Dr. Jessica Moore - Naturopathic Doctor

03/05/2023

Here’s something interesting!…. several studies have demonstrated beneficial associations between the circadian clock and drug responses in patients with cancer. Using chemotherapy in this way is called chronotherapy (“chrono” meaning time and “therapy” meaning treatment)
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In this study adult patients with a type of lymphoma called diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) received their chemo and targeted therapy either in the morning (one group of patients) or afternoon (another group).
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Interestingly, survival and side effects were significantly WORSE for FEMALE, but not male patients, if treatment was received in the MORNING.
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The authors conclusion was “In female DLBCL patients, R-CHOP treatment in the AFTERNOON can reduce toxicity while it improves efficacy and survival outcome.
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👩‍⚕️I hope to see chronotherapy emerge with more research as part of standard of care, while oncologic care becomes moreand more personalized🙌 We must treat the whole person!!!
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01/28/2023

2 Likes, 0 Comments - Dr. Jessica Moore, ND 🍏 (.nd) on Instagram: "Emotions come and go. Embrace them ALL. It doesn’t help to tell yourself you should or shouldn’t feel them. But there is a moment, a space, between stimulus and response where you can pause, be still, feel and t...

12/31/2022

In addition to Vitamin C (see previous post), humans also cannot synthesize vitamins A, E, B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), B7 (biotin), B9 (folate) or B12 (cobalamin) ... As well as several other micronutrients and some amino acids.
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We are able to synthesize some vitamin B3 (niacin) and vitamin D
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If you want your engine to run efficiently and intelligently, you have to have the right fuel 🔥 If you need help with your nutritional wellness goals or want to do some testing to look at this on a deeper level, reach out to me and my team.
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12/04/2022

Yep, we don't have the genes to make our own vitamin C. We MUST consume it in order to have levels.
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Scurvy 🏴‍☠️is caused by a deficiency of vitamin C and it still occurs in developed countries. Those most at risk are elderly people, men who live alone, people who are dependent on alcohol, people with fadish diets, mentally ill patients, and those undergoing peritoneal dialysis and haemodialysis PMCID: PMC1113239
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It's recognized that patients with cancer tend to have lower systemic levels of vitamin C. This tends to be even more pronounced after , stem cell transplant and other treatments.
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👉Lower levels of plasma vitamin C are associated with shorter survival in advanced cancer cases.
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Some of the best food based sources are:
- Citrus 🍊 🍋
- Broccoli and other crucifers 🥦
- Bell peppers 🫑
- Strawberries 🍓
- Tomato 🍅
- White potato 🥔
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Vitamin C plays a role in immune health, wounds, reducing oxidative stress, making , helping to make several hormones, carnitine, neurotransmitters and more.
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Should you supplement with vitamin C? Maybe….Check with your healthcare provider. Vitamin C should not be taken with some medications/in some medical circumstances. There are also superior forms and individualized dosing to consider. Avoid chewable vitamin C for the health of your teeth!
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Want help with your nutrition or integrative care plan? Check out my website - link in bio ☝️
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Like, share, save 😘 Stay tuned for my next post on the other vitamins we can’t make.
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11/26/2022

Can you take less than 60 seconds to breathe, sigh, relax and reset your inner peace. Hint: music and nature can help. Try this video - it’s under a minute!

Soothing sounds and a peaceful skyscape to help you take a few breaths and reset. It only takes a minute to come back into your breath and back into your body

11/10/2022

Did you know that after a first colon cancer, 80% of recurrences happen in the first 2-3 years?
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Chemo, radiation, surgery and or targeted therapy are often effective treatments for colorectal cancer but they do nothing to change the reason a person developed a tumor AND typically stem cells in a tumor are resistant to conventional treatments
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Many patients receive little or no survivorship planning from their oncologist while they are on active surveillance or discharged from treatment.
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Patients are often told to "go back to their normal life“ and are left feeling isolated and scared.
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There is an EMPOWERED way forward though. YOU can impact many pathways through the choices you make daily including proper nutrition, increasing strength and improving immune function and detox, …among others. If you or a loved one is affected by this diagnosis, reach out to me and my team. It’s hard to know where to start on your own. But I‘ve been doing this for 10 years in hospital and in outpatient clinic settings. Let’s get a plan ready for you!
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11/10/2022

Hello physicians and practitioners who are using or wanting to use mistletoe to support their patients. I will be speaking for Helixor at their upcoming webinar on Nov, 23, 2022.
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Topic: Research and science for SQ Viscum album in cancer care
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I have prepared this lecture to fortify your evidence-informed approach to using mistletoe and arm you with studies to demonstrate safety, efficicacy and appropriate use concurrent with conventional therapy.
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This webinar is not open to the public. If you are not a practitioner but are interested in learning about Mistletoe, drop a comment below or send me a message. I may host a public webinar in the future.
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If you or a loved one has been impacted by a diagnosis of cancer, please don't hesitate to reach out to me or my team to get going on whole person, evidence informed integrative support.
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11/04/2022

Are you or a loved one facing a diagnosis of breast cancer?..
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Did you know that naturopathic medicine can be safely combined with conventional therapy to help reduce side effects and to aid in the fight against cancer?..
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A well-placed naturopathic care plan will include consideration of:..
🔸The diagnosis
🔸The conventional therapies (chemo, radiation, targeted therapy etc) their mechanism and metabolism..
🔸The side effect profile of the conventional therapy/therapies..
🔸A person’s medical status..
🔸A person’s medical history, allergies, and medications..
🔸A person’s personal goals, preferences and comfort level...
🔸A person’s diet, lifestyle and activities 🔸others ... -
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Common naturopathic goals, that I discuss with my patients, may include:
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"Boost and sustain the immune system and minimize inflammation after biopsy, lumpectomy, or mastectomy surgery, with the goal of shortening recovery times
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Safely reduce side effects of radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and pharmaceutical drug therapies, as well as provide natural synergists to these conventional treatments to enhance their efficacy. 🌱
Support the patient through mental and emotional stresses that any cancer diagnosis and treatment brings
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Emphasize prevention measures in healthy patients motivated to reduce their cancer risk
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Develop post-treatment recommendations to reduce the risk of recurrence"..
From NDNR April 16, 2018 Breast Cancer/OncologyWomen's Health. Read the full article at: www.naturalmedicinejournal.com/blog/how-does-naturopathic-medicine-support-breast-cancer-prevention-and-treatment.
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11/02/2022

3 ways to soothe acute anxiety 💪

Dr. Jessica Moore, ND 🍏 shared a post on Instagram: "1. Lengthening your inhale and simply being aware of your breath is often a fast way to downshift your nervous system and activate your vagus nerve. You can try inhaling for 7, holding for 4, exhaling for 8 and then holding for 4 counts. Try to...

10/23/2022

Did you know obstructive sleep apnea can be sneaky risk factor for cancer and other chronic diseases.
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This recent meta-analysis concluded that primary care and specialty care providers should aggressively treat OSA.
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Other evidence indicates that the best treatment of OSA, continuous positive airway pressure, may reduce cancer risk. But weight management, food sensitivity, nasal polyps and other comorbidities should be considered.
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➡️If a patient has cancer and has UNTREATED sleep apnea, some studies have suggested an up to 5x worse prognosis! If you want to assess this you can start with the STOP BANG questionnaire and talk to your family doctor!
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10/12/2022

“You be it. Be about it. Be about that action and go do it. Keep your eye on your intention. Don’t let it any outside distraction or your own insecurity stop you from your goals. Embrace that struggle. Surviving that struggle will strengthen you.…” 🙌
-Beyoncé
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10/10/2022

Check out my IG reel for a sneak peak on my recent trip to integrative cancer hospitals Switzerland and Germany

Dr. Jessica Moore, ND 🍏 shared a post on Instagram: "I just got back from an incredible journey in Switzerland in Germany… connecting with some incredible physicians, practitioners, researchers and experts in integrative oncology. — Previously I worked in an integrative hospital in the US, an...

10/05/2022

Personalized medicine is the future of medicine but has always been, the core focus of naturopathic medicine.
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Utilizing a scientific and evidence-informed work-up to understand your unique biochemistry can facilitate optimal care and best practices…..Especially for patients living with cancer or those who want to prevent cancer!!!
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I use cutting edge advanced and functional medicine testing in addition to standard lab testing, a complete history, physical exams, review of medical records and shared decision-making regarding patient goals and preferences.
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If you are looking for ways to prevent disease, improve your health, support for an existing medical condition or ways to optimize your resilience, take a look at my website or reach out. More details on my website.
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In health,
Dr. Moore
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09/03/2022

Yep! If you chop up your broccoli and let it rest, you release sulphoraphane! 🥦💪
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Sulphoraphane is an anti-cancer (esp breast cancer) compound with many additional benefits for detoxification, hormone health and liver health.
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🗝You gotta chop and then let it rest!!! … minimum 40 mins rest time ⏱….. Without this step, cooking can destroy this compound.
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Pro tip - if u don’t have time, pre cut frozen raw broccoli also has this benefit. ☺️
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Food as medicine!!! Yay!!!
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08/17/2022

Is liver cancer (or other cancer) worth an easier pot or pan scrub? ➡️ No, duh! Stop using Teflon/non-stick pans!
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“There’s growing evidence that regular exposure to a group of chemicals used in a variety of household items like pots and pans is connected to an increase in cancer rates.

A new study examining the correlation between liver cancer and the presence of these chemicals in humans found that people with the highest levels of exposure were HUNDREDS of percent more likely to eventually develop the disease.”
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Direct quote from article
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Pro tip/hack: if you heat a stainless steel pan until a few drops of water will bounce from the heat instead of sizzle, and then add your healthy oil and ingredients, the food won’t stick!
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Want help with cleaning up your ? Schedule with me! - link in bio!
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07/26/2022

It’s hot out! Make sure to chill this drink and pour over ice to cool down and power up!
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✨Fill 4 glasses with ice. Pour 1/2 cup of POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice and 1/2 cup of brewed and chilled green tea into each glass. Top with 1/2 cup of club soda or sparkling water. Stir and garnish with pomegranate arils.
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Green tea contains substances called polyphenols, which scientists think contribute to its anticancer activity. Laboratory studies of one polyphenol, catechin epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), show that it may interfere with several processes involved in cell replication, causing tumor cell death.
Ref 👉 https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/integrative-medicine/herbs/green-tea
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Studies have suggested the whole pomegranate fruit, as well as its juice and oil, as promising chemopreventive/chemotherapeutic agents, as they exert anti-inflammatory, anti-proliferative, and anti-tumorigenic effects by modulating multiple signaling pathways.
Ref 👉 Molecules. 2017 Jan; 22(1): 177. (PMID: 28125044)
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So drink up, enjoy and support your health, longevity and wellness with smart food/drink choices like this one!..
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06/22/2022

Reposting this from because it’s just 🙌 Could this be an important life hack for your process?
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06/16/2022

Your NORMAL state of health is actually WELL. If you have common conditions or symptoms like
👉 pain
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👉 pain…etc…. These are often accepted as normal. But these are check engine lights coming on. Your body is trying to tell you something. Listen.
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“Normal” lab results are not necessarily synonymous with optimal. Being outside the disease range is not necessarily being inside the range associated with risk reduction or longevity. Patients also need labs assessed in context with their clinical symptoms and their personal health goals and needs.
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Diet, muscle, lifestyle and mental/emotional wellness can directly impact your health and longevity AND you have control over at least some parts of these, if not a majority. Regular exercise for example may reduce colon cancer risk by 50% in some studies.
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Take back your power and optimize. I’m here to help … link in bio
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