Beyond the Traditional: Functional Medicine on Breast Health

In this blog, Dr. Jenn Simmons, a former breast surgeon turned functional MD, shares the role of functional medicine in optimizing breast health and the revolutionary QT imaging technology, a non-invasive alternative to treating breast cancer. 

Driven by her personal experiences with breast cancer, she dedicated her career to finding better ways to heal. Through her podcast  “Keeping ABreast with Dr. Jenn” and her recently released book “The Smart Woman’s Guide to Breast Cancer,” she educates on the connections between breast health and overall health.

“Breast health is health. The same things that are going to give you healthy breasts are going to give you a healthy brain, a healthy heart, healthy bones, healthy joints, healthy skin, healthy immune system, healthy endocrine system.” - Dr. Jenn Simmons

Her book provides valuable insights and guidance for women to build their health and prevent diagnoses by promoting comprehensive, and preventive health practices.

Functional Medicine for Breast Cancer Prevention

Functional medicine is a comprehensive approach to health that seeks to understand the root causes of health issues so they can be prevented rather than treating the symptoms. It ensures that all pillars of health function correctly without interference by evaluating women’s diet, sleep, movement, and other factors.

Functional medicine is a holistic practice emphasizing the importance of a balanced lifestyle, proper nutrition, regular exercise, and mental well-being. It looks at the whole person, not just the symptoms, aiming to restore optimal function and prevent diseases before they start.

Dr. Simmons’  insights on the limitations of conventional mammograms emphasize the advantage of a holistic approach to breast health. By integrating functional medicine and non-invasive alternatives, women can be free from the burden of breast cancer and achieve their optimal health. 

Innovative Screening Methods for Breast Cancer

Dr. Simmons is bringing to market a new screening technology of QT Imaging  through her centers, PerfeQTion Imaging. These centers feature innovative technology using sound waves to generate 3D reconstructions of the breast with 40 times the resolution of an MRI.

QT Imaging

QT Imaging is the first FDA-cleared technology for breast cancer screening in 50 years. Unlike older technologies, it utilizes advanced sound wave technology to create precise three-dimensional reconstructions of the breast without pain, compression, or radiation exposure.

It also monitors lesions and calculates their doubling time, which is essential for identifying clinically relevant lesions requiring immediate investigation. QT Imaging also offers early detection to direct patients toward biopsy and traditional diagnostic protocols, if necessary.

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Dr. Jenn Simmons, a former breast surgeon turned functional MD, advocates for a safe and non-invasive way to screen breast cancer. She is a podcast host, an author, and a visionary behind PerfeQTion Imaging centers nationwide.

Resources:

• Website: https://www.realhealthmd.com/ 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/ 
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons   

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