Dr. Jessica Moore - Naturopathic Doctor

04/24/2026

Yes, breast density is an independent risk factor for breast cancer. You can see on slide 3 that it also gets harder to see a cancerous lesion on imaging with higher breast density.
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Factors that affect breast density: genetics, race (more common in African and Asian women), hormone replacement therapy, increased BMI, and alcohol. Higher breast density is also more common in younger women. Having kids, breastfeeding and going into menopause can also influence breast density.
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✨Many factors can influence breast cancer risk so optimizing variables like diet, nutrition, stress, sleep, detoxification and exercise is really important
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When it comes to screening tests, there is a lower sensitivity with screening mammography as breast density increases … women with dense breasts may need other testing like MRI.
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Biopsy is generally not recommended unless an abnormality is found on a clinical physical exam or on imaging.
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References & Photo Credit
1. Medscape, Dr. Emily F Conant; American College of Radiology. Breast Imaging Reporting & Data System. 2013 5th Ed.
2. BC Cancer - http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/screening/breast/breast-health/breast-density
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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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