Gillian Bertram is a registered nutritional therapist, functional medicine practitioner, integrative health coach, and brain cancer survivor. In 2015, Gillian recovered from anaplastic astrocytoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. Whilst undergoing radiotherapy and chemotherapy, she introduced radical changes to her diet and lifestyle, forging an integrative approach to her cancer care.Empowered by the knowledge she gained through this process she went on to study at the prestigious Institute for Optimum Nutrition and opened The Bertram Clinic of Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine in 2020.In this episode, Nicole invites Gillian onto the show to discuss integrative approaches to cancer, including therapeutic nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and mindset medicine. Gillian shares her personal cancer journey, the importance of individualised functional medicine, and the role of dietary and lifestyle changes in fighting cancer. DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast and related website is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. It is not intended to be used to diagnose or treat, instead it is designed to help educate and inspire. Always seek the advice of a professional medical practitioner or qualified health practitioner. Never ignore or disregard advice given to you based on information in this podcast or related website and do not delay in seeking medical advice. EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:[02:44] - Gillian's path to integrative cancer care[06:50] - The impact of functional medicine[15:02] - The role of genetics and personalised treatment[28:53] - Gillian's personal experience with brain cancer[33:45] - Preparing for surgery and lifestyle changes[35:38] - Facing the diagnosis and treatment options[36:25] - Family stress and treatment decisions[43:17] - The role of nutrition in cancer treatment[47:19] - Exercise and mental health[54:13] - Integrating functional medicine[56:30] - Resources and support for cancer patientsKEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:Gillian’s personal experience with Stage 3 brain cancerWhy Gillian decided to integrate medical care with nutritional and lifestyle choices for holistic healthWhat integrative cancer care consisted of for GillianThe importance of personalised care and staying positiveIMPORTANT LINKS & MENTIONS: The Bertram Clinic of NutritionConnect with Gillian on InstagramTake the FREE MitoImmune Health AssessmentJoin the Waitlist for Nicole’s BookConnect with Nicole on InstagramVisit the Goode Health WebsiteJoin Nicole’s Free NewsletterGet Started with the MitoImmune Way: The 12-Week...

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