The Link Between Stress and Cancer: Elissa Goodman's Holistic Healing Techniques

On this episode of the SHE MD podcast, hosts Dr. Thais Aliabadi and Mary Alice Haney welcome special guest Elissa Goodman, author of Cancer Hacks. Elissa shares her journey with cancer and explores why stress has become a significant contributor to cancer rates. Tune in as they discuss the impact of whole foods and eliminating inflammatory foods, bad oils, sugar, and dairy to improve health. Elissa also walks us through her daily wellness routine, covering the benefits of getting veggies in your morning drink, intermittent fasting, hydration, and five essential tips for staying healthy. If you want to kickstart healthier habits, they even share a quick, nutritious juice recipe to start your morning right.

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Personal health and educating others on their health and wellness have been passions of mine for many years. I have had issues with my health for my entire life from cancer to autoimmune issues and cancer and Hashimoto’s in my 30’s. Beyond my own health, I have also struggled while watching various loved ones suffer from health-related issues, including my husband Marc who lost his battle to cancer in his mid-40’s. I decided it was time to take my health into my own hands, so I became an Integrative Holistic Nutritionist. Fast forward several years, and I have helped thousands of clients manage their health issues, and I have created my own delivered EG Kitchen Cleanse in Los Angeles. I have also created several successful cleanses with Cafe Gratitude and M cafe, as well as my own digital 7-Day RESET cleanse. My EG Kitchen Cleanse allows people to have nourishing, vibrant, healing food delivered right to their doorstep so that clean eating is easier than ever. Most importantly, my cleanse is made with love! My mission is to educate and encourage healthy, mindful living and helping others embrace the concept that we are products of what we eat and how we treat ourselves!

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‍KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Prioritize Sleep and Hydration: Aim for 8-10 hours of sleep each night and drink at least 94 ounces of water daily. Consider using hydrating powders with essential minerals to enhance absorption.
Adopt a Balanced Diet: Focus on whole, unprocessed foods, emphasizing a variety of vegetables, especially cruciferous ones, to support overall health and reduce inflammation.
Manage Stress: Incorporate daily meditation or mindfulness practices to alleviate stress and improve mental well-being. Utilize meditation apps for guided support.
Limit Processed Foods and Sugars: Avoid inflammatory foods, including those with bad seed oils and high sugar content. Opt for healthier oils like olive or avocado oil.
Intermittent Fasting: Implement intermittent fasting by eating within an 8-hour window to promote cellular repair and metabolic health.
Regular Health Monitoring: Schedule annual comprehensive blood work to track key health markers, including vitamin D levels and inflammatory markers, to maintain optimal health.

IN THIS EPISODE, HERE IS WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

[2:46] Elissa explains why stress contributes to cancer and shares her cancer journey
[10:00] Elissa Goodman’s Cancer Journey
[19:09] Discussion about eating whole foods, eliminating inflammatory foods, bad oils, sugar, and dairy from your diet and eating organic
[28:45] Suggestions on how to start your morning, cleansing, intermittent fasting, and fasting
[40:00] Role of Mental Health in Physical Well-being
[45:46] Elissa walks us through her day
[1:01:47] Elissa gives five tips to be a healthy woman

‍Episode Resources:

Cancer Hacks: A Holistic Guide

Elissa Goodman - LinkedIn

Environmental Working Group

AG1 Green Powder

Raw Revelations Colostrum

Life Boost Coffee

Ultima Replenisher

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Mary Alice Haney - LinkedIn

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The Link Between Stress and Cancer: Elissa Goodman's Holistic Healing Techniques

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