“In all my years of school, I had ONE lecture on alternative medicine.” Now, Rebecca Knackstedt, MD, Ph.D., is on a mission to uncover the truth and empower women for optimal health in their healing journey. Through integrative surgery and natural healing, she combines conventional treatment and surgery with holistic strategies to support lasting recovery.

For example, she is a surgeon who ALSO helps her patients prepare through her comprehensive program that includes nutrition, supplementation, exercise, sleep optimization, stress and anxiety management, and the development of social support networks. In short, she lives out The 7 Essentials System® so that her patients can truly THRIVE!   

Tune in for an episode chock-full of actionable and innovative gems of wisdom, no matter your treatment plan.

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Here are some highlights from this Podcast:

• Combining Conventional and Functional Medicine – Dr. Knackstedt shares how integrating traditional surgery with functional medicine improves patient outcomes.

• The Importance of Prehabilitation – Preparing for surgery is like training for a marathon. Dr. Knackstedt explains why nutrition, stress management, and exercise matter.

• The Impact of Chemotherapy on the Body – Learn how chemotherapy affects metabolism, the microbiome, and muscle mass, and what women can do to support recovery.

• Misinformation in Cancer Care – Dr. Knackstedt discusses the dangers of misleading health advice on social media and how to find evidence-based resources.

• How Support Systems Improve Recovery – Studies show social support reduces stress and improves surgical and chemotherapy outcomes. Dr. Knackstedt explains why it matters.