Naturopathic Medicine and Integrative Cancer Care with Dr. Jennifer Havens
Nov 30, 2024 12:00AM ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee
Photo courtesy of Lakeside Natural Medicine
Naturopathic medicine blends alternative and allopathic medicine, with an emphasis on nutrition, to help people facing all types of mental and physical health conditions. The goal is optimal patient outcomes, as naturally and safely as possible, and with less side effects.
Dr. Jennifer Havens provides a holistic and patient-centered approach not only to target cancer, but to empower patients through personalized treatment that enhances resilience and quality of life. As a naturopathic physician with advanced expertise, she focuses on evidence-based, precision integrative care for those facing advanced-stage disease or limited treatment options.
Dr. Havens recently joined Lakeside Natural Medicine, in Shorewood. She brings a robust educational background and clinical experience to her practice. After earning her medical degree from the Sonoran University of Health Sciences, she trained extensively at prestigious institutions, including a fellowship with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and a residency at City of Hope. With additional certifications in breast surgical oncology, she is deeply versed in both the biological underpinnings of cancer and the modalities of natural medicine, allowing her to provide uniquely tailored treatments based on genetic profiling and integrative strategies.
Integrative oncology bridges the gap between natural and conventional treatments, focusing on the individual’s needs. Dr. Havens incorporates a spectrum of natural therapies—ranging from botanical medicine and homeopathy to Traditional Chinese Medicine and nutritional counseling—while remaining grounded in evidence-based practices. Her approach is designed to complement conventional therapies like chemotherapy and radiation, helping to mitigate side effects and improve patient outcomes.
Dr. Havens leverages genetic insights with precision medicine to tailor treatments to each patient’s unique profile. Comprehensive lab testing identifies the genetic drivers behind a person’s cancer, allowing for more precise and often more effective therapies. Targeting these specific genetic mutations aims to reduce side effects and achieve better outcomes, offering new avenues of hope for patients with complex cancer cases.
Research reveals that over 70% of cancer patients face nutritional challenges during treatment, often exacerbated by weight loss and appetite changes. Dr. Havens provides personalized nutritional guidance to help patients optimize their diet and maintain strength throughout their cancer journey. This “food as medicine” philosophy emphasizes dietary choices that support healing, resilience and overall well-being.
Lakeside Natural Medicine is located at 3510 N. Oakland Ave., Ste. 203, Shorewood. For more information, call 414-939-8748 or visit LakesideNaturalMedicine.com.
Dr. Jennifer Havens provides a holistic and patient-centered approach not only to target cancer, but to empower patients through personalized treatment that enhances resilience and quality of life. As a naturopathic physician with advanced expertise, she focuses on evidence-based, precision integrative care for those facing advanced-stage disease or limited treatment options.
Precision Integrative Cancer Care
Dr. Havens recently joined Lakeside Natural Medicine, in Shorewood. She brings a robust educational background and clinical experience to her practice. After earning her medical degree from the Sonoran University of Health Sciences, she trained extensively at prestigious institutions, including a fellowship with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and a residency at City of Hope. With additional certifications in breast surgical oncology, she is deeply versed in both the biological underpinnings of cancer and the modalities of natural medicine, allowing her to provide uniquely tailored treatments based on genetic profiling and integrative strategies.
What is Integrative Oncology?
Integrative oncology bridges the gap between natural and conventional treatments, focusing on the individual’s needs. Dr. Havens incorporates a spectrum of natural therapies—ranging from botanical medicine and homeopathy to Traditional Chinese Medicine and nutritional counseling—while remaining grounded in evidence-based practices. Her approach is designed to complement conventional therapies like chemotherapy and radiation, helping to mitigate side effects and improve patient outcomes.
Dr. Havens leverages genetic insights with precision medicine to tailor treatments to each patient’s unique profile. Comprehensive lab testing identifies the genetic drivers behind a person’s cancer, allowing for more precise and often more effective therapies. Targeting these specific genetic mutations aims to reduce side effects and achieve better outcomes, offering new avenues of hope for patients with complex cancer cases.
The Role of Nutrition in Cancer Care
Research reveals that over 70% of cancer patients face nutritional challenges during treatment, often exacerbated by weight loss and appetite changes. Dr. Havens provides personalized nutritional guidance to help patients optimize their diet and maintain strength throughout their cancer journey. This “food as medicine” philosophy emphasizes dietary choices that support healing, resilience and overall well-being.
Dr. Jennifer Havens is committed to honoring the whole person, supporting each patient in reclaiming their strength, resilience and quality of life.
Lakeside Natural Medicine is located at 3510 N. Oakland Ave., Ste. 203, Shorewood. For more information, call 414-939-8748 or visit LakesideNaturalMedicine.com.
