Potcast 114: Thriving Through Chemo

This potcast is the first of a personal three-part series on cancer, family, individual wellness choices, and plant medicine. I hope you’ll share this alternative perspective on dealing with the c-word and thriving through chemotherapy with someone who needs it. Find and explore the natural supplements, tinctures, and resources we discuss in the show notes below.

‘After the Show’ Notes

Learn more about Dionne’s story and share your support here.

Dionne Robertson, one of my soul sisters, was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer earlier this year. The c-word spread to Dionne's spine, causing multiple compression fractures. She travels from Lockhart to Austin each week for treatment at Texas Oncology and The Cancer Wellness Center. As you know, the C-word can be a real F-bomb. But Dionne seems to be thriving through chemotherapy.

During chemotherapy, loving awareness, detoxification, and immunity building are Dionne’s major focus. Dionne performs regular meditation - asking her body what it needs and feeling through the experience. She also recommends exploring oncology acupuncture.

Dionne discusses her holistic wellness experiments with us on the potcast. And we’ve included what seems to be working and the benefits below.

Detox

Raw Organic Celery juice - immediately following chemo and first thing in the mornings on an empty stomach

Infrared Sauna - powerful detoxifier, kills cancer cells

Epsom salt and Baking Soda Baths - Removes toxins from the body

Drink Lots of Water - Try to drink a gallon of water post-chemotherapy to help with the detox efforts.

Immunity Support

Graviola Tincture (Soursop)

• Organic Graviola Liquid Soursop Extract 4 oz Wildcrafted Tincture (Annona Muricata): Immune System Booster (4oz)

• Can kill some types of liver and breast cancer cells that are resistant to some chemotherapy drugs

• helps support the immune system

• rich in antioxidants

• assists muscle function

Mistletoe Extract

• Stimulates the immune system to fight cancer

• Reduces side-effects of cancer treatments

• May reduce tumor growth

• Lessens symptoms of nausea and vomiting

Iodine with Potassium Iodide

• Deficiency can lead to breast cancer

• Reduced blood vessel growth to tumors

• Support healthy immune function and regulate the stress hormone cortisol

Turkey Tail Extract

• Host Defense - Turkey Tail Mushroom Extract, Naturally Supports Immune Response, Non-GMO, Vegan, Organic, 30 Servings (1 Ounce)

• Anti-inflammatory and antiviral

• Restore a weakened immune system

• Reduce treatment-related side effects

• Check out Paul Stamets TED Talk about Turkey Tail working in conjunction with the chemo drug Taxol.

Chaga Mushroom Tincture

• http://www.lemontreeherbs.org/shop/chaga-tincture

• Packed with antioxidants

• Fights cancer and improves immunity

• Fights chronic inflammation

Schisandra Rose Extract

• http://www.lemontreeherbs.org/shop/schisandra-tincture

• Lowers inflammation, fights free radicals

• Reduces side effects of chemo

• Rich in antioxidants

Turmeric Tincture

• http://www.lemontreeherbs.org

• High in antioxidants, reduces inflammation

• Helps prevent several types of cancer

• Stops metastasis of cancer cells

Flax Hull Lignans

• Concentrated Organic Natural Flax Hulls (Lignans)

• High in antioxidants

• Omega-3 fatty acids, anti-inflammatory

• Excellent source of fiber supporting gastrointestinal and cardiovascular health

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