Zach Kadro, ND, MPH

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Zach Kadro, ND, MPH I’m a naturopathic physician and research scientist dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by cancer using naturopathic medicine.

Fall harvest from the herb garden. Grateful for Mother Earth’s gifts, and the help from my dear wife and son. We harvest...
10/09/2026

Fall harvest from the herb garden. Grateful for Mother Earth’s gifts, and the help from my dear wife and son.

We harvested rosemary, thyme, lavender, basil, parsley , oregano and mint. Then we washed them, and dried them in the dehydrator. Now we will have homegrown herbs for cooking and making teas through the fall and winter.

Herbs add flavor, vitamins, minerals and important phytonutrients to balance inflammation and reduce oxidative stress to our cells and tissues. Herbs like rosemary even enhance cognitive function, while lavender reduces anxiety and helps with sleep.

Even a small herb garden can promote healthy living. 🙏🌿💙

I’m grateful for everyone who came out to support our Healing Table event. 🙏😊A very special thank you to Dr. Hallie Arms...
10/01/2026

I’m grateful for everyone who came out to support our Healing Table event. 🙏😊

A very special thank you to Dr. Hallie Armstrong and her family who graciously hosted the event. Another special thank you to Dr. Janelle Mackowiac and the whole Fundraising Committee of the Michigan Association of Naturopathic Doctors for their efforts in organizing and executing this wonderful event.

Thank you to all our generous friends, family, and sponsors who donated to and attended our event.

We were able to raise a substantial amount of money to support our legislative efforts to license naturopathic doctors in Michigan. This work is essential for public health, patient safety, and consumer protection.

Growing up, gathering around a table to share a meal and conversation was a way to connect with family and friends, and create a sense of community. The Healing Table event captured the same spirit and sense of community I remember growing up.

If you missed it, and would still like to support our efforts, please visit the Michigan Association of Naturopathic Doctors website and consider making a donation.

Truly a special night; my heart is full of gratitude. 🙏 💙🌿🩺

Grateful I had the opportunity to attend the AANP (American Association of Naturopathic Physicians) conference this summ...
09/29/2026

Grateful I had the opportunity to attend the AANP (American Association of Naturopathic Physicians) conference this summer in Madison, Wisconsin. The theme was “One Gathering. Endless Impact.”

Reconnected with old friends and colleagues. Learned new information I can apply in patient care. Met many amazing new colleagues. Honored dear colleagues at the end of their careers and those recently passed on.

Even got to connect with a great friend from home, who now lives in Madison. Wonderful city.

Honored to be part of the naturopathic medicine community, and to engage in this meaningful work and lifelong learning.

08/29/2026

Busy bees 🐝

Such a joy to see the bees thriving in our herb garden this summer. 😊🙏 💙

In clinic, I talk a lot about exercise: for primary prevention, for lowering recurrence risk, for the patients in active...
06/24/2026

In clinic, I talk a lot about exercise: for primary prevention, for lowering recurrence risk, for the patients in active treatment dealing with fatigue, sleep disruption, low mood. The evidence for movement in oncology care is strong, and it’s one of the things I bring up most often.

Off the clock, I’m working on living it myself. Evening walks with my wife. A short loop on lunch breaks. A few minutes on the trail before the workday starts, when I can manage it. There’s something about the movement itself: tension lifts, the worry quiets, the body just feels more alive.

But it’s not only the walking. It’s the noticing. The trees, the flowers, the sound of the river, a bird I can’t see yet. Thich Nhat Hanh writes about this kind of walking, present, unhurried, every step its own point of arrival. It overlaps with the research on shinrin-yoku, forest bathing: measurable drops in cortisol, a shift toward parasympathetic (rest and digest) nervous system activity. The body’s healing mode, not its fight-or-flight one.

And then there’s the flower itself. Up close, a single bloom holds this intricate symmetry, this quiet order. It’s hard not to feel something like wonder looking at it.

So consider this an invitation: walk. Stop. Notice. Take the photo. Let your body shift into the joyful feeling of mindful presence. 🙏😊🌼

06/14/2026

Excellent short video about the health benefits of gardening! Do you already garden? If so keep it up. If not, this might inspire you to start!

It’s remarkable how such an enjoyable activity like gardening is associated with so many health benefits and longer life spans.

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06/02/2026

🏃‍♂️ Can exercise really help during cancer treatment? Here's what the science says:

💪 Exercise is one of the BEST treatments for cancer-related fatigue — recommended at the highest level of evidence by both NCCN and ASCO guidelines. It outperforms most medications for this purpose.

⏱️ What about "just 10 minutes a day"? A 2026 study of 577 breast cancer patients found that walking as little as ~13–25 minutes per day at a low-intensity pace was linked to significantly lower fatigue after chemotherapy. Every bit helps — but moderate-intensity exercise (like brisk walking) at least 3x/week shows the strongest benefits.

😴 Sleep, mood, anxiety, depression? Exercise improves ALL of them during cancer treatment. Yoga, Tai Chi, and aerobic exercise rank among the most effective approaches — especially for anxiety and depression.

🔬 Can exercise make treatment work better? Emerging research suggests YES. Studies show exercise may enhance chemotherapy effectiveness, boost anticancer immunity, and is associated with longer survival in certain cancers.

🌟 Bottom line: Movement is medicine — especially during cancer treatment. Talk to your oncology team about what's safe and right for you.

🌸 Hands in the dirt. Heart wide open.This weekend I traded the office for the garden — and I’m so glad I did.There’s som...
05/26/2026

🌸 Hands in the dirt. Heart wide open.

This weekend I traded the office for the garden — and I’m so glad I did.

There’s something quietly powerful about planting flowers. It’s slow. It’s intentional. It asks nothing from you except your presence. And in return, it gives you something you can’t prescribe: peace.

I believe in beautifying your surroundings. Not as vanity — but as an act of care. For yourself. For the people who pass by. For the simple, honest joy of watching something grow.

When did you last stop to notice something beautiful around you?

If it’s been a while — maybe this is your nudge. Plant something. Tend something. Even a single pot on a windowsill counts. 🌱

🌿 What the research actually shows:

Gardening isn’t just good for the soul — there’s real science behind it.

A randomized study found that just 30 minutes of gardening after a stressful task produced significantly greater cortisol reduction and mood restoration compared to indoor rest. And across dozens of studies, regular gardeners consistently report better mental health, greater life satisfaction, and stronger sense of community — though researchers are careful to note these are largely observational findings.

There’s also intriguing preclinical research on a soil bacterium called Mycobacterium vaccae — early animal studies suggest it may activate serotonin pathways and reduce inflammation, and a small human pilot study found some signal as well. The science is still early, but it’s a fascinating reminder that our relationship with the natural world may run deeper than we think.

And for cognition? A large study of over 136,000 adults found that gardeners had meaningfully lower rates of subjective cognitive decline — a promising association, even if causation hasn’t been established.

Nature isn’t a cure. But the evidence that it supports our health — body and mind — is growing. 🌱

Go make something bloom, and save this for the next time you need a nudge to get outside 🌺

Honored to be joining an incredible panel for the Healthology Seminar: Reimagining Cancer Care across the Continuum 🙌Ses...
05/22/2026

Honored to be joining an incredible panel for the Healthology Seminar: Reimagining Cancer Care across the Continuum 🙌

Session 1 will dive into current concepts and trends in supportive cancer care and lifestyle medicine — a topic I’m deeply passionate about.

Joining me are the wonderful Deb Doherty and Holly Edward— can’t wait to learn and share alongside them!

This FREE event is open to all, so come learn with us! Visit to register.

ReimagineCancerCare

This morning I had the incredible honor of presenting Nutrition Pearls for the Primary Care Provider to the Family Medic...
05/12/2026

This morning I had the incredible honor of presenting Nutrition Pearls for the Primary Care Provider to the Family Medicine department at Corewell Health, a new presentation I worked hard to develop over the past couple of weeks. One of my favorite things about creating a new talk is how much you learn in the process, and this one was no exception. 🌿

The virtual room was full of engaged, curious physicians and providers who asked thoughtful questions and leaned in on the nuance, from the exciting updates in the new 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines, to the controversial changes, to practical counseling strategies they can use in every office visit.

One of the most impactful updates in the new guidelines? For the first time ever, there is an explicit recommendation to avoid ultra-processed foods, a landmark change that aligns with a growing body of research linking them to adverse health outcomes including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer.

As a naturopathic physician, nutrition is at the heart of what I do. The evidence is clear: “If diet were a drug, it would be the most prescribed medication in medicine.” And yet the average physician spends just 3 minutes on nutrition counseling per visit. That gap is exactly why moments like today matter so much.

I’m deeply grateful for the training I received in naturopathic medicine that gave me this foundation, and even more grateful for the opportunity to share it with colleagues who are on the front lines of managing hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer every day.

This is what integrative, patient-centered care looks like in practice: naturopathic and conventional providers learning from each other, building bridges, and ultimately giving patients better tools to heal. 💙

Thank you to the Corewell Health Family Medicine team for the invitation. I left inspired.

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