My story & resources
My own Journey to Health
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, and choices I made in order to strengthen my immune system.
As I navigated the best path for my personal journey of treatments and recovery, I discovered valuable resources,
and I'm gladly sharing these with you, should you be seeking such information. I hope you find these resources helpful.
My health story
In December 2023 - two weeks before Christmas, I received the diagnosis that I had a 4.6cm cancer tumor.
I found myself immediately ushered into a series of doctor & 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 elected to begin the radiation treatments and completed the 6-week protocol. But I did not choose to do the chemotherapy
and instead, I spent hours & days researching what my alternatives may be, if indeed there were other options available for me.
I’ve been asked by many, to share what I personally chose to do, when I moved forward with a holistic, integrative approach of treatment during phase II.
I hope you find these resources I gleaned from helpful, as you navigate your own health journey.
In September 2024, my follow-up scans and colonoscopy
revealed that my tumor was gone! Only scar tissue remained.
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.
May you too, be renewed in mind, spirit, body and find peace in your own decisions of personal health and wellbeing.
Hope-filled,
~Michele
In summary, during phase II of my treatments, and after much prayer and researching, I chose 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 immune function to work more efficiently.
I'm grateful for the options I discovered on my personal journey,
and I found this integrative approach to be valuable and effective for my own body.
The mind-spirit-body connection treating the whole person became vital for me to address. I worked with my oncologist, a naturopath and
a functional MD, and I believed there was a way to build up 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 held onto a positive mindset.
The 130th psalm of the Book of Psalms. Psalm 130 v5 "I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word, I hope;
6 my soul waits for the Lord; more than watchmen for the morning, more than watchmen for the morning.”
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.
May each person reading this 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:
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.
My personal, customized protocol overview:
low dose chemotherapy (plant-based) / red light therapy/ hyperbaric chamber/
high dose vitamin C IV & customized IV additions.
Prescribed, Ivermectin and Mebendazole/Fenbendazole.
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:
Lymphatic Therapy/Emotional therapy via EVOX
and the ZYTO Bio Terrain Survey
Castor Oil Body Wraps
Sauna
Massage
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 (Johns Creek,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.
Resources I found helpful
DAILY HABITS TO STRENGTHEN MY BODY-MIND-SOUL
Being purposeful in how I think and talk to myself.
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
The Metabolic Approach to Cancer by Dr. Nasha Winters, ND, L.Ac., FABNO and Jess Higgins Kelley, MNT
Chris Wark: Chris Beat Cancer
Becoming Cancer Free by Nathan Crane
Living Good Daily by Dr. Livingood
Dr. David Jockers DNM, DC, MS | https://drjockers.com
Search for these 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
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)
- The Metabolic Approach to Cancer by Dr. Nasha Winters, ND, L.Ac., FABNO and Jess Higgins Kelley, MNT
- Chris Beat Cancer by Chris Wark
- 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
- Good Energy by Casey Means, MD
- Streams in the Desert (Devotional - L.B. Cowan)
- Continuing renewal in reading:
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.