Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
What if the key to lowering your cancer risk isn’t found in a breakthrough drug, but in the daily habits you practice? After watching his mom battle cancer, Dr. Josh Axe shares a powerful, science backed framework for building a body that’s far less hospitable to disease. In this episode, he walks through 15 proven strategies: from balancing blood sugar to strengthening your immune system, to help you take control of your long term health.
0:00 — The 90% Rule: Why Cancer is Lifestyle Driven
2:42 — Insulin Resistance: The Main Cause of Growth
6:48 — Anti-Cancer Role of Muscle
9:13 — Natural Killer Cells
14:22 — Fiber
23:27 — Antioxidants
27:35 — Vitamin D
40:44 — Gut Microbiome
47:29 — Healing Emotional Trauma
As mentioned in this episode…
Episode on insulin resistance → youtube.com/watch?v=CisGqhRrErY
Episode on How to 10x your sleep → youtube.com/watch?v=1iRsdk_zxk0
Episode with Dr. Pete Sulack youtu.be/JHj0RhXGFZs?si=cPQL1WT6kJLGnk-q
Episode with Guest Courtney Swan → youtu.be/725lKq58Hac
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References
cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/genetics/genetic-testing-fact-sheet
link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11095-008-9661-9
thelancet.com/journals/lanonc/article/PIIS1470204502007313/abstract
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/books/NBK507839
jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2807854
jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2794038
link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00125-016-4161-7
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22074852
bmj.com/content/360/bmj.k322
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31092388
ajcn.nutrition.org/article/S0002-9165(22)03350-0/fulltext
clinicalnutritionjournal.com/retrieve/pii/S0261561423000997
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4684115
cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/cam/hp/mushrooms-pdq
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8602722
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34798387
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9750928
tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/01635581.2023.2274135
bmj.com/content/366/bmj.l4673
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9903080
waocp.com/journal/index.php/apjec/article/view/109
endocrine.org/topics/edc/what-edcs-are/common-edcs/cancer
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5319262
breastcancer.org/treatment/complementary-therapy/types/spirituality-and-prayer
scientificamerican.com/article/these-two-habits-are-linked-to-more-than-a-third-of-all-cancer-cases
DISCLAIMER
This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.
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What if the key to lowering your cancer risk isn’t found in a breakthrough drug, but in the daily habits you practice? After watching his mom battle cancer, Dr. Josh Axe shares a powerful, science backed framework for building a body that’s far less hospitable to disease. In this episode, he walks through 15 proven strategies: from balancing blood sugar to strengthening your immune system, to help you take control of your long term health.
0:00 — The 90% Rule: Why Cancer is Lifestyle Driven
2:42 — Insulin Resistance: The Main Cause of Growth
6:48 — Anti-Cancer Role of Muscle
9:13 — Natural Killer Cells
14:22 — Fiber
23:27 — Antioxidants
27:35 — Vitamin D
40:44 — Gut Microbiome
47:29 — Healing Emotional Trauma
As mentioned in this episode…
Episode on insulin resistance → youtube.com/watch?v=CisGqhRrErY
Episode on How to 10x your sleep → youtube.com/watch?v=1iRsdk_zxk0
Episode with Dr. Pete Sulack youtu.be/JHj0RhXGFZs?si=cPQL1WT6kJLGnk-q
Episode with Guest Courtney Swan → youtu.be/725lKq58Hac
Thank you to our sponsors!
Sunlighten Sauna: get.sunlighten.com/axepodcast
Manukora Manuka Honey: manukora.com/axe
Caraway Home: carawayhome.com/drjoshaxe (Use code DRJOSHAXE) for an exclusive discount
Watch The Dr. Josh Axe Show every Monday & Thursday on YouTube: youtube.com/@drjoshaxe?sub_confirmation=1
🎧 Early Access!
Our listeners enjoy every episode before anyone else! Tune in below and join our exclusive group of listeners →
Spotify: bit.ly/DrJoshAxeSpotify
Apple Podcast: apple.co/3JDvWcS
Order my NEW BOOK, The Biblio Diet → bit.ly/4oPEP3t
Watch my free training on how to naturally balance your blood sugar and reverse your symptoms → DrAxeDiabetesClass.com
Discover practical steps you can take today to start healing your thyroid naturally → DrAxeThyroidClass.com
If you’re ready to start feeling like yourself again and balance your hormones, take my free class → DrAxeHormoneClass.com
Uncover what’s really going on in your body with advanced biomarker testing for hormones, thyroid, and metabolism— plus a 1-hour consultation with a Senior Health Advisor! → mybloodwork.com
CONNECT WITH DR. JOSH AXE
Instagram → instagram.com/drjoshaxe
Facebook → facebook.com/DrJoshAxe
TikTok → tiktok.com/@thedrjoshaxeshow
X → https://x.com/drjoshaxe/
LinkedIn → linkedin.com/in/joshaxe
Website → thehealthinstitute.com
Sign up for my newsletter → bit.ly/4oE9Jf3
Ask Dr. Axe → speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe
References
cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/genetics/genetic-testing-fact-sheet
link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11095-008-9661-9
thelancet.com/journals/lanonc/article/PIIS1470204502007313/abstract
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/books/NBK507839
jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2807854
jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2794038
link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00125-016-4161-7
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22074852
bmj.com/content/360/bmj.k322
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31092388
ajcn.nutrition.org/article/S0002-9165(22)03350-0/fulltext
clinicalnutritionjournal.com/retrieve/pii/S0261561423000997
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4684115
cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/cam/hp/mushrooms-pdq
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8602722
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34798387
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9750928
tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/01635581.2023.2274135
bmj.com/content/366/bmj.l4673
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9903080
waocp.com/journal/index.php/apjec/article/view/109
endocrine.org/topics/edc/what-edcs-are/common-edcs/cancer
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5319262
breastcancer.org/treatment/complementary-therapy/types/spirituality-and-prayer
scientificamerican.com/article/these-two-habits-are-linked-to-more-than-a-third-of-all-cancer-cases
DISCLAIMER
This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.
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