They discuss the chess match many families experience in pediatric oncology, including navigating treatment expectations, scan decisions, and the importance of building a supportive plan that addresses nutrition, environment, and mindset alongside medical care. Ryan also shares the evolution from documenting their journey online to creating a searchable library of expert integrative oncology guidance through GIP+—so families can learn directly from top holistic cancer doctors and “test-drive” approaches that resonate. You’ll also hear Ryan’s perspective on “cake vs. frosting”: why foundational daily practices (circadian rhythm, nature time, reducing toxic load, nervous system regulation, and belief/mindset work) often matter more than any shiny new therapy—yet how select advanced tools may fit into a larger integrative strategy. This is a grounded, motivating listen for patients, caregivers, and practitioners who want a more empowered, organized way forward. Key Topics Covered Ryder’s stage 4 neuroblastoma diagnosis and the early warning signs that were missedSelf-advocacy in pediatrics: pushing for ultrasound/MRI and trusting intuitionNavigating hospital systems, treatment escalation, and the realities of compliance pressureBuilding an “integrative support stack”: nutrition, juicing, supplements, IV vitamin C, and lifestyleThe importance of organization and implementation: turning information into a workable scheduleNon-toxic living and environmental control (EMFs, chemicals, lighting, plastics, circadian rhythm)Mindset as medicine: trauma work, belief systems, meditation/breathwork, and daily centering practices“Cake vs. frosting”: foundational habits vs. advanced/experimental therapiesRyan’s “talent scout” approach: finding top integrative cancer doctors and filtering conflicting infoGIP+ as a model for weekly expert access, Q&A, and a searchable archive of integrative guidanceTo learn more about Ryan and Teddy’s work, explore The Stern Method, their step-by-step framework for implementing integrative cancer support in real life, at https://thesternmethod.com/ Listeners can also check out OUR 7, their comprehensive epigenetic nutrient blend from Our Health Naturally, available at https://ourhealthnaturally.com/ use the discount code KARLFELDT20 to receive 20% off from December 16–31, 2025, and KARLFELDT for 10% off ongoing orders after that. For those seeking direct access to top integrative cancer doctors, weekly guidance, and a searchable archive of expert insights, join Going Integrative Plus (GIP+) at https://goingintegrativeplus.com/and use the code KARLFELDT50 for 50% off your first month subscription. ----------------------------------------------- A Better Way to Treat Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Preventing and Most Effectively Treating Our Biggest Health ThreatGrab my book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM1KKD9X?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860    Unleashing 10X Power: A Revolutionary Approach to Conquering CancerGet it here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/unleashing-10x-powerPrice: $24.99100% Off Discount Code: CANCERPODCAST1   Healing Within: Unraveling the Emotional Roots of CancerGet it here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/healing-withinPrice: $24.99100% Off Discount Code: CANCERPODCAST2 ----------------------------------------------- Integrative Cancer Solutions was created to instill hope and empowerment. Other people have been where you are right now and have already done the research for you. Listen to their stories and journeys and apply what they learned to achieve similar outcomes as they have, cancer remission and an even more fullness of life than before the diagnosis. Guests will discuss what therapies, supplements, and practitioners they relied on to beat cancer. Once diagnosed, time is of the essence. This podcast will dramatically reduce your learning curve as you search for your own solution to cancer. To learn more about the cutting-edge integrative cancer therapies Dr. Karlfeldt offer at his center, please visit www.TheKarlfeldtCenter.com

    44 min
  2. Reinventing Skin Cancer Prevention Through Technology: Insights from Jonathan Benassaya

    DEC 10

    Reinventing Skin Cancer Prevention Through Technology: Insights from Jonathan Benassaya

    In this episode of Integrative Cancer Solutions, Dr. Michael Karlfeldt sits down with Jonathan Benassaya—serial entrepreneur, product innovator, and melanoma survivor—who shares his personal journey through skin cancer and the challenges he faced navigating an antiquated healthcare system. Jonathan recounts his experience with diagnosis, biopsy, and surgery, highlighting how subjective assessments, delayed communication, and systemic inefficiencies impacted his care. Drawing on his experience building major tech platforms such as Deezer, StreamNation, Life360, and leading product at Meta, he was inspired to rethink skin-cancer detection and patient empowerment through technology. Jonathan and Dr. Karlfeldt discuss the vision behind SkinBit, a technology-driven solution designed to modernize dermatology by combining high-resolution imaging, AI, and patient-centered monitoring. They explore how these innovations can enable early detection, reduce unnecessary procedures, and provide peace of mind for patients, while also alleviating the strain on dermatologists. To learn more about SkinBit and its mission, visit https://www.skinbit.co/ Key Topics Covered: Jonathan’s personal melanoma journey and the limitations of conventional dermatologyThe emotional and logistical challenges of navigating skin-cancer treatmentHow his background in tech entrepreneurship shaped his approach to healthcare innovationThe creation and vision of SkinBit to enable early detection and monitoringAI and imaging technology for standardized, data-driven skin assessmentsEmpowering patients to track changes and take control of their skin healthThe future of technology-enabled dermatology and preventive care ----------------------------------------------- A Better Way to Treat Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Preventing and Most Effectively Treating Our Biggest Health ThreatGrab my book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM1KKD9X?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860    Unleashing 10X Power: A Revolutionary Approach to Conquering CancerGet it here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/unleashing-10x-powerPrice: $24.99100% Off Discount Code: CANCERPODCAST1   Healing Within: Unraveling the Emotional Roots of CancerGet it here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/healing-withinPrice: $24.99100% Off Discount Code: CANCERPODCAST2 ----------------------------------------------- Integrative Cancer Solutions was created to instill hope and empowerment. Other people have been where you are right now and have already done the research for you. Listen to their stories and journeys and apply what they learned to achieve similar outcomes as they have, cancer remission and an even more fullness of life than before the diagnosis. Guests will discuss what therapies, supplements, and practitioners they relied on to beat cancer. Once diagnosed, time is of the essence. This podcast will dramatically reduce your learning curve as you search for your own solution to cancer. To learn more about the cutting-edge integrative cancer therapies Dr. Karlfeldt offer at his center, please visit www.TheKarlfeldtCenter.com

    33 min

  3. DEC 3

    Beating Cancer Metabolically: Gut Health, Repurposed Drugs, and Patient Empowerment with David A. Caravantes

    This episode of Integrative Cancer Solutions centers on David A. Caravantes, founder of the Beat Cancer Foundation, tracing how his father’s recovery catalyzed his mission to reframe cancer as a metabolic disease. Caravantes describes his path from breathwork and mitochondrial health to advocacy, arguing that conventional oncology often overlooks root-cause physiology. He situates his perspective amid recent public health controversies and his own family’s experience, using that narrative to underscore the urgency of patient education and informed consent in cancer care. Caravantes distinguishes his foundation’s philosophy by emphasizing terrain-focused care: gut integrity, systemic pH balance, oxygenation, fasting, and whole-food nutrition as the biochemical conditions that “starve” cancer. He critiques standard-of-care modalities—chemotherapy, radiation, frequent biopsies—for damaging beneficial microbiota, driving malnutrition, and potentially spreading malignant cells. In his view, addressing metabolic dysfunction is the common denominator not only in cancer but across chronic disease, and it requires sustained lifestyle shifts alongside targeted therapeutics. A major theme is the use of repurposed drugs and adjunctive modalities. Caravantes highlights agents such as metformin, ivermectin, doxycycline, and B17, as well as DMSO and exosomes, within protocols that aim to disrupt cancer metabolism and support immune regulation. He also references techniques like photodynamic therapy and therapeutic hypothermia. While critical of financial incentives that tether clinicians to narrow pathways, he frames his approach as complementary and integrative, seeking synergy rather than wholesale rejection of traditional tools. Education and empowerment recur throughout the conversation. Caravantes encourages patients to become “CEOs” of their health—asking questions, evaluating trade-offs, and insisting on transparent risk–benefit discussions. He shares anecdotes of patients facing institutional resistance when they probe beyond standard options, arguing that public awareness, media literacy, and community-led knowledge-sharing are prerequisites for meaningful change. Success stories of remission within his community are presented as evidence for broader adoption of metabolic strategies. The episode closes with actionable guidance: intermittent fasting within an eight-hour window, anti-processed-food habits, mineral-rich choices, and simple daily routines to nurture the body’s terrain. Caravantes is ultimately optimistic, forecasting that patient demand and continued clinical exploration of repurposed drugs will shift oncology toward more holistic, metabolism-centered care. He envisions Beat Cancer Foundation as a conduit for that transition—training patients and practitioners to collaborate on personalized, integrative protocols that prioritize both efficacy and quality of life. David A. Caravantes explains how his father’s recovery led him to found Beat Cancer Foundation and champion cancer as a metabolic disease.He argues conventional treatments like chemo and radiation damage gut health and nutrition, urging terrain-focused care that supports the microbiome and oxygenation.The conversation highlights repurposed drugs (e.g., metformin, ivermectin, doxycycline, B17) and adjuncts like DMSO and exosomes within integrative protocols.Education and patient empowerment are central, with a call for informed questioning and awareness of financial and institutional incentives in oncology.Practical takeaways include intermittent fasting, whole-food nutrition, mineral support, and lifestyle shifts to create conditions that “starve” cancer cells metabolically._____________________ Grab my book A Better Way to Treat Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Preventing and Most Effectively Treating Our Biggest Health Threat - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM1KKD9X?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860  Unleashing 10X Power: A Revolutionary Approach to Conquering Cancer https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/unleashing-10x-power -Price: $24.99 -100% Off Discount Code: CANCERPODCAST1 Healing Within: Unraveling the Emotional Roots of Cancer https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/healing-within -Price: $24.99 -100% Off Discount Code: CANCERPODCAST2 ---- Integrative Cancer Solutions was created to instill hope and empowerment. Other people have been where you are right now and have already done the research for you. Listen to their stories and journeys and apply what they learned to achieve similar outcomes as they have, cancer remission and an even more fullness of life than before the diagnosis. Guests will discuss what therapies, supplements, and practitioners they relied on to beat cancer. Once diagnosed, time is of the essence. This podcast will dramatically reduce your learning curve as you search for your own solution to cancer. To learn more about the cutting-edge integrative cancer therapies Dr. Karlfeldt offer at his center, please visit www.TheKarlfeldtCenter.com ----------------------------------------------- A Better Way to Treat Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Preventing and Most Effectively Treating Our Biggest Health ThreatGrab my book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM1KKD9X?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860    Unleashing 10X Power: A Revolutionary Approach to Conquering CancerGet it here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/unleashing-10x-powerPrice: $24.99100% Off Discount Code: CANCERPODCAST1   Healing Within: Unraveling the Emotional Roots of CancerGet it here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/healing-withinPrice: $24.99100% Off Discount Code: CANCERPODCAST2 ----------------------------------------------- Integrative Cancer Solutions was created to instill hope and empowerment. Other people have been where you are right now and have already done the research for you. Listen to their stories and journeys and apply what they learned to achieve similar outcomes as they have, cancer remission and an even more fullness of life than before the diagnosis. Guests will discuss what therapies, supplements, and practitioners they relied on to beat cancer. Once diagnosed, time is of the essence. This podcast will dramatically reduce your learning curve as you search for your own solution to cancer. To learn more about the cutting-edge integrative cancer therapies Dr. Karlfeldt offer at his center, please visit www.TheKarlfeldtCenter.com

    56 min
  4. Ancient Wisdom, Modern Oncology: Herbal Medicine That Works with Donnie Yance

    NOV 26

    Ancient Wisdom, Modern Oncology: Herbal Medicine That Works with Donnie Yance

    This episode centers on herbal medicine expert Donnie Yance and the evolution of plant-based healing from ancient traditions to modern practice. He frames herbalism through the lens of phronesis—practical wisdom—arguing that traditional systems like Chinese, Ayurvedic, and eclectic American medicine share a heart-centered philosophy focused on cultivating robustness, efficiency, and auto-regulation in the body. In contrast to modern medicine’s mechanistic bias, he presents a holistic paradigm that seeks to strengthen the organism’s adaptive capacity rather than only target isolated pathologies. A major theme is how herbs actually work in human biology. Yance explains that when we ingest plants, bio-transformation in the gut creates new compounds and metabolites—often individualized by culture, genetics, and microbiome—shaping therapeutic effects. He critiques the Western tendency to shoehorn herbs into pharmaceutical frameworks and instead highlights network-level effects across molecular, cellular, and organ systems. This leads to a nuanced view of nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics, where healing diets must be tailored to constitution and presentation rather than standardized for all. Donnie introduces plant intelligence and xenohormesis: plants adapt to stress by producing secondary metabolites like phenolics, which humans can leverage for resilience. He gives practical examples—such as resveratrol-rich grapes under stress—to illustrate why consuming botanicals in their natural matrix can be more beneficial than isolated compounds. The takeaway is that stress-adapted plants can confer adaptive advantages to humans, reinforcing the broader thesis that health emerges from dynamic interaction between organism and environment. Turning to oncology, he reframes cancer as both non-self and self—an intelligent, adaptive process that reshapes its microenvironment, evades apoptosis and autophagy, and resists single-modality therapies. Effective care, he argues, requires a multi-perspective assessment: patient vitality and lifestyle (sleep, stress, nutrition), detailed lab work to read the tumor microenvironment, and the cancer’s pathology. Within that framework, he advocates integrating herbal medicine with conventional modalities—chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies—sometimes using strategies like competitive release to weaken overall cancer burden while preserving quality of life. The episode concludes with an emphasis on personalized, whole-person oncology that unites herbs, evidence-informed supplementation, dietary and lifestyle interventions, and spiritual care. Case examples underscore the potential for remission or improved life quality when botanical therapies complement standard treatment. Yance points listeners to educational resources—his blog, foundation, clinic, academy, and product line—positioning herbal medicine not as an alternative but as a sophisticated partner to modern care that restores the body’s capacity for self-regulation and resilience. Donnie Yance contrasts ancient, heart-centered herbal wisdom with modern mechanistic medicine, emphasizing phronesis—practical wisdom—in healing. He explains that herbs act through bio-transformation in the gut, creating individualized metabolites that work across molecular, cellular, and organ-system networks. Cultural, genetic, and microbiome differences shape how people process botanicals, making personalized nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics essential for effective diets. Stress-adapted plants exemplify xenohormesis, where secondary metabolites like phenolics enhance human resilience when consumed in their natural matrix. In oncology, he advocates integrating herbal therapies with chemo, immunotherapy, and lifestyle care to optimize quality of life and outcomes through a whole-person approach. _____________________ Grab my book A Better Way to Treat Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Preventing and Most Effectively Treating Our Biggest Health Threat - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM1KKD9X?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860  Unleashing 10X Power: A Revolutionary Approach to Conquering Cancer https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/unleashing-10x-power -Price: $24.99 -100% Off Discount Code: CANCERPODCAST1 Healing Within: Unraveling the Emotional Roots of Cancer https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/healing-within -Price: $24.99 -100% Off Discount Code: CANCERPODCAST2 ---- Integrative Cancer Solutions was created to instill hope and empowerment. Other people have been where you are right now and have already done the research for you. Listen to their stories and journeys and apply what they learned to achieve similar outcomes as they have, cancer remission and an even more fullness of life than before the diagnosis. Guests will discuss what therapies, supplements, and practitioners they relied on to beat cancer. Once diagnosed, time is of the essence. This podcast will dramatically reduce your learning curve as you search for your own solution to cancer. To learn more about the cutting-edge integrative cancer therapies Dr. Karlfeldt offer at his center, please visit www.TheKarlfeldtCenter.com ----------------------------------------------- A Better Way to Treat Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Preventing and Most Effectively Treating Our Biggest Health ThreatGrab my book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM1KKD9X?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860    Unleashing 10X Power: A Revolutionary Approach to Conquering CancerGet it here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/unleashing-10x-powerPrice: $24.99100% Off Discount Code: CANCERPODCAST1   Healing Within: Unraveling the Emotional Roots of CancerGet it here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/healing-withinPrice: $24.99100% Off Discount Code: CANCERPODCAST2 ----------------------------------------------- Integrative Cancer Solutions was created to instill hope and empowerment. Other people have been where you are right now and have already done the research for you. Listen to their stories and journeys and apply what they learned to achieve similar outcomes as they have, cancer remission and an even more fullness of life than before the diagnosis. Guests will discuss what therapies, supplements, and practitioners they relied on to beat cancer. Once diagnosed, time is of the essence. This podcast will dramatically reduce your learning curve as you search for your own solution to cancer. To learn more about the cutting-edge integrative cancer therapies Dr. Karlfeldt offer at his center, please visit www.TheKarlfeldtCenter.com

    1h 5m
  5. Three Awake Brain Surgeries: Jeannine Walston’s Story of Resilience and Renewal

    NOV 19

    Three Awake Brain Surgeries: Jeannine Walston’s Story of Resilience and Renewal

    On this episode of Integrative Cancer Solutions Dr. Michael Karlfeldt is joined by Jeannine Walston who recounts her decades-long journey with a brain tumor, beginning with a shocking diagnosis in 1998 that led to three awake brain surgeries and a sequence of evolving treatments. She situates her story within a broader philosophy of integrative cancer care, emphasizing that true healing addresses mind, body, and spirit. Her narrative blends medical detail with lived experience, framing resilience and self-care as essential companions to clinical interventions. The conversation traces her early treatment arc: initial surgery after an MRI revealed an oligo astrocytoma, followed by cognitive rehabilitation and regular MRIs. As her tumor recurred, she navigated complex decisions and medical systems, seeking perspectives from neuro-oncologists at UCSF and Stanford while also exploring complementary approaches. This period included time in Washington, DC, work on Capitol Hill, and a deepening curiosity about nontraditional therapies that could augment standard care. Walston’s treatment path advanced further in California, culminating in a third awake surgery in 2013 at UCLA and participation in innovative protocols. She describes combining radiation, oral chemotherapy, and a dendritic cell-based vaccine—personalized immunotherapy designed to marshal the immune system against the tumor. The discussion highlights promising outcomes associated with dendritic cell vaccines for aggressive brain cancers and underscores the value of multidisciplinary teams aligning evidence-based medicine with supportive practices. Parallel to the medical story runs a thread of personal growth. Walston speaks candidly about a dark period unrelated to cancer and the difficult inner work of cultivating self-love, gratitude, and resilience. She argues that sustainable well-being requires more than disease avoidance: it depends on quality sleep, nourishing diet, movement, stress reduction, and the courage to practice these habits consistently. In her view, neuroplasticity offers the scientific backbone—repeated, intentional behaviors can rewire thought patterns and support better emotional and physical health. Today, as a cancer coach, Jeannine Walston helps patients and caregivers build informed, holistic plans. She outlines practical steps: assemble a care team, evaluate options rigorously, and integrate supportive modalities like breathwork, meditation, music, and community connections. By sharing client stories and concrete tactics, she translates her experience into guidance that empowers others. The episode closes on a hopeful note—advances in treatments continue, and with integrative care, social support, and daily intentional practices, people can cultivate a life oriented toward healing and purpose alongside medical care. Jeannine Walston shares her 27-year journey with a brain tumor, including three awake surgeries and evolving treatments that shaped her philosophy of integrative care.She details moving from initial diagnosis and cognitive rehab to exploring both academic neuro-oncology (UCSF, Stanford, UCLA) and complementary therapies to support healing.A major milestone was her 2013 UCLA treatment combining radiation, oral chemotherapy, and a personalized dendritic cell vaccine aimed at amplifying immune response to the tumor.Beyond medicine, she emphasizes daily practices—sleep, nutrition, movement, stress reduction, gratitude, and self-love—as foundations for resilience and well-being.Now a cancer coach, she helps patients and caregivers build informed, holistic plans that blend evidence-based treatments with practical, compassionate support systems._____________________ Grab my book A Better Way to Treat Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Preventing and Most Effectively Treating Our Biggest Health Threat - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM1KKD9X?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860  Unleashing 10X Power: A Revolutionary Approach to Conquering Cancer https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/unleashing-10x-power -Price: $24.99 -100% Off Discount Code: CANCERPODCAST1 Healing Within: Unraveling the Emotional Roots of Cancer https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/healing-within -Price: $24.99 -100% Off Discount Code: CANCERPODCAST2 ---- Integrative Cancer Solutions was created to instill hope and empowerment. Other people have been where you are right now and have already done the research for you. Listen to their stories and journeys and apply what they learned to achieve similar outcomes as they have, cancer remission and an even more fullness of life than before the diagnosis. Guests will discuss what therapies, supplements, and practitioners they relied on to beat cancer. Once diagnosed, time is of the essence. This podcast will dramatically reduce your learning curve as you search for your own solution to cancer. To learn more about the cutting-edge integrative cancer therapies Dr. Karlfeldt offer at his center, please visit www.TheKarlfeldtCenter.com ----------------------------------------------- A Better Way to Treat Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Preventing and Most Effectively Treating Our Biggest Health ThreatGrab my book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM1KKD9X?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860    Unleashing 10X Power: A Revolutionary Approach to Conquering CancerGet it here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/unleashing-10x-powerPrice: $24.99100% Off Discount Code: CANCERPODCAST1   Healing Within: Unraveling the Emotional Roots of CancerGet it here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/healing-withinPrice: $24.99100% Off Discount Code: CANCERPODCAST2 ----------------------------------------------- Integrative Cancer Solutions was created to instill hope and empowerment. Other people have been where you are right now and have already done the research for you. Listen to their stories and journeys and apply what they learned to achieve similar outcomes as they have, cancer remission and an even more fullness of life than before the diagnosis. Guests will discuss what therapies, supplements, and practitioners they relied on to beat cancer. Once diagnosed, time is of the essence. This podcast will dramatically reduce your learning curve as you search for your own solution to cancer. To learn more about the cutting-edge integrative cancer therapies Dr. Karlfeldt offer at his center, please visit www.TheKarlfeldtCenter.com

    50 min
  6. Natural Cancer Solutions: Sam Shepard’s Journey, Astaxanthin Breakthroughs, and the Future of Integrative Healing

    NOV 12

    Natural Cancer Solutions: Sam Shepard’s Journey, Astaxanthin Breakthroughs, and the Future of Integrative Healing

    Sam Shepard, a physicist and prolific inventor, joins the show to share his extraordinary personal journey of facing a rare and aggressive bone blood cancer diagnosis. Motivated by a desire to find answers where conventional medicine offered little hope, Sam recounts how his scientific curiosity and research skills led him to explore natural solutions, ultimately resulting in unexpected remission and inspiring him to advocate for integrative approaches to cancer treatment Sam Shepard recounts his career in physics and innovative projects—such as developing energy solutions for NASA’s lunar missions and advancing battery technology for drones—showcasing his engineering mindset and passion for solving complex problems. He discusses the formidable challenges of interplanetary radiation exposure and how his curiosity led to broader research on disease and technology, ultimately interweaving his professional and personal lives as these pursuits became deeply relevant to his health. A sudden diagnosis of polycythemia vera—a rare and terminal bone blood cancer—changes Sam’s life trajectory. With no established protocols, a grim prognosis, and exhausting cycles of medical intervention, Sam turns to research, considering whether there might be something in nature that resists cancer. His investigation, powered by access to large scientific databases, lands on five animals rarely afflicted by cancer, with a commonality: a molecule called astaxanthin, sourced from a unique algae species. Sam methodically cultivates the algae, consumes astaxanthin, and documents improvements in his health and bloodwork. Testing higher doses, he observes greater normalization and ultimately achieves what his doctors call a “miraculous remission.” Sharing his discovery, Sam supports family and friends with dire cancer diagnoses using this natural compound—later patented as velasta—and witnesses further dramatic recoveries, including a woman’s complete remission from metastatic cancer documented against her medical prognosis. The conversation culminates in broader lessons, as Sam describes national presentations of his findings and ensuing legal battles, signaling the skepticism and systemic resistance faced by natural medicine advocates. Importantly, the episode details the powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of astaxanthin/velasta, how it helps protect cells and the immune system, and why making such knowledge public is sometimes vital for innovators. Dr. Karl concludes by thanking Sam, reinforcing the show’s mission of education and hope for those battling cancer—and reminding listeners that integrative science can transform even the bleakest diagnoses. Sam Shepard, a physicist and inventor, shares his journey of overcoming a terminal bone blood cancer using astaxanthin, a natural compound sourced from algae.Inspired by animals rarely affected by cancer, Sam investigates and cultivates astaxanthin, documenting significant improvements and ultimately experiencing remission after increasing his intake.Sam supports other late-stage cancer patients with his discovery, witnessing remarkable recoveries, which leads to a patented supplement called velasta.The episode delves into the molecular science behind astaxanthin’s powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects in disrupting cancer growth and supporting cellular health.Dr. Karlfeldt and Sam discuss systemic resistance to natural medical approaches, emphasizing hope, education, and integrative science for patients seeking alternatives beyond conventional treatments_____________________ Grab my book A Better Way to Treat Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Preventing and Most Effectively Treating Our Biggest Health Threat - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM1KKD9X?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860  Unleashing 10X Power: A Revolutionary Approach to Conquering Cancer https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/unleashing-10x-power -Price: $24.99 -100% Off Discount Code: CANCERPODCAST1 Healing Within: Unraveling the Emotional Roots of Cancer https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/healing-within -Price: $24.99 -100% Off Discount Code: CANCERPODCAST2 ---- Integrative Cancer Solutions was created to instill hope and empowerment. Other people have been where you are right now and have already done the research for you. Listen to their stories and journeys and apply what they learned to achieve similar outcomes as they have, cancer remission and an even more fullness of life than before the diagnosis. Guests will discuss what therapies, supplements, and practitioners they relied on to beat cancer. Once diagnosed, time is of the essence. This podcast will dramatically reduce your learning curve as you search for your own solution to cancer. To learn more about the cutting-edge integrative cancer therapies Dr. Karlfeldt offer at his center, please visit www.TheKarlfeldtCenter.com ----------------------------------------------- A Better Way to Treat Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Preventing and Most Effectively Treating Our Biggest Health ThreatGrab my book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM1KKD9X?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860    Unleashing 10X Power: A Revolutionary Approach to Conquering CancerGet it here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/unleashing-10x-powerPrice: $24.99100% Off Discount Code: CANCERPODCAST1   Healing Within: Unraveling the Emotional Roots of CancerGet it here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/healing-withinPrice: $24.99100% Off Discount Code: CANCERPODCAST2 ----------------------------------------------- Integrative Cancer Solutions was created to instill hope and empowerment. Other people have been where you are right now and have already done the research for you. Listen to their stories and journeys and apply what they learned to achieve similar outcomes as they have, cancer remission and an even more fullness of life than before the diagnosis. Guests will discuss what therapies, supplements, and practitioners they relied on to beat cancer. Once diagnosed, time is of the essence. This podcast will dramatically reduce your learning curve as you search for your own solution to cancer. To learn more about the cutting-edge integrative cancer therapies Dr. Karlfeldt offer at his center, please visit www.TheKarlfeldtCenter.com

    53 min
  7. Breast Cancer Breakthrough: Integrating Natural and Conventional Medicine for Healing with Dr. V

    NOV 5

    Breast Cancer Breakthrough: Integrating Natural and Conventional Medicine for Healing with Dr. V

    This episode of Integrative Cancer Solutions centers on the launch of Dr. V and Dr. K’s new book, "Breast Cancer Breakthrough," which is presented as a comprehensive guide to healing by merging conventional and natural medicine. The conversation opens with excitement about the upcoming release and highlights the book’s goal to bridge traditional oncology with holistic approaches, ensuring that women facing breast cancer have access to a wide array of supportive tools and strategies rooted in both science and integrative health. A major theme of the discussion is the importance of integrating natural therapies—like vitamin D, curcumin, fasting, and proper nutrition—with standard medical treatments. Both doctors stress that natural medicine should not run counter to conventional oncology; rather, combining both systems can boost treatment effectiveness and minimize side effects. They advocate for a personalized, synchronized approach, tailoring interventions to individual patient needs and using extensive research to guide therapy choices. Empowering patients with knowledge is a recurring message throughout the episode. Dr. V and Dr. K emphasize correcting misconceptions, such as the notion that natural treatments must pause during standard oncology care or that medical professionals reject integrative methods outright. The doctors encourage women to embrace all available tools and offer praise for coaching teams and the evolution of cancer care, focusing on hope and the power of informed choice in health journeys. The conversation provides practical insights for patients facing surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation. The doctors discuss immune system support, pre-surgery preparations, and the management of inflammation. They cover nutritional supplements to aid recovery, the risks of immune suppression from anesthesia, and the benefits of fasting during chemotherapy. Metabolic flexibility and attention to blood sugar, especially through dietary adjustments, are highlighted as strategies to optimize the effects of cancer treatments and reduce adverse outcomes. In closing, Dr. V and Dr. K reflect on the broader impact of their book and their shared mission: to empower women navigating breast cancer by offering holistic, actionable guidance. By combining foundational wellness with advanced oncology, they hope to provide a pathway to healing that honors both the body and mind. Their comprehensive approach encourages readers to become active participants in their health, fostering hope, knowledge, and resilience in the face of cancer. Dr. V and Dr. K introduce their book "Breast Cancer Breakthrough," which combines natural and conventional medicine for a comprehensive healing approach.They emphasize the synergy of holistic therapies like vitamin D, curcumin, and fasting with traditional oncology to boost effectiveness and minimize side effects.Patient empowerment is a key theme, as the doctors address misconceptions and stress the importance of knowledge in making informed decisions.Practical tips are shared for preparing for surgery, optimizing chemotherapy, and navigating radiation, including nutrition and immune support strategies.The episode underscores hope and resilience, encouraging women to take an active, integrative role in their breast cancer journey._____________________ Grab my book A Better Way to Treat Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Preventing and Most Effectively Treating Our Biggest Health Threat - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM1KKD9X?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860  Unleashing 10X Power: A Revolutionary Approach to Conquering Cancer https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/unleashing-10x-power -Price: $24.99 -100% Off Discount Code: CANCERPODCAST1 Healing Within: Unraveling the Emotional Roots of Cancer https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/healing-within -Price: $24.99 -100% Off Discount Code: CANCERPODCAST2 ---- Integrative Cancer Solutions was created to instill hope and empowerment. Other people have been where you are right now and have already done the research for you. Listen to their stories and journeys and apply what they learned to achieve similar outcomes as they have, cancer remission and an even more fullness of life than before the diagnosis. Guests will discuss what therapies, supplements, and practitioners they relied on to beat cancer. Once diagnosed, time is of the essence. This podcast will dramatically reduce your learning curve as you search for your own solution to cancer. To learn more about the cutting-edge integrative cancer therapies Dr. Karlfeldt offer at his center, please visit www.TheKarlfeldtCenter.com ----------------------------------------------- A Better Way to Treat Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Preventing and Most Effectively Treating Our Biggest Health ThreatGrab my book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM1KKD9X?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860    Unleashing 10X Power: A Revolutionary Approach to Conquering CancerGet it here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/unleashing-10x-powerPrice: $24.99100% Off Discount Code: CANCERPODCAST1   Healing Within: Unraveling the Emotional Roots of CancerGet it here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/healing-withinPrice: $24.99100% Off Discount Code: CANCERPODCAST2 ----------------------------------------------- Integrative Cancer Solutions was created to instill hope and empowerment. Other people have been where you are right now and have already done the research for you. Listen to their stories and journeys and apply what they learned to achieve similar outcomes as they have, cancer remission and an even more fullness of life than before the diagnosis. Guests will discuss what therapies, supplements, and practitioners they relied on to beat cancer. Once diagnosed, time is of the essence. This podcast will dramatically reduce your learning curve as you search for your own solution to cancer. To learn more about the cutting-edge integrative cancer therapies Dr. Karlfeldt offer at his center, please visit www.TheKarlfeldtCenter.com

    42 min
  8. How Kelley Watt Chose an Alternative Cancer Path: Courage, Research, and Defying the Standard Care

    OCT 29

    How Kelley Watt Chose an Alternative Cancer Path: Courage, Research, and Defying the Standard Care

    On this episode of Integrative Cancer Solutions Dr. Karlfeldt features Kelley Watt as she shares her candid and deeply personal journey after being diagnosed with breast cancer at age 67, having rarely visited doctors in her life. The diagnosis led to immediate recommendations from medical professionals for aggressive treatment, including a double mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation—a plan that Kelley found overwhelming, fast-moving, and impersonal. As she recounts, much of the standard approach felt like stepping onto a "chemo conveyor belt," and she describes with clarity and humor how quickly patients are pushed into surgery and systemic therapies, often with little time for research or emotional processing. Kelley’s skepticism about the standard medical recommendations grew as she encountered discrepancies and perceived a lack of individualized care. She was particularly concerned about the risks of lymphedema and long-lasting side effects like neuropathy, osteoporosis, and organ damage. Frustrated by what felt like a cookie-cutter standard of care and disheartened by her “hostile” label in medical notes for simply refusing chemotherapy, Kelley sought a second opinion and, while offered slightly different protocols, continued to feel alienated by the medical system. She ultimately decided not to pursue the recommended treatments, including surgery and chemotherapy. Pushed by her need for alternatives, Kelley turned to extensive personal research, digital communities, and advice from friends and family. She radically changed her diet by cutting sugar and carbs, lost significant weight, and discovered stories of cancer patients worldwide who experimented with nutritional supplements like apricot seeds and drugs such as ivermectin and fenbendazole. Despite being unable to find support groups for women who refused chemotherapy, Kelley found encouragement from the online community and relied on her intuition and growing knowledge base to guide her treatment decisions, all while maintaining her active life and work schedule. Kelley’s story also reveals her reflections on systemic issues within the cancer treatment industry. She shares her belief that the cancer industry is driven largely by fear and profit, citing the financial incentives for oncologists and insurance companies tied to chemotherapy drug prescriptions. She highlights disparities in patient care, problems she perceives in the for-profit healthcare paradigm, and the need for more transparency, patient choice, and information about alternative or natural therapies. Her journey is marked by the challenge of finding safe, affordable, and self-directed solutions, often outside the mainstream system. The conversation culminates in Kelley’s message of empowerment and the importance of patient agency. She credits her continued well-being, more than a year after diagnosis, to her alternative protocols and her refusal to accept a prognosis dictated solely by standard care. Kelley’s story encourages listeners to seek second opinions, do their own research, connect with others on similar paths, and, above all, advocate for themselves in the healthcare system. Her resolve offers hope and practical advice for those seeking different approaches to cancer care, while emphasizing the necessity for more nuanced, compassionate support for patients facing life-altering medical decisions. Kelley shares her experience of being diagnosed with breast cancer at 67 and feeling overwhelmed by rapid recommendations for aggressive standard treatments like mastectomy and chemotherapy.She expresses skepticism about the “chemo conveyor belt” of standard care and ultimately refuses chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation in favor of alternative approaches.Through her own research and online communities, Kelley chooses to pursue alternatives like dietary changes, apricot seeds, ivermectin, and fenbendazole, remaining active and symptom-free.Kelley describes her belief that the cancer industry is driven by fear and financial incentives, with little regard for patient individuality or alternative therapies.Her journey highlights the importance of patient advocacy, second opinions, and self-empowerment when making critical health decisions._____________________ Grab my book A Better Way to Treat Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Preventing and Most Effectively Treating Our Biggest Health Threat - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM1KKD9X?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860  Unleashing 10X Power: A Revolutionary Approach to Conquering Cancer https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/unleashing-10x-power -Price: $24.99 -100% Off Discount Code: CANCERPODCAST1 Healing Within: Unraveling the Emotional Roots of Cancer https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/healing-within -Price: $24.99 -100% Off Discount Code: CANCERPODCAST2 ---- Integrative Cancer Solutions was created to instill hope and empowerment. Other people have been where you are right now and have already done the research for you. Listen to their stories and journeys and apply what they learned to achieve similar outcomes as they have, cancer remission and an even more fullness of life than before the diagnosis. Guests will discuss what therapies, supplements, and practitioners they relied on to beat cancer. Once diagnosed, time is of the essence. This podcast will dramatically reduce your learning curve as you search for your own solution to cancer. To learn more about the cutting-edge integrative cancer therapies Dr. Karlfeldt offer at his center, please visit www.TheKarlfeldtCenter.com ----------------------------------------------- A Better Way to Treat Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Preventing and Most Effectively Treating Our Biggest Health ThreatGrab my book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM1KKD9X?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860    Unleashing 10X Power: A Revolutionary Approach to Conquering CancerGet it here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/unleashing-10x-powerPrice: $24.99100% Off Discount Code: CANCERPODCAST1   Healing Within: Unraveling the Emotional Roots of CancerGet it here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/healing-withinPrice: $24.99100% Off Discount Code: CANCERPODCAST2 ----------------------------------------------- Integrative Cancer Solutions was created to instill hope and empowerment. Other people have been where you are right now and have already done the research for you. Listen to their stories and journeys and apply what they learned to achieve similar outcomes as they have, cancer remission and an even more fullness of life than before the diagnosis. Guests will discuss what therapies, supplements, and practitioners they relied on to beat cancer. Once diagnosed, time is of the essence. This podcast will dramatically reduce your learning curve as you search for your own solution to cancer. To learn more about the cutting-edge integrative cancer therapies Dr. Karlfeldt offer at his center, please visit www.TheKarlfeldtCenter.com

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Are you or someone you know battling cancer? Welcome to Integrative Cancer Solutions with Dr. Karlfeldt where you get to be part of a live consultation with a patient diagnosed with cancer. We will discuss natural medicine and how it can safely be integrated into traditional oncology care. Solutions to complications from chemo, radiation and surgery. How to resolve nausea, weight loss, fatigue, neuropathy and much more. You are not alone in your struggle. People have been where you are at and are now living well enjoying their family and friends

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