Laura A. James, ND, FABNO

Laura A. James, ND, FABNO Oncology-focused naturopathic physician

✨ New Podcast Episode ✨ In case you missed it, I recently had the pleasure of joining the Longevity Podcast with host LO...
08/31/2026

✨ New Podcast Episode ✨
 
In case you missed it, I recently had the pleasure of joining the Longevity Podcast with host LONGEVITY Podcast Host 🎉
 
We covered:
→ The Hidden Costs of Breast Cancer - How diagnosis affects finances, relationships, body image, and emotional health.
→ How to Build the Right Support Team - Why self-advocacy and asking for help matter during recovery.
→ Nutrition, Lifestyle & Resilience - How nutrition, sleep, exercise, and boundaries support long-term health...and more!
 
Whether you’re newly diagnosed, supporting someone you love, or simply want to better understand the evolving world of breast cancer care, I hope this conversation leaves you feeling more informed and empowered. 🩷
 
🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, or comment “LONGEVITY” below and I’ll DM you the link to the episode!

08/28/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions about meditation is that you have to know what you’re doing before you start.

Spoiler alert: you don’t! 🙌🏼

A guided meditation app can make it so much easier to create a practice that fits your life, whether you have a few minutes before work or want to unwind before bed.
 
Now tell me... what’s your favorite way to meditate?

08/26/2026

There comes a point where taking supplements can become completely overwhelming.

I see this all the time with my patients who’ve had breast cancer!

They want to do everything they can to support their health and reduce their risk of recurrence, so naturally, one of the first questions they ask me is, “What should I be taking?”

But that answer can quickly turn into a long list of bottles, a complicated daily routine, and a whole lot of supplement fatigue.

After 25 years of working with women with breast cancer, I knew there had to be a simpler way.

That’s exactly why I created Terrain Defense! 🙌 It brings seven natural compounds together in one easy capsule, with the goal of making this part of your routine simpler and more affordable.

Want to learn more about Terrain Defense and what’s inside? 🌿 Comment “TERRAIN” and I’ll send you the link!

08/24/2026

My dear friend Colleen has been living with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer for more than a decade. So when I asked her what she would tell a woman who had just heard the words, “You have breast cancer,” I knew her answer would come from a place few people can truly understand.

I asked for her top three pieces of advice... she gave me eight. And every single one deserves to be heard!

What I love about Colleen’s perspective is that she doesn’t try to make cancer sound beautiful or tie it up with a hopeful little bow. She makes room for the fear, anger, exhaustion, grief, AND the joy that can still exist right alongside all of it.

One of the things she shared that has stayed with me most is the idea of “living in contradiction.”
✨ You can have stage 4 cancer AND sit at the lake with a friend with your feet in the water.
✨ You can wake up with a treatment headache AND notice how happy your dog is on your walk.
✨ You can spend six hours getting an infusion AND make it to your son’s soccer game.

Cancer can take up an enormous amount of space in your life without being the only thing your life contains. 🩷

If you’ve recently been diagnosed, I hope you’ll save this reel and come back to Colleen’s words whenever you need them.

Bellingham, thank you for welcoming me back into the clinic this summer. 🩷Over the last few months, I had the opportunit...
08/18/2026

Bellingham, thank you for welcoming me back into the clinic this summer. 🩷

Over the last few months, I had the opportunity to return to my own community and work with adults navigating all different types and stages of cancer. We talked through diagnoses, conventional treatment plans, nutrition, supplements, and the many questions that can come up along the way.

But more than anything, I got to sit down with people and give them the time and space to talk through what THEIR cancer journey looks like.

To every patient who came to see me this summer: thank you for trusting me with your questions, your concerns, and your care. It was such a privilege to work with you!

And thank you, Bellingham Natural Family Medicine, for making my return to the clinic such a meaningful one. I can’t wait until I’m back again!

08/14/2026

We often underestimate how powerful a little sunshine and fresh air can be! ☀️🌿

When life feels busy or overwhelming, it’s easy to stay inside and keep pushing through. But sometimes the reset your body and mind are craving is waiting right outside your front door!

Fresh air, natural light, and a little movement can do so much for your overall well-being. A walk not only supports your physical health, but it also gives your nervous system a chance to slow down, helping your body and mind unwind.

Simple habits like these are often the ones that make the biggest difference. So if you have a few minutes today, consider this your reminder to lace up your shoes and get outside!

08/12/2026

“Do I really have to do chemotherapy?”

It’s one of the biggest questions I hear from patients after a cancer diagnosis, and the answer isn’t as simple as you might think...

The truth is that chemotherapy isn’t one-size-fits-all. Every cancer is different, every treatment plan is different, and every person’s experience is different.

That’s why it’s so important to understand YOUR diagnosis and ask questions about the treatment being recommended to YOU.

One of the first (and most important!) questions you should ask your oncologist is:
→ “What percentage of benefit can I expect from each of the chemotherapy options being recommended for my specific cancer?”

You deserve to understand not only what is being recommended, but why. Having a medical team you trust and feel comfortable talking to can make all the difference as you navigate these decisions. 🩷

✨ New Podcast Episode ✨In case you missed it, I recently had the pleasure of joining the Wise Divine Women Podcast with ...
08/10/2026

✨ New Podcast Episode ✨

In case you missed it, I recently had the pleasure of joining the Wise Divine Women Podcast with host Wise Divine Women Dana Irvine 🎉

We covered:
→ Common questions women ask after a new diagnosis
→ How to build a solid medical team and a personal support team
→ The differences between Stage 0, Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3, and Stage 4 breast cancer
→ Nutrition, anti-estrogen therapies, and personalized treatment
→ The significance of love languages when receiving care during illness
→ How integrative oncology works alongside conventional cancer care
...and more!

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, supporting someone you love, or simply want to better understand the evolving world of breast cancer care, I hope this conversation leaves you feeling more informed and empowered. 🩷

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!

08/05/2026

When you’re going through cancer treatment, it can be hard to know who to turn to or even what kinds of support are available.

The good news is that there are providers with specialized training who can be valuable members of your care team! That might include:
• A board-certified naturopathic oncologist
• An acupuncturist with oncology training
• Or an oncology massage therapist

Each brings a different area of expertise to help support you during treatment!

The important part is making sure the providers you choose have specific training and experience working with patients undergoing cancer treatment. Specialized training really does make a difference.

If you’re looking for a naturopathic oncologist, there’s a wonderful community of us who belong to the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians. You can visit oncanp.org and click “Find a Doctor” to search for a provider in your area. 🩷

07/29/2026

Are hot flashes getting in the way of your sleep or your quality of life?

For nearly 25 years, I’ve worked with women navigating the challenges that come with having breast cancer... and hot flashes are a BIG challenge!

After years of looking at the research and seeing what was (and wasn’t) available, I realized there was an opportunity to create something better.

My goal was simple: create a high-quality formula I would feel confident recommending to my own patients. That’s why I developed Flash Relief!

It’s a non-hormonal blend made specifically for women with a history of breast cancer who are looking for support with hot flashes and night sweats.

✨ Comment “FLASH” below, and I’ll send you the link to get your own bottle!

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