I want to share what I have been doing to help inspire others to reclaim their health and wellness. I never thought I'd be so thrilled that the cancer is now isolated to the place of origin, my breast, in my fourth year of the cancer journey.
Please feel free to share this information with others that you know that are facing health challenges.
Green juice (weekly) from the book Grow a New Body
Green smoothie (most days) from the book Grow a New Body
Supplements as detailed in GNB both the maintenance and the detox supplements with my chemo treatment every three to five weeks. I like to add a pea protein powder to the green smoothie, one that doesn’t have any added sugar.
Electrolyte powders without any sugar, herbal teas, green filtered water with lemon, bubbly water. I put a fresh slice of lemon in my glass each time I refill it in the morning to help me keep track of how many glasses I have had. Sometimes I’ll put a cucumber slice in my water or a strawberry.
Limiting carbs and avoiding high glycemic foods: https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/a-good-guide-to-good-carbs-the-glycemic-index
GBOMB: greens beans, onions, mushrooms, berries. I try to eat these every day.
Morning practice that includes being intentional, quiet time petting the cat, playing the singing bowl, meditating in the morning sun, fire breath to combust heavy energy, and all kinds of other practices I learned in the six-month online energy medicine training I just completed. More on this is to come!
Pilates weekly, home exercise program and physical therapy
Connection with family and friends
Six step lymphatic massage https://www.chrisbeatcancer.com/dr-perry-nickelston-reduce-inflammation-detoxify-and-accelerate-healing-with-lymphatic-massage/
Liquid probiotics (ProAlive) from Ascended Health: https://www.ascendedhealth.com/probiotics/Probiotic_Proalive.htm
Nature time up north in Grand Marais and at nearby parks whenever possible
Energy medicine healing
Intermittent fasting: my window seems to be 10 AM to 6 PM Most days.
Fun fact: If you take fish oil, did you know that if you take it at bedtime, it will help your brain recover from life and trauma? If you take it during the day, your body gets to use it, but if you take it at night it goes to your brain for repair. How cool is that?
Food tips:
I eat a lot of low glycemic vegetables. Berries are the primary fruit. For lunch I typically have a big salad. With summer winding down and this head cold I picked up last week, I seem to be liking a chunky vegetable soup for breakfast with lots of onions, ginger, garlic, some turkey and lots of greens added once the soup is hot .
Although I have indulged in a few cherries this summer, I limit myself to six at a time and have them after a meal. I’ve discovered that I am carb sensitive so how I feel after I eat is my guide and I tend to eat the same thing each day because I know that I will feel clearheaded afterward the meal. I am sensitive to carrot sticks, for example. If I eat an apple, even with nuts, I will have brain fog. So I limit myself to a few slices, if any, and focus on the low glycemic veggies.
I keep chia pudding made with almond milk and wild blueberries in the fridge. It’s a great snack. I dress the pudding up with pumpkin seeds, coconut flakes, MCT oil, and a few extra berries.
Chocolate chips made with Stevia and blueberries are a delicious dessert or treat. I no longer feel like I’m missing out. If we go out to eat, I know I can have a salad with protein or a burger without a bun if I want to have a few fries. If I know I’m not going to eat fries (I don’t eat many potatoes these days), I might have the gluten-free bun and a salad.
There are some great frozen cauliflower pizza crust options available for making pizza at home. We like to use goat cheese.
I’ve radically changed my diet, but it feels normal now.
The last six months have been intense! I learned so much in the training I have completed. My physical activity level has suffered a bit as a result of all the desk time on live calls, watching videos, taking notes and practicing with my fellow students and willing friends. But, the cancer is now isolated to the breast so all the things I’ve been doing seem to be helping. I feel like I’ve cracked the code on how to restore health, even while going through maintenance chemotherapy. I owe a lot of that to the Grow a New Body book. This book has really helped me refine what I was doing already in the kitchen, and even deepened my understanding of my carb sensitivity. So I’m planning to offer a virtual book group in the near future to walk others through the program. Stay tuned.
May health and healing explode in your life and on our planet.
Many blessings and prayers of gratitude. Thank you for reading.
Annette