My story & resources
My own Journey to Health
Jeremiah 6:16 NIV
"This is what the LORD says: “Stand at the crossroads and look;
ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls."
Many have asked me how I walked through a year of restoring health in 2024, after a cancer tumor diagnosis.
Here you will find Resources that gave me insight and options that I was seeking. Ultimately, I wanted to learn if there was a way that I could that choose to build up my body and strengthen my immune system, rather than weaken it. After many prayers, reading and searching, I discovered an integrative approach, a personalized protocol that I chose for myself. I'm so grateful for all I have learned and for the wonderful doctors out there who share their knowledge and expertise in the area of integrative health care. Thankful!
My health story
Following my unexpected (early stage III) cancer diagnosis in December 2023, I've journeyed through much reading, prayer, research and received various therapy treatments over a period of 8 months. Both conventional (initially) and then with Integrative, functional doctors during the second phase of my treatments. Opting for integrative care versus chemotherapy. It was so very important for me to surround myself with like-minded people and friends who came alongside me with prayer and support.
Two weeks before Christmas 2023, after learning that I had a 4.6cm tumor, I found myself immediately ushered into a series of doctor and surgeon appointments. I was given the option of possible surgery, but the outcome that was predicted did not make this a favorable choice for me.
The other option presented to me by my oncologist was a 50/50 chance of recovery, by undergoing 6-weeks of radiation treatments
followed by 4-months of chemotherapy.
I’ve been asked by many, to share what I personally chose to do, when I moved forward with a more, integrative personalized approach,
treating the whole person during phase II. (I've shared my specific, personalized treatments below)
I elected to begin the radiation treatments and completed the 6-week protocol. But I chose not to do the chemotherapy and instead, I spent hours and days researching what my alternatives may be; what options may be available for me. In summary, after much prayer and researching, I did choose an Integrative approach of restoration for my body, as it offered many benefits for the whole person: my physical and emotional health and well-being. I received a personalized protocol that corrected my personal health deficiencies and optimized nutrient levels to stimulate my immune function to work more efficiently. The treating of the whole person became vital for me to address.
I'm so grateful for the options I discovered on my recovery journey,
and I found this integrative approach to be valuable and effective for my own body.
I first worked with my wonderful Naturopath and her Team. Then I included treatments with my knowledgeable and kind Functional MD and continued to obtain lab work and scans with my Oncologist. I believed there was a way to combine it all and strengthen my immune system to function better.
My faith in God is my strength and courage, and I embraced Hope as my anchor throughout my journey, as I spent many quiet moments in prayer and daily read the Psalms and held onto a positive mindset. My family and close friendships were pivotal as they carried me in daily prayers; a few dear souls would call me daily to pray over me and give me much encouragement. Thank you!
In September 2024, after completing my integrative treatments, it was time to proceed with my follow-up scans and colonoscopy
These tests revealed that my tumor was gone! Only scar tissue remained!
Oh, the joy and thankfulness I carry within my heart in receiving this amazing news is overwhelming to express! Though I very much hope you will see it revealed within my writings and prayers. I thank my God for His grace, goodness and healing over my body. I thank my doctors and their wonderful team members who worked with me and gave of their knowledge and guidance along this journey. I am forever grateful.
May you too, be renewed in mind, spirit, body and find peace in your own decisions of personal health and wellbeing.
Hope-filled,
Michele
Disclaimer:
Please note that I am not a physician.
This is my personal story of health choices and recovery that I prayed through and pursued.
Each person reading this should take time to pause, pray and conduct your own research and seek professional medical counsel
while walking your own path of restoration and hope. May you be carried in His strength and wisdom to do so.
Gratefulness to those who guided me
Acknowledgment of thanks to my doctors:
RightWay Health & Wellness
Dr. Jennifer Gramith, Naturopath Doctor
https://rightwayhealthandwellness.com
To every one of you on this caring Team, I am forever grateful for your knowledge, tender care, wonderful therapies offered and the warmth & love you all exude. Thank you for believing with me and building up my courage on this journey. Thank you for teaching me to listen to my body and trusts my instincts more. Such a gift!
My personal, customized protocol overview:
ZYTO Bio Terrain Survey
Lymphatic Therapy
Perspective therapy via EVOX
Castor Oil Body Wraps
Sauna (detox body)
Body Massage
XP3 Wellness Table
Rebounding trampoline
Key minerals, vitamins that my body needed
Real Health Medical - Functional Doctor
Dr. Rhett Bergeron
Thank you for your integrative healthcare knowledge and integrity. Your kindness & encouragement have opened my eyes and spurred on my faith to be more responsible for my health. I am grateful to you and your Team for your dedication and personalized approach to treating the whole person. Thank you!
My personal, customized protocol overview:
a. low dose chemotherapy (plant-based)
b. red light therapy
c. hyperbaric oxygen chamber
(to increase oxygenation in tissues)
d. high dose vitamin C IV (high-dose therapy for tumor inhibition)
& other customized IV additions.
e. Prescribed, Ivermectin and Mebendazole/Fenbendazole.
f. Intermittent Fasting
Atlanta Gastroenterology www.atlantagastro.com Thank you, Doctor, for your professionalism, honesty and great communication at every visit. Thanks also for sharing in my joy at these wonderful results!
I am blessed!
Dr David Jockershttps://drjockers.com
Thank you for answering my note and advising me to visit
RightWay Health & Wellness.
Your recommendation came at a pivotal point in my decision-making journey! Thank you also for your resourceful website and all the knowledge you carry within on many subjects in
natural health and wellness. You are a Godsend.
Cancer and Blood Specialists of Georgia American Oncology Partners (Cumming,GA) www.cancerbloodspecialistsga.com Thank you, Doctor, for your kindness, professionalism, knowledge and thoroughness in my continued care, surveillance and good health. I appreciate you!
WellStar Cancer Center Oncologists and Surgeons. Thank you to you and your teams for your care and support during my initial weeks of radiation treatments, and with every lab check-up on this journey of recovery.
Dr. Colleen Coetzee (Hematologist/Virologist/Nutritionist) living in South Africa. How amazing it has been to connect with this woman of faith, strength and integrity. Dr. Colleen, you were my first line of support as I was researching integrative options. The excellent medical studies you shared with me were so reinforcing to my heart and mind, as I was deciding the best path for my complete treatment. Your weekly (and often daily) ongoing encouragement and Words of Truth shared brought me peace of mind during my “bumpy road” moments. You were my angel with skin on throughout this past year. Your heart is huge, and I am grateful for knowing you dear friend.
Dr. Colleen shared this very helpful published information with me from the National Library of Medicine, published January 2021
Ivermectin, a potential anticancer drug derived from an antiparasitic drug - PubMed
Disclaimer:
Please note that I am not a physician.
This is my personal story of health choices and recovery that
I prayed through and pursued.
Each person reading this should take time to pause, pray and conduct your own research and seek professional medical counsel
while walking your own path of restoration and hope. May you be carried in His strength and wisdom to do so.
Resources I found to be helpful
DAILY HABITS TO STRENGTHEN MY MIND-SPIRIT-BODY
Being purposeful in how I think and talk to myself.
Reading positive content; filling my thoughts with good things.
Books and Resources I found helpful:
"Stand in the roads and look. Ask for the ancient paths - where the good way is - and walk in it. Then you will find rest for your souls." Jeremiah 6:16
Health Resources from Books/Articles/Websites/Instagram
The Metabolic Approach to Cancer by Dr. Nasha Winters, ND, L.Ac., FABNO and Jess Higgins Kelley, MNT
Chris Wark: Chris Beat Cancer
Living Good Daily by Dr. Livingood
Good Energy by Casey Means, MD
Becoming Cancer Free by Nathan Crane
Dr. David Jockers DNM, DC, MS | https://drjockers.com
Valuable Articles on Dr. Jockers website:
5 Healing Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
Full Moon Phase Parasite Protocol
Red Light Therapy for Healthy Mitochondria, Skin,
Inflammation & sleep with Scott Chaverii (Podcast # 78)
How to Use Castor Oil packs to help you Detox
Thomas N. Seyfried, Ph.D. thomasseyfriedbc
Boston College Professor of Biology
(Author, Cancer as a Metabolic Disease)
Dr. Pete Sulack drpetesulack
Books I enjoyed reading in 2024:
- The Book of Psalms (Bible)
- The Weekly Habits Project (A Journal to reflect, and make tiny changes for big results (by Zondervan)
- Gracelaced : Discovering the timeless truths through seasons of the heart by Ruth Chou Simons
- Springs in the Valley (Devotional - L.B. Cowan)
- Dr. Jen's Plant Based Diet
Bone Broth Breakthrough - Dr. Josh Axe
My current Reading Book List:
- The Book of Proverbs (Bible)
- Reclaiming Quiet by Sarah Clarkson
- Streams in the Desert (Devotional - L.B. Cowan)
- Discovering the timeless truths through seasons of
the heart by Ruth Chou Simons
- The Healthy Mind Cookbook by Rebecca Katz with Mat Edelson
- Supercharged Food: Heal Your Gut by Lee Holmes
- Dr. Mark Sircus "Sodium Bicarbonate : Nature's Unique First Aid Remedy" (using the healing power of Baking Soda)
- "The Acid-Alkaline Diet for optimum health by Christopher Vasey, N.D.