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My Three Favorite Letters

My Three Favorite Letters

N E D Three little letters that might not mean much to many people. Unless you’ve walked your own cancer journey, or helped someone you love along theirs, the letters N E D might slip by unnoticed. But to me, they are pretty damn important 

One year…

One year…

One year ago today, my life changed forever.   One year ago today, I received the devastating call from my doctor, and my life came crashing down around me.  Cancer.  Somehow, it feels like I’ve lived a lifetime in that one short year.  And yet, it 

The Wonders of Wheatgrass

The Wonders of Wheatgrass

Have you ever tried wheatgrass juice?  If not, I am going to be honest with you right up front…it tastes like you’re drinking the clippings from your lawn mower.  Seriously, it tastes like cut grass, not only on the way down, but as you burp 

Hair loss, celery juice and HOPE…an interview about my cancer journey

Hair loss, celery juice and HOPE…an interview about my cancer journey

I recently sat down with my dear friend Tiffany Lee Bymaster, aka Coach Glitter, to chat about my cancer journey. We laughed, we cried, and we talked about everything from celery juice to hair loss to that dreaded moment when my husband and I had 

HOW TO CRUSH IT THROUGH CHEMO

HOW TO CRUSH IT THROUGH CHEMO

Let’s face it, the thought of chemotherapy is completely terrifying.  Most of us have seen someone going through chemo, either in real life or in a movie, and it does NOT look fun.  It involves nausea, weakness, fatigue, hair loss, time in bed and so 

Black Hearts are for Bad A$$es

Black Hearts are for Bad A$$es

I recently started using the black heart emoji on my social media posts, and I just decided to make it a permanent part of my website.  Why, you ask?? At some point during the midst of my cancer journey, someone commented on one of my 

Chocolate Chip Keto Donuts

Chocolate Chip Keto Donuts

When I was first diagnosed with cancer, sugar was one of the first things to hit the road.  Without doing any research at all, I knew that sugar was the primary fuel for cancer cells, and also that it is a highly acidic food.  I 

The Magic of Celery Juice

The Magic of Celery Juice

Have you tried this magical unicorn juice yet? Oh wait, it’s not unicorn juice, it’s just ordinary ol’ celery juice, BUT it most certainly does have magical powers! My guess is, you’ve probably heard about the celery juice craze, but perhaps you haven’t yet drunk 

My Cancer Killing “Bag of Tricks”

My Cancer Killing “Bag of Tricks”

What exactly did I DO to beat stage 4 cancer in less than three months?? That’s a GREAT QUESTION! And, you definitely aren’t alone in asking it. In fact, I am approached by people almost every day who want to know the secret weapon I 

Broccoli Sprouts

Broccoli Sprouts

🥦 Let me introduce you to your new favorite power food! I’m guessing you already know how great broccoli and other cruciferous veggies are for your overall health, but what you might not know is that these unsuspecting little sprouts provide up to 50 times