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Your Weight and Your Risk of Breast Cancer | Dr. Kristi Funk Oct 26, 2021

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When it comes to breast cancer your weight matters. Just gaining 8 pounds since graduating high school can make a woman 25% more likely to develop breast cancer. And for women who have gained more than 25 pounds the risk is four times higher than that!

Breast cancer surgeon and best-selling author Dr. Kristin Funk discusses why excess fat tempts cancer in your body and outlines the steps you can take to lower your risk when she joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room.

You will also learn how losing weight can exponentially reduce the odds of breast cancer and why a plant-based diet is the best diet for achieving that!

This is the fourth of four special episodes dedicated to breast cancer.

Dr. Funk is helping to lead the Let's Beat Breast Cancer campaign with the Physicians Committee. She encourages women to take the four-week LBBC challenge to improve their health and reduce their risk for breast cancer.

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Let's Beat Breast Cancer 4-Week Challenge

https://letsbeatbreastcancer.org

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Breasts: The Owner's Manual

https://amzn.to/3mmCP3h

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Black Women and Breast Cancer Summit

https://bit.ly/3jzkhfy

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Dr. Kristi Funk

Summit: https://bit.ly/CncrKckng21

Website: https://pinklotus.com

IG: @drkristifunk

Twitter: @drkristifunk

Facebook: https://bit.ly/DrFunkFB

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Chuck Carroll

IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC

Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC

Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook

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Barnard Medical Center

Appointments

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202-527-7500

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Is Olive Oil Healthy? | Dr. Neal Barnard Live Q&A Oct 21, 2021

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Should you eat olive oil? It does have proven health benefits but could they be erased by all the fat found in it?

Get the answers from Dr. Neal Barnard when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room™ Live.

Dr. Barnard will also be answering questions sent to The Doctor's Mailbag:

- Are flaxseed oil and coconut oil healthy?

- Do vegans with low white blood cell counts have a weakened immune system?

- Which foods are most likely to cause a migraine?

- What are the first foods a new vegan should buy?

- And many more

Chuck also reports on a new study that reveals another reason why dairy is scary for your health! There is new evidence showing it can significantly increase your risk of cancer.

This episode of The Exam Room™ Podcast is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg's passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation.

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Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund

https://gregoryreiterfund.org

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21-Day Vegan Kickstart App

iOS: https://bit.ly/VegKStrt-iOS

Android: https://bit.ly/VegKStrtAndrd

Web: https://www.pcrm.org/kickstart

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Scary Dairy and Cancer Study

https://bit.ly/ScaryDairyStudy

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Your Body In Balance

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Chuck Carroll

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC

Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook

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Dr. Neal Barnard

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drnealbarnard

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnealbarnard

Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB

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Barnard Medical Center

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202-527-7500

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Top Anti-Estrogen Foods with Dr. Kristi Funk + NBA Mom and Breast Cancer Survivor Lorraine Fox Oct 19, 2021

Show notes

Four out of five breast cancer cases are fed by estrogen. Certain foods can lower the amount produced by the body and subsequently reduce the risk of developing breast cancer. They also downgrade the risk of recurrence among breast cancer survivors.

Dr. Kristi Funk, a board-certified breast cancer surgeon and best-selling author, shares 18 of the most effective estrogen-lowering foods when she joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room™ podcast.

To the delight of chocolate lovers, the list even includes cacao!

Also on this double episode, Chuck speaks with Lorraine Fox who is a breast cancer survivor and mother of NBA star De'Aaron Fox. While raising a future first-round pick is a remarkable achievement, it is her battle with breast cancer that makes Lorraine a superstar in her own right.

She shares the emotional story of her will to survive after being diagnosed with the disease not long after it took her sister's life. Plus, she opens up about the touching tribute De'Aaron paid to on the night he entered the NBA.

The inspiring mother and son have teamed up to launch the Fox Whole Family Foundation which benefits those whose lives have been impacted by breast cancer. Through the foundation, Lorraine and De'Aaron advocate for increased awareness, testing, and treatment for women fighting this disease.

This is the third of four special episodes dedicated to breast cancer.

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Let's Beat Breast Cancer 4-Week Challenge

https://letsbeatbreastcancer.org

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Breasts: The Owner's Manual

https://amzn.to/3mmCP3h

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Fox Whole Family Foundation

https://bit.ly/FoxFamFound

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Dr. Kristi Funk

Summit: https://bit.ly/CncrKckng21

Website: https://pinklotus.com

IG: @drkristifunk

Twitter: @drkristifunk

Facebook: https://bit.ly/DrFunkFB

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Chuck Carroll

IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC

Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC

Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook

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Barnard Medical Center

Appointments

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202-527-7500

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How Much Fiber Do You Need? | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz Live Q&A Oct 14, 2021

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How much fiber should you eat each day? Only 5% of Americans are getting enough, leaving the other 95% at greater risk for developing serious health complications! They may possibly even be feeling cranky since there is a good chance they are backed up!

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz is back to clear up confusion and clean out your system as he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to reveal how much fiber you should be eating. More importantly, he'll tell you how easy it is to get it!

Chuck also opens The Doctor's Mailbag on The Exam Room LIVE for Dr. B to answer viewer questions about gut health:

- Does nonorganic produce harm gut bacteria?

- Can healthy gut bacteria help diabetes?

- Can dehydration cause constipation?

- What are the best foods to restore good gut bacteria?

- Which foods contain natural probiotics?

- And many more!

Chuck also reports on a new study showing mushrooms may help prevent depression.

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Dr. Will Bulsiewicz

Fiber Fueled: https://amzn.to/2OHnU6i

7-Day Plant-Fed Gut Challenge: http://bit.ly/plantfedgut

Instagram: @theguthealthmd

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Chuck Carroll

Instagram: @ChuckCarrollWLC

Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC

Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook

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Barnard Medical Center

Appointments

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202-527-7500

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Top 12 Superfoods For Fighting Breast Cancer | Dr. Kristi Funk Oct 12, 2021

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Studies show certain foods can substantially lower the risk of breast cancer. Some of them may already be in your kitchen!

Dr. Kristi Funk, board-certified breast cancer surgeon and best-selling author, reveals the 12 best superfoods for fighting breast cancer as she joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room™ podcast.

The scientifically proven healthy dozen includes everything from popular fruits and vegetables to the most common spices.

This is the second of four special episodes dedicated to breast cancer.

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Let's Beat Breast Cancer 4-Week Challenge

https://letsbeatbreastcancer.org

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BREASTS: The Owner's Manual

https://amzn.to/3mmCP3h

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Dr. Kristi Funk

Summit: https://bit.ly/CncrKckng21

Website: https://pinklotus.com

IG: @drkristifunk

Twitter: @drkristifunk

Facebook: https://bit.ly/DrFunkFB

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Chuck Carroll

IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC

Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC

Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook

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Barnard Medical Center

Appointments

https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed

202-527-7500

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Soda and Keto or Fruits and Veggies: What's Best for Breasts? | Dr. Kristi Funk Live Q&A Oct 07, 2021

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From genetics to hormones to the food you eat and what you drink, this is everything you wanted to know about what can affect your odds of getting breast cancer.

Board-certified breast cancer surgeon and best-selling author Dr. Kristi Funk joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to answer viewer questions about the disease that will be diagnosed in nearly 270,000 women this year.

Among the questions answered:

- Can soda cause breast cancer?

- Which fruits and vegetables are best for fighting cancer?

- Does the keto diet make women more likely to get breast cancer?

- Can a plant-based diet improve the effectiveness of treatment?

- Does olive oil protect against breast cancer?

- Are plant-based omega-3 sources as effective as fish sources for fighting cancer?

- Plus, many more!

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Let's Beat Breast Cancer 4-Week Challenge

https://letsbeatbreastcancer.org

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Breasts: The Owner's Manual

https://amzn.to/3mmCP3h

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Dr. Kristi Funk

Summit: https://bit.ly/CncrKckng21

Website: https://pinklotus.com

IG: @drkristifunk

Twitter: @drkristifunk

Facebook: https://bit.ly/DrFunkFB

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Chuck Carroll

IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC

Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC

Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook

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Barnard Medical Center

Appointments

https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed

202-527-7500

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90% Fewer Breast Cancer Cases? It's Possible. Here's How. | Dr. Kristi Funk Oct 05, 2021

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Only about 10% of breast cancer cases can be attributed to genetics. As for the other 90%? Much of that is up to you! You have enormous power to reduce your risk of being one of the nearly 270,000 women who will be diagnosed with it this year.

Dr. Kristi Funk, board-certified breast cancer surgeon and best-selling author, unveils the steps you can take to dramatically improve your chances of living cancer-free as she joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room™ podcast.

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Let's Beat Breast Cancer 4-Week Challenge

https://letsbeatbreastcancer.org

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BREASTS: The Owner's Manual

https://amzn.to/3mmCP3h

— — —

Dr. Kristi Funk

Summit: https://bit.ly/CncrKckng21

Website: https://pinklotus.com

IG: @drkristifunk

Twitter: @drkristifunk

Facebook: https://bit.ly/DrFunkFB

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Chuck Carroll

IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC

Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC

Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook

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Barnard Medical Center

Appointments

https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed

202-527-7500

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Does Intermittent Fasting Work and More Questions Answered | Dr. Neal Barnard Live Q&A Sep 30, 2021

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Intermittent fasting is the most popular diet in the world, according to some estimates. But are its supposed health benefits legitimate?

Dr. Neal Barnard shares the upside of fasting and cautions about the things many people do unknowingly that erase its positive effects.

Dr. Barnard also answers other diet and health related questions when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Live.

Among the questions answered in the Doctor's Mailbag:

- How much fat should be in a low-fat diet?

- How can vegans get enough protein without eating nuts or legumes?

- Which plant-based foods are good for calcium?

- Are protein shakes healthy?

- Plus, many more!

Chuck also reports on a large study showing that a plant-based diet can protect against prostate cancer.

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Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund

https://gregoryreiterfund.org

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Fight Hot Flashes with Food Classes

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Prostate Cancer Study

https://bit.ly/3zTNtDp

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Chuck Carroll

IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC

Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC

Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook

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Dr. Neal Barnard

Twitter: @drnealbarnard

IG: @drnealbarnard

Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB

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Barnard Medical Center

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202-527-7500

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Think Positive for Good Health With Bryan Cressey + Bonus Q&A with Dr. Neal Barnard and Dr. Michael Greger Sep 28, 2021

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A positive mindset can be ultra-important to improve your health.

Bryan Cressey, co-founder of one of the largest private equity firms in the U.S., has been vegan since 1997. He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to share how eating a plant-based diet for more than a quarter century has helped him excel in business as much as with his own well-being. To Bryan, the benefits begin with your personal health and spill over into other areas of your life.

Also, revisit the day that Dr. Michael Greger and Dr. Neal Barnard broke the vegan internet! Chuck dives into The Exam Room archives to revisit a special live Q&A with two of the leading voices in health and nutrition!

Dr. Barnard and Dr. Greger answer these questions from The Doctor's Mailbag:

- How many nuts should you eat every day?

- Can vitamin D improve the immune system?

- What nutrient can naturally lower estrogen?

- How do the nutrients in white rice differ from brown rice?

- Should vegans have regular blood tests to check nutrient levels?

- And more!

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Bryan Cressey

Be A Winner Book: https://amzn.to/3CSs8fq

IG: @bryancressey

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Dr. Michael Greger

How To Survive A Pandemic Book: https://amzn.to/3dofBng

Twitter: @nutrition_facts

IG: @michaelgregermd

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Chuck Carroll

Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC

IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC

Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook

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Dr. Neal Barnard

Twitter: @DrNealBarnard

IG: @DrNealBarnard

Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB

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Physicians Committee

Twitter: @PCRM

IG: @PhysiciansCommittee

Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook

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Barnard Medical Center

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Food Fight! Crowning the Healthiest Foods for Kids | Dr. Yami Live Q&A Sep 23, 2021

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Do you know which foods are actually healthy for kids? There's a good chance that what you were taught growing up isn't the most sound nutrition advice!

Pediatrician Dr. Yami joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to crown the undisputed healthy heavyweight foods for youngsters!

She and Chuck then examine what a healthy diet for kids should look like. Spoiler: It's not what is usually served in school lunch lines.

Dr. Yami also answers viewer questions from The Doctor's Mailbag:

- What are the healthiest snacks for kids?

- Is a vegan diet healthy for children?

- How much fat do children need in their diet?

- What are good alternatives to lunch meat?

- How can stop sugar cravings in kids?

- Can children get hooked on fast food at an early age?

- Plus, many more!

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Healthy School Lunch Resources

https://bit.ly/SchoolLunchHelp

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Dr. Yami

IG: @thedoctoryami

Facebook: https://bit.ly/DrYamiFB

Web: https://www.doctoryami.com

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Chuck Carroll

IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC

Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC

Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook

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Barnard Medical Center

Appointments

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202-527-7500

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