Dr Leigh Erin Connealy shares her secrets to staying cancer-free, disease-free and thriving for life
Every year, heart disease, cancer and prescription drugs claim the lives of millions of people across the globe. We are getting sicker and sicker and being diagnosed with often-preventable diseases earlier and earlier. Cancer and heart disease used to afflict only “old people.” But times are changing.
Early in my career, I used to say that our bodies were under warranty until around age 40 or 45, but unfortunately that’s no longer true. Many people find themselves in repair and maintenance mode as early as their 30s and 40s.
I see patients every day in their 70s and 80s who are not sputtering along in states of disrepair and disease but instead thriving. So, what are their secrets?
It starts with prevention, early detection, and a commitment to supporting and nurturing the mind-body connection.
Make routine checkups a priority
My healthiest patients are those who come to see me regularly, typically through annual checkups. To keep the car analogy going, you’d run out of oil and burn through your engine if you didn’t get consistent oil checks and have a technician run routine diagnostics.
The same goes for your body. During these annual checkups, we examine several key aspects of your health closely.
Physical exams / bloodwork. Like in any routine physical examination, we test a patient’s vitals, conduct visual and manual assessments, and order bloodwork. We pay special attention to hormones, C-reactive protein levels (a key marker of inflammation) and any numbers that seem “off.”
If a patient has a family history of cancer or a higher risk of disease, we may order additional testing. For example, the RGCC suite of tests can detect circulating tumor cells (CTCs) and cancer stem cells (CSCs) long before a lump or bump presents.
Bioimmune survey. Many integrative practitioners, including me, use energy testing to identify potential health issues in their patients. One way to do this is with the bio-meridian test (also called bioimmune testing).
This noninvasive, innovative method checks for interruptions along the body’s meridians, the same energy paths used in acupuncture. Blockages along certain pathways indicate issues with specific organs and bodily systems. This testing can uncover potential problems months—even years—before symptoms arise.
F-Scan. Another noninvasive diagnostic device we often use, this biofeedback screening tool helps identify imbalances in the body quickly and painlessly by screening for harmful pathogens, parasites and other bodily stressors. It works on the premise that all living organisms emit unique electromagnetic frequencies.
During the scan, electrodes are placed on the skin to detect the body’s electromagnetic signals. The device then sends a frequency sweep that interacts with cells, tissues and organs. If a frequency emitted by the body matches that of a known pathogen, it may indicate an imbalance.
The results provide a comprehensive snapshot of the patient’s current health, highlighting any areas that may warrant further investigation. Our practitioners use this feedback to tailor treatment plans that target the root causes of cancer and other diseases rather than just treating symptoms.