I will have to re read this several times. Why? It has been my mental struggle. My fight with myself and others. I have been "kicked" out of reputable groups for mumbling these same words phrased MUCH more clumsily.
I , in theory have a Tumor that feeds on ketones(NET GRADE 1-2 , stage 4 ) Yet with my carnivore and epilepsy elimination diet as a start i was able to find real progress. I slowed the tumors growth and now...with a more complete protocol have started to reverse the tumor.
I sooooo appreciate this article and You!! You put into easily understood words and concepts the ideas and feelings I have had for 4 years now.
I hope one day to be a very small part of cancer healing history for others. That would complete my very eventful life. Which if I have anything to say about it will be many many years from now. Thank you Dr. Winters
Thank you for sharing, Mike!!! Your experience mirrors that of thousands of others I've walked along side!! You ARE a part of cancer healing history for others already!!!
I completely relate to this. I recently deleted a word beginning with keto from a conference bio for fear of being pigeon-holed as a 24/7 keto gal. It is not about chasing ketones, it’s about allowing ketones, and creating the metabolic environment that means they happen naturally and intermittently, when appropriate. They are known as powerful epigenetic regulators but really I increasingly want to say ‘the conditions that create ketones are powerful epigenetic regulators’… but that’s a long sentence! One of the slides in my practitioner course says ‘a day without ketones is like a night without sleep’. There’s nothing faddy or extreme about them, they are part of a natural healthy diurnal cycle. Good to read your perspective, Nasha, it’s a great article.
Hi Nasha, I read your article today for the second time and this time I read it continuously from beginning to end, really absorbing and processing each and every word and I have to say that you are a very good writer and I enjoyed reading your perspective on this topic. In particular, the article landed with me at the right time.
I have been pondering this topic with a biochemical lens and have been researching and trying to make sense of the molecular players and metabolic pathways involved in ketosis as well as the other energy production pathways and how these pathways interact and can be regulated/influenced via dietary inputs.
I particularly enjoyed how you focused on being curious, which is a hallmark of any good scientist, researcher, and that you focused on the key word “curiosity”, diving deeper into the details and to question what we believe to be true, examine our assumptions and allow science to propel naturally. This is exactly what we need for a topic that is in itself confusing for many people that have no science background and that can be nuanced.
Because often calling something as “right” or “wrong” are limited statements that hinder progress and that narrow thinking, similar to the black or white paradigm, and are insufficient in fully understanding a topic because they do not acknowledge all the other colours on the spectrum.
What I appreciate most is that, rather than settling for what somebody has reported and blindly accepting it because of their stature, you encourage the evidence to be examined with an inquiring mind. And here is the brilliance of the peer review process. And I never start a sentence with the word “and” but apparently it can be done.
This is the value of peer review: we invite colleagues with different areas of expertise to evaluate the evidence and contribute their insights. Just like everything has a time and place in biology so does the peer review cycle, it is precisely this cycle of questioning, refinement and shared discovery that we must protect—both for the integrity of science, and the benefit of humanity even if it means going slower, stalling, or pausing and feeling like we’ve made no progress. There is something almost divine in the collective pursuit of truth: we are all connected one way or the other and each person can contribute a piece of understanding that none of us could reach alone.
I also recently realised that I had a PDF copy of your book stored in my mother’s cancer folder on my computer. The file appears to date from 26 July 2021. I went in there recently to have a look and I recognised your name. I learned about your work through Amanda King’s Substack. Finally, I want to say thank you from me, I thoroughly appreciate your warm, human voice, and the experience you bring to the table. With gratitude, Claudia from Australia
May I just say how touched I am for such a rich and thoughtful response? Thank you. Glad you found your way here through Dr. Amanda. Hope you'll stay and offer your thoughts when they arise. Best, Nasha
What a wonderful expose of the complicated treatment of cancer. A powerful antithesis to the scientific pigeonholed view of cause and effect! Brilliant! A radiating gem to keep, to cherish, to reread and to share! I have been following the ketone trail for a long time, becoming aware of the inconsistencies and how people react in different ways. All my questions have now been answered! My deepest gratitude for this precious information!
I will have to re read this several times. Why? It has been my mental struggle. My fight with myself and others. I have been "kicked" out of reputable groups for mumbling these same words phrased MUCH more clumsily.
I , in theory have a Tumor that feeds on ketones(NET GRADE 1-2 , stage 4 ) Yet with my carnivore and epilepsy elimination diet as a start i was able to find real progress. I slowed the tumors growth and now...with a more complete protocol have started to reverse the tumor.
I sooooo appreciate this article and You!! You put into easily understood words and concepts the ideas and feelings I have had for 4 years now.
I hope one day to be a very small part of cancer healing history for others. That would complete my very eventful life. Which if I have anything to say about it will be many many years from now. Thank you Dr. Winters
Thank you for sharing, Mike!!! Your experience mirrors that of thousands of others I've walked along side!! You ARE a part of cancer healing history for others already!!!
This is a masterclass, Dr. Nasha. I will definitely be re-reading this. I always appreciate your powerful reframes.
Agreed! Utter, brilliant, MASTERCLASS!
Awe! Thanks, Sally!
I completely relate to this. I recently deleted a word beginning with keto from a conference bio for fear of being pigeon-holed as a 24/7 keto gal. It is not about chasing ketones, it’s about allowing ketones, and creating the metabolic environment that means they happen naturally and intermittently, when appropriate. They are known as powerful epigenetic regulators but really I increasingly want to say ‘the conditions that create ketones are powerful epigenetic regulators’… but that’s a long sentence! One of the slides in my practitioner course says ‘a day without ketones is like a night without sleep’. There’s nothing faddy or extreme about them, they are part of a natural healthy diurnal cycle. Good to read your perspective, Nasha, it’s a great article.
"...it's about allowing ketones..."---that is a powerful statement, Dawn! Thank YOU!
Hi Nasha, I read your article today for the second time and this time I read it continuously from beginning to end, really absorbing and processing each and every word and I have to say that you are a very good writer and I enjoyed reading your perspective on this topic. In particular, the article landed with me at the right time.
I have been pondering this topic with a biochemical lens and have been researching and trying to make sense of the molecular players and metabolic pathways involved in ketosis as well as the other energy production pathways and how these pathways interact and can be regulated/influenced via dietary inputs.
I particularly enjoyed how you focused on being curious, which is a hallmark of any good scientist, researcher, and that you focused on the key word “curiosity”, diving deeper into the details and to question what we believe to be true, examine our assumptions and allow science to propel naturally. This is exactly what we need for a topic that is in itself confusing for many people that have no science background and that can be nuanced.
Because often calling something as “right” or “wrong” are limited statements that hinder progress and that narrow thinking, similar to the black or white paradigm, and are insufficient in fully understanding a topic because they do not acknowledge all the other colours on the spectrum.
What I appreciate most is that, rather than settling for what somebody has reported and blindly accepting it because of their stature, you encourage the evidence to be examined with an inquiring mind. And here is the brilliance of the peer review process. And I never start a sentence with the word “and” but apparently it can be done.
This is the value of peer review: we invite colleagues with different areas of expertise to evaluate the evidence and contribute their insights. Just like everything has a time and place in biology so does the peer review cycle, it is precisely this cycle of questioning, refinement and shared discovery that we must protect—both for the integrity of science, and the benefit of humanity even if it means going slower, stalling, or pausing and feeling like we’ve made no progress. There is something almost divine in the collective pursuit of truth: we are all connected one way or the other and each person can contribute a piece of understanding that none of us could reach alone.
I also recently realised that I had a PDF copy of your book stored in my mother’s cancer folder on my computer. The file appears to date from 26 July 2021. I went in there recently to have a look and I recognised your name. I learned about your work through Amanda King’s Substack. Finally, I want to say thank you from me, I thoroughly appreciate your warm, human voice, and the experience you bring to the table. With gratitude, Claudia from Australia
May I just say how touched I am for such a rich and thoughtful response? Thank you. Glad you found your way here through Dr. Amanda. Hope you'll stay and offer your thoughts when they arise. Best, Nasha
What a wonderful expose of the complicated treatment of cancer. A powerful antithesis to the scientific pigeonholed view of cause and effect! Brilliant! A radiating gem to keep, to cherish, to reread and to share! I have been following the ketone trail for a long time, becoming aware of the inconsistencies and how people react in different ways. All my questions have now been answered! My deepest gratitude for this precious information!
Wow! Thank YOU!
Very informative. Thank you.