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Functionally Enlightened - Better ways to heal from chronic pain and illnessAuthor: Functionally Enlightened
Welcome to the Functionally Enlightened podcast. We interview well-respected medical and functional practitioners as well as patients who have overcome disabling chronic conditions, such as dysautonomia. These important guests provide helpful tips on managing chronic pain and illness, using a combination of traditional and whole-body healing modalities, that you can begin to implement into your daily life. By listening, subscribing and leaving a review, you have already begun on your wellness journey. Language: en Genres: Alternative Health, Health & Fitness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Eps 64. Autoimmunity, Hormones & Cancer—The Missing Links with Heather Cooan
Episode 2
Thursday, 2 October, 2025
In this powerful episode of the Functionally Enlightened Podcast, Sharon sits down with Heather, a functional oncology and nutrition specialist whose personal battle with cancer and autoimmune disease led her to pioneer a holistic approach to healing.Heather shares her journey from cancer diagnosis to choosing alternative treatments over conventional chemo and radiation, and how she rebuilt her health through nutrigenomics, blood sugar regulation, and individualized care. Together, Sharon and Heather dive into:✨ How cancer and autoimmune disease are linked to blood sugar dysregulation and environmental stressors✨ The role of comprehensive lab testing (insulin, ferritin, cortisol, hormone metabolism, and more)✨ Why understanding estrogen metabolism and methylation pathways is critical in cancer care✨ How nutrigenomics (genetic nutrition testing) guides personalized diet and supplementation✨ The risks implants pose for immune distraction and inflammation—and their connection to cancer risk✨ Practical tools for chronic illness warriors navigating detox, stress, and hormone imbalancesHeather also shares her insights into creating safe, tailored plans for patients—highlighting why detox strategies must be adapted carefully, especially for those living with cancer or implants.👉 Don’t miss this eye-opening conversation about the intersection of genetics, nutrition, and implant illness.🔗 Resources & Links:• Heather’s Website: Soil to Soul Nutrition - https://heathercooan.com/
