{"id":9022,"date":"2023-11-09T21:36:52","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T04:36:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesternmethod.com\/?p=9022"},"modified":"2024-01-09T01:11:14","modified_gmt":"2024-01-09T01:11:14","slug":"cancer-ecology-qi-vitality-metabolic-balance-jason-miller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesternmethod.com\/cancer-ecology-qi-vitality-metabolic-balance-jason-miller\/","title":{"rendered":"Cancer Ecology, Qi Vitality, Metabolic Balance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe title=\"Cancer Ecology, Qi Vitality, Metabolic Balance: Dr. Jason Miller &amp; Ryan Sternagel\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jf_y96FKCN4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Jason Miller integrates Chinese medicine with modern cancer treatment, emphasizing a holistic approach to health and disease.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this enlightening interview, he explores the concept of &#8216;cancering,&#8217; a term that embodies the dynamic and individual nature of cancer treatment and prevention. Dr. Miller delves into the ecological and biological terrain of the body, discussing how factors like stress response, metabolic balance, and the life force, or Qi, play crucial roles in healing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His collaborative approach, blending ancient wisdom with contemporary science, offers a refreshing perspective on managing chronic diseases and cancer, highlighting the importance of tailoring treatments to the unique ecological balance of each patient.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This comprehensive discussion not only provides in-depth insights into integrative cancer care but also serves as an inspirational call to consider the broader implications of our health choices. Tune in to discover how balancing your biological terrain can be the key to transformational healing and wellness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resources Mentioned<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drjasonamiller.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Jason Miller\u2019s Website<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jademountainmedicine.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jade Mountain Medicine, Inc.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natura Health Products<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mederi Clinic<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VAP Test<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dutch Test<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biocept<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garden 360<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CellSearch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adaptogens<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natokinase<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lumbrokinase<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bromelain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serrapeptase<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leeches (Hirudotherapy)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polyphenol-Rich Botanicals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bicarb Capsules by Claire Labs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tetrathiol molybdate (TM)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allergy Research Group<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Dr. Jason Miller&#8217;s Integrative Approach to Cancer and Chronic Disease<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical Career and Education: Dr. Jason Miller specializes in acupuncture and Chinese medicine with a focus on cancer and chronic diseases. He contributes to the Mediri Foundation&#8217;s clinical training program, teaching healthcare professionals about collaborative care.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinic and Leadership Roles: He co-founded Jade Mountain Medicine and serves as the medical director at Natura Health Products, where he conducts educational webinars and interviews.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formulator and Educator: Recognized for his expertise in botanical medicine, Dr. Miller lectures nationally, educating on the integration of botanicals in chronic disease management.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Journey into Medicine and Specialization in Cancer<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Initial Interests: Dr. Miller&#8217;s path began with a passion for permaculture, eventually integrating his environmental ethics with healthcare through the holistic principles of traditional Chinese medicine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shift to Chinese Medicine: Influenced by the comprehensive approach of Chinese medicine, he pursued a career as an acupuncturist and herbalist, focusing on harmony with nature.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collaboration with Donny Yance: Partnering with Donny Yance, they focused their medical practice on botanical-based cancer treatment, inspired by Yance&#8217;s book &#8220;Herbal Medicine Healing and Cancer&#8221;.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Perspective on Health, Medicine, and the Nature of Cancer<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holistic Health View: Dr. Miller advocates for a multi-dimensional understanding of health, intertwining ecological insights, quantum physics, and energy medicine to address complex health issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer as Ecological Imbalance: He interprets cancer as a reflection of ecological imbalances, encouraging an approach that looks beyond the disease to environmental and bodily systems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current Projects: Dr. Miller is creating a documentary on &#8220;cancering,&#8221; exploring the philosophical and practical aspects of cancer in relation to environmental interactions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Philosophy and Practice in Cancer Treatment<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Role of Storytelling: Emphasizes the power of narrative in medicine, combining research and clinical experience to educate and empower patients and practitioners.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer Awareness: Identifies cancer as a significant health crisis of our time, dedicating efforts to understand and address it comprehensively.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Treatment Philosophy and Biological Terrain<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holistic Treatment Strategies: Focuses on modifying the biological terrain using botanical, nutritional, and oncological methods to treat cancer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ecological Perspective: Promotes viewing the body&#8217;s internal environment as an ecosystem, applying both micro and macroecological perspectives to understand cancer&#8217;s interactions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individualized Cancer Treatment: Stresses that each cancer case is unique, advocating for tailored treatment plans to match the specific nature of the cancer.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Importance of Life Force in Healing<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qi and Vitality: Discusses the role of &#8216;life force&#8217; or &#8216;qi&#8217; in health and healing, emphasizing its importance in supporting vitality and recovery.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Integrative Cancer Care Approach<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Importance of Qi: Plans to explore the concept of Qi as a practical tool in supporting life force and vitality in cancer patients.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Host Factors: Highlights the interplay between the central nervous system, hormones, blood sugar, and anabolic\/catabolic balances in the body&#8217;s response to cancer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutritional and Lifestyle Influence: Acknowledges the role of nutrient deficiencies and lifestyle factors in affecting the host&#8217;s terrain in cancer cases.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Chinese Medicine and Cancer<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yin and Yang: Discusses the principle of dualism in Chinese medicine and its application to diagnosing and treating medical conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constitutional Analysis: Combines traditional Chinese medicine assessments with modern techniques to understand each patient&#8217;s unique body ecology.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Cancer&#8217;s Ecological and Biological Impact<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypercoagulation and Blood Stagnation: Addresses the relationship between cancer and increased risk of blood clotting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oxidative Stress and Inflammation: Underlines the importance of managing oxidative damage and inflammation in the progression and treatment of cancer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lactic Acid and Metabolism: Discusses the role of lactic acid produced by cancer cells in altering the tumor microenvironment and metabolism.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Tools for Ecological Analysis and Treatment<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical Exam Insights: Utilizes physical exams to gain insights into the body&#8217;s ecological state, including factors like capillary fragility and body mass index.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomarkers for Disease Progression: Analyzes various markers to understand cancer ecology and tailor interventions accordingly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Integrative Perspectives on Cancer Treatment and Prevention<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Macroecological and Microscopic Balance: Advocates for maintaining a balance between macroecological views and microscopic details in cancer treatment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Functional Quality Emphasis: Stresses the importance of functional qualities over structural form in Chinese medicine, with Qi representing functional vitality.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modulating the Internal Terrain: Discusses the importance of maintaining stability within the body&#8217;s dynamic range to prevent and treat cancer.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Targeting Cancer through Stress Response and Metabolism<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress and Cancer: Considers the stress response as a primary factor in cancer formation and treatment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metabolic Control: Emphasizes the need for controlling blood sugar and insulin levels to manage cancer growth and improve treatment outcomes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Botanical Glucose Sensitizers: Suggests botanicals like berberine<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dr. Jason Miller integrates Chinese medicine with modern cancer treatment, emphasizing a holistic approach to health and disease.\u00a0 &nbsp; 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