Today, I’m taking you on a solo exploration into the world of extra virgin olive oil—a topic that’s both well-loved in ancestral diets and increasingly backed by cutting-edge science. Inspired by my recent interview with TJ Robinson of the Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Club, I started looking deeper into what makes extra virgin olive oil so powerful for health and longevity. What I found truly surprised me: there’s a wealth of research showing just how crucial high-quality olive oil is to the benefits of the Mediterranean lifestyle.
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Read MoreToday, we dive into a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Jennifer Simmons, a breast cancer surgeon turned functional medicine oncologist, who is redefining breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and screening. Dr. Simmons critically examines the common belief in the life-saving efficacy of mammograms. Through evidence from the Canadian Breast Cancer Screening Trial, she highlights issues of overdiagnosis and unnecessary treatments, which can impact women's quality of life. Particularly for women with dense breasts, mammograms often fall short.
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