Debbie Ungerer - Nutrition in Cancer

11/09/2025

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02/09/2025

Every client’s nutrition and lifestyle plan is personalised to their individual health status and circumstances. This is not something you can just find on the internet with a google search. The work I do for my clients often requires many hours of research to ensure they each get the most from the recommendations I make and benefit from the very latest clinical and epidemiological evidence.

23/08/2025

Colon cancer is increasing among people under 55, and new research points to a surprising culprit: a bacterial toxin called colibactin that damages DNA. Scientists analyzing nearly 1,000 cancer genomes worldwide found that colibactin-related mutations are 3.3 times more common in patients under 40 than in those over 70. Alarmingly, these mutations often appear within the first decade of life, suggesting that some children may unknowingly begin a path toward cancer decades before symptoms arise.

Colibactin is produced by certain E. coli strains living in the gut. Experts believe modern lifestyle factors—such as antibiotics, processed foods, reduced breastfeeding, C-sections, and group childcare—may help these harmful bacteria settle in early. While exact causes are still being studied, this discovery is a major breakthrough in understanding why colon cancer is rising in younger populations.

Researchers are now developing stool tests to detect these DNA mutations early and exploring probiotics to remove colibactin-producing bacteria from the gut. Focusing on childhood gut health could transform cancer prevention strategies and provide a chance to intervene long before traditional screening begins.

This finding highlights the critical connection between gut microbiome and long-term health, showing that maintaining a healthy gut from an early age may be a key step in preventing serious diseases like colon cancer.

30/07/2025

https://www.drweil.com/diet-nutrition/nutrition/is-sourdough-bread-the-best-bread/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwL3Ce5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHlJtFFBUKlmOSdQrttkb32-O_2UbBLCCGLU-1sPX43X3fThft_w3E7JaCmtu_aem_e-AvEl8mj93R6DN1LtufmA

Sourdough bread uses fermentation, a process that creates its distinctive flavor and delivers some added nutritional benefits.

26/07/2025

Whether you have cancer or want to prevent it, swopping to non-toxic personal care products can be just as important as making healthy food choices

Research *strongly* suggests that chemicals in cosmetics contribute to the development of cancer.

Specifically, parabens and phthalates have been linked to breast cancer.

While cosmetics and personal care products are often seen as tools for beauty and self-care, emerging research highlights a potential hidden cost: chemical exposure linked to cancer risk.

Studies strongly suggest that certain chemicals found in cosmetics, particularly at high or repeated exposure levels, may contribute to cancer development.

Two major groups under scrutiny are parabens and phthalates—common ingredients in makeup, moisturizers, hair care products, nail polish, and fragrances. These chemicals are known hormone disruptors, capable of interfering with the body’s hormonal systems by mimicking or blocking estrogen and other hormones.

This is particularly concerning when it comes to breast cancer. Estrogen can fuel the growth of hormone-receptor-positive breast cancers, and both parabens and phthalates may throw off the body’s hormonal balance.

Parabens, which act like a weak form of estrogen, have been found in breast tissue, though this alone doesn’t confirm a direct link. Phthalates don’t mimic estrogen directly but still disrupt hormone systems, including testosterone’s interaction with estrogen.

For those looking to reduce their risk, reading ingredient labels and choosing products free of these chemicals is a proactive step supported by current science.

Also, research shows that switching to products that don't use these chemicals turns off breast cancer genes in just 28 days.

Source: Breast Cancer Org. (2025, February 1). Exposure to Chemicals in Cosmetics.

21/07/2025

Helping clients understand their test results and consultant letters is just one of the small ways in which I support my clients and help them feel more empowered.

08/07/2025

Sharing some client love 💙

13/09/2024

This…

07/09/2024

Not all breads are equal …

18/01/2024

This…. 🙂

Nurturing self-love through small daily rituals.
Embrace the power of tiny habits that speak volumes of self-care and compassion. 💖

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