Dr. Psenka’ s Blog
Did You Know: As many as 50% of all cancers can be prevented with lifestyle habit changes?
We recently had our annual Patient Appreciation event and I want to personally say thank you for joining us. I was happy to see how many people visited the clinic and also how many people attended my talk to learn about prevention of chronic illness. After practicing naturopathic medicine for 20 years, I can tell you that adopting a healthy, prevention-based lifestyle is much easier than having to adopt a reactive approach to treating disease.
We all have roughly a 40% chance of getting cancer in our lifetimes. In the grand majority of cases these cancers are not inherited. In fact, the National Cancer Institute suggests only 10% of cancers are inherited. Most cancers are related to something that happens to us that is independent of our inherited genetics. Risks include obvious things like drinking, smoking, and environmental toxins, less obvious risks such as nutrient deficiencies, lack of exercise, and increased stress. Thankfully, these risk factors are all modifiable and we are able to make changes that can decrease our risk. In fact, as many as 50% of cancers may be prevented with healthy lifestyle habits.
Below is a list of hyperlinks to some of the research I referenced in the talk. I hope you can use this information to achieve improved and sustained health!
Mushrooms and Cancer Risk Reduction
Nut Consumption and Colon Cancer Progression
Selenium and Breast Cancer Risk
Selenium and Prostate Cancer Progression
One of the most powerful things a person can do to lower their risk of all chronic illness is to exercise. Aim for at least 5 hours per week of moderately intense exercsie, with 2 hours of this time spent with weight training. Here is a great link to the potential benefits of exercise.
I also discussed some testing that can be used to help determine risk: the lymphocyte to neutrophil ratio, a high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, omega-3 fatty acid analysis, and a homocysteine.
Again, thank you for joining us at our event and if you missed it, we'll see you next year! If you are interested in learning more about disease prevention and cutting-edge integrative medicine we would be happy to help.
Dr. Jake Psenka
Testimonials
“After being diagnosed with prostate cancer, I decided to seek independent advice and possible treatment in Arizona. He helped me digest the mountains of information and advice that I’d received from well-meaning naturopaths, urologists, family physicians and friends, as well as the multitude of reading that I had done on the subject. I recommend that you contact him if you find yourself in this dilemma. To this day, we continue to rely on his advice.
*** P.S. I am now 12 months free of cancer!”
“I first met Dr. Psenka after I finished my 3rd round of chemo for metastatic breast cancer. Our initial interview lasted over and hour and Dr. Psenka acted as though he would stay there all day if that is what it took to get all my questions answered. He has an incredible grasp of the mechanics of my disease and was very informative on what immune support, nutrition. and treatment he would recommend. I wish I would have started with his regime at the onset of my breast cancer, as I feel the outcome would have been different. I am stable now and my last PET showed no activity in my bone lesions. The nutritional support has kept me as healthy as one could be having the chemo/radiation that I’ve had. I work full time and lead and active life. I see my oncologist regularly, as well as Dr. Psenka. I feel this gives me the best advantage I am going to have to survive. I would encourage anyone with an early diagnosis of cancer to consider alternative therapies along with their chemo. Dr. Psenka and his staff are a great team and a remarkable resource to help anyone through this difficult diagnosis.”
I appreciated that Dr. Psenka was unhurried and happy to spend as much time as was needed to discuss our concerns, answer as many questions as came up, and explain his philosophy and approach to treating YOU. He was approachable and listened… rather than just talked/lectured. I get the feeling that he’s always thinking head of the “what if’s” and “how to’s”. I know one thing for sure… I would want him on my team!” -from a friend of a patient who participated in the initial consultation”
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Dr. Psenka continues to practice integrative cancer medicine today, and after nearly 20 years of practice, has extensive experience combining naturopathic therapies with conventional cancer care. Dr. Psenka believes in educating his patients about their condition and treatment options so that they can be an active participant in their own care.
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