The Natural Nurse And Dr. Z - 07/09/13

Host Ellen Kamhi, PhD RN, www.naturalnurse.com, interviews Dr. Christine Horner, MD. Christine Horner, MD is a nationally known surgeon, professional speaker and author of Waking the Warrior Goddess: Dr. Christine Horner’s Program to Protect Against and Fight Breast Cancer-- She holds two board certifications: the National Board of Surgery, and the National Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Horner was recognized as a leader in her field shortly after starting her plastic and reconstructive surgery practice because she successfully ran a national campaign to pass laws requiring insurance companies to pay for breast reconstruction surgery following mastectomy. Her campaign involves several meetings with President Clinton and other political figures. On today’s show, Dr Horner discusses the option of mastectomy for women with genetic markers for the possibility of developing breast cancer. Dr. Horner will also discuss three essential supplements and three essential vitamins that should be incorporated in anyone’s cancer-prevention diet. She will also fill in the information gaps when it comes to dietary supplements and highlight the important guidelines recently issued by the American Cancer Society. www.drchristinehorner.com