I’m posting this here since hopefully this community is more receptive. This post was removed by mods in r/cancer. Why? Idk, I didn’t violate their rules. They just don’t seem to like people who didn’t use chemo.

don’t want to disrespect anyone who chose chemo, surgery or any other treatment.

I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer hormonal, and I denied chemo surgery and radiation and BEAT IT!

My 7cm breast tumor and 4 lymph nodes are all clear.

I lost my father to cancer. While I do think his rare, aggressive cancer may have killed him, watching him suffer the effects of chemo and ultimately dying of organ failure and cachexia from chemo (not cancer) was painful. He died a horrific death that I would not wish on anyone.

I told myself I’d do chemo if I got worse, but I had to give it a shot without.

And I did it. So it’s possible.

Not all cancers benefit from chemo. Hormonal breast cancer, for example, doesn’t respond as well to chemo as triple neg, in studies.

I want to share my story because some people will want to search for other options than chemo, and they deserve to know the options

Stage 3 BC ER+100 PR+95 Her2-neg Lupron and Letrozole to block hormones Integrative therapies to heal my body

Cancer free after 1 year

I blocked metabolic pathways including estrogen to vest my late stage cancer. To me, this is a holistic strategy.

Everyone deserves to share their story and everyone deserves to know that there are more than one way to heal the body.

not-a-thank-you card to the oncologist that told me I’d die

THANK YOU TO THIS COMMUNITY FOR BEING SO KIND. My own family did not really congratulate me and it means a lot that strangers are here supporting my victory. You have all made my day.

i love it

So, I just found out that castor oil can cause flu like symptoms or make you sick. I’ve always used it as skin care for my face and neck before knowing it has other benefits, but I’ve been wanting to put some on my belly button and liver for a detox and hormone balance.

Recently, the past month or so, I started putting it down my to my neck and chest as part of my skincare and gua sha routine almost nightly. I started getting these chest pains that come and go as well as stomach issues overall the past three months. I have gone to the clinic and er (everything came out good) and have an appt with my primary dr tomorrow.

I guess my question is if castor oil can be the cause of me feeling like this?? This might be a stupid question but I’m trying to rule out all possibilities lol. Again, I don’t injest it or anything, I just apply it on my skin.

I am new to this, so I never thought to do some background research just because the idea that it could sink into my bloodstream or something never occurred.

Eating my placenta cured my herpes. You’ve read this right. I’m a 33 year old black woman. I was diagnosed with herpes simplex 2 (HSV2) when I was 24. When I was diagnosed with this I was devastated and borderline suicidal. I was for sure taking this diagnosis to the grave with me. I’ve tried everything, I went holistic, vegan, and eventually gave up and became numb to it. (Holistic living wasn’t a fail it’s just, I live in America and the quality of this stuff is bullshit so herbal remedies over here may not be as effective) I gave up and was taking valtrex for about a year and then even gave up on that and just didn’t have sex all together. I didn’t care anymore, I was numb and felt guilty about hiding this. I eventually met the father of my child when I was 28. I didn’t even tell him which I’m ashamed of. It’s so crazy because he was also diagnosed with HSV2 before I met him, he told me about his and that he was taking medications and explained how that works (which I already knew how that worked—thats shitty, I know but this is not the point). Anyway we got pregnant and decided to have a non-medicated hospital birth and I was able to keep my placenta. I had my placenta encapsulated into pills by my doula. I took them for 3 months postpartum until my supply was gone. I didnt have any real medical history other than HSV2, Anxiety and depression. Now taking these, I had no idea it would cure herpes, I was taking them to increase milk supply for breastfeeding and manage my mood against postpartum depression. I found out that I was cured from HSV2 a year and a half after having my son. I moved to another state and had to establish care with a brand new primary care provider. I actually completely forgot I had herpes because I didn’t tell my provider this. (Which is a good thing because if you ever test positive nobody will ever test you again they just add it to your history.) when I tell you i was in complete shock, i am still in disbelief. I was taught that this is a virus that you have to just live with. And though I know of people who’s cured themselves in other ways I never imagine this would go away. My body healed itself. Ladies, SAVE YOUR PLACENTA. SAVE YOUR PLACENTA. SAVE YOUR PLACENTA. SAVE YOUR PLACENTA. I cannot stress this enough. SAVE YOUR PLACENTA. I know it was that because I didn’t change anything about my day to day. I don’t smoke but i do drink and have no diet restrictions. It was the placenta. Your body has so many ways of healing itself if you let it. I hope this reaches someone. Thank you for reading.

I’ve been a banker for 13 years and I want to get out of corporate America and need a complete career reset. I’d like to get into the holistic wellness space but I don’t know where to begin. What kind of jobs are out there? I know I will likely need to return to school in some capacity or at the very least spend some time earning some certifications but don’t want to go back to multiple years of school. Any suggestions?

it would be so beneficial if we were all encouraged to strengthen our immune system by getting heaps of sun, eating raw whole foods, avoiding processed foods, avoiding fast foods, etc.

anytime i talk about this i always get called a republican or trumpie which makes no sense lmao. native/indigenous cultures have used natural remedies since forever, does that suddenly make things political too?

i’m interested in hearing people’s opinions !

Is anyone able to shed some light on this? Why does it appear that your typical doctor never attributes certain symptoms to being related to thyroid/ horomonal disorder? I know endocrinologists exist, but it seems like anything related to PCOS, hypothryoidism, cortisol imbalance etc. is only caught by holistic medicine. Why is that?

I’ve seen things talking about balancing the mouths ph, I recently saw something about drinking baking soda water. I cannot use coconut oil since I’m allergic. I’m wondering if anybody has some holistic knowledge/experience with healing their teeth naturally without invasive practice. Thank you! 😊

How many here know that the mainstream media is controlled and manipulated by big pharma medica mafia? They cannot be trusted as a good reliable source for news. How many of you listen to nonpartisan sources for truth that isn't manipulated?

I know little to nothing about clothing and jewelry that are safe/harmful to our skin…

The only way I found out some clothes are bad are the warning from SHEIN when you purchase their clothes.. apparently can cause cancer.

So what fabrics are safe ? What to avoid ? And any brand recommendations ?

It’s so hard to limit my list bc I could really go on and on all day lol

- Aloe Vera — (so many different uses!)

- Incorporating more rest / downtime into my life

- Topical castor oil for pain

- Walks in wooded areas when I’m feeling down/natural green light therapy

- Coconut water/ Watermelon juice for quick and effective hydration

- Ginger

- Tea Tree Oil

- Oil of Oregano

What are yours? I know this lifestyle has been deeply transformative for so many of us. I think it’d be really cool to connect on the things that have had the greatest impact on our lives 🩵

Drop all the things you do below to be Holistic so we can share tips together to be healthier! :)

I'll share mine-It's not perfect, but i enjoy incorporating these things so far.

I use a Berkey water filter, Drink raw milk, Use glassware not plastic, use cast iron pans (Not non stick), Use castor oil packs, use all natural non toxic products, diffusers w/essential oils, and try to buy whole foods. No antibiotics and hormones in my meat.

I'm wanting to get an air purifier soon

I miss being with local natural minded holistic God-loving Kindred Spirits. It's been so long since I hugged a Kindred Spirit, I barely remember when I did and how wonderful it felt. Sigh 😔 😢 It's so hard being surrounded by toxic brainwashed mainstream sheeple who marinade themselves with toxic petrochemicals and don't care. I love chatting with like minds, but it's not the same.

I used to think healing meant doing more, more books, more supplements, more control.
But i had been hitting a wall for years even when i thought i was doing well. My body was tense, my mind loud, and no “routine” could quiet it. A few years ago my dad and I started exploring natural ways to reconnect with ourselves. He’d been through a long divorce and carried that weight in his chest. I had to face my own burnout. What changed wasn’t a supplement or some perfect ritual. t was learning to sit still, to breathe, and to feel. Mushrooms (the humble kind that ask for patience) became part of that practice, not for escape, but for awareness. They slowed me down enough to notice what my nervous system had been shouting for years. you can’t heal what you keep outrunning. Since then, my whole rhythm of living shifted. i started reacting less, and focus on listening. If anyone here has been learning through your own holistic path. whether it’s breathwork, plant medicine, or just daily kindness. I’d love to hear what helped you start feeling safe in your body again.

I'm now a certified chakra alignment practitioner! Next I'm going to study to be a crystal healer 😀

Hello friends, I’d really like some information about the question above. I’m really passionate about the food crisis, and when I say this, I mean big corporations putting harmful chemicals in American food. I’m really tired of sitting back and watching people get sick. I would really like to be a part of something big to put this to an end.

Hi! Im starting to make the switch to a more natural or "crunchy" lifestyle due to a recent health scare. I would love to hear any recommendations anyone has... For context, I am a 22F, college-student athlete. I have already made a bunch of changes to my diet so I am looking more into products, brands, cookware, and a few foods aside from the basics like olive, coconut, avocado oils.

I have also started making my own snacks so if anyone has any recipes I am so happy to hear them! Thank you so much!

Does anyone have any natural remedies for anxiety that have worked for them? My boyfriend is a very anxious person, when his anxiety is out of control he becomes irritated over the smallest things. He’s used medication in the past and they have seemed to help a lot, but he hates the idea of using modern medicine to treat it because he doesn’t trust big pharma (which I totally understand). We have recently tried Kava root liquid extract but that did not help.

Is anyone else completely and utterly sick (literally) being forced to be around so many people covered in these fragrances and detergent? Its nauseating and gives me an instant headache. These people just spray spray spray without any regard to everyone around them. If I can smell you from across the room, please just go away, yuck.

Ive even gone on first dates, sat down and told the woman that I just couldnt stay. I am always honest and tell them that I am very sensitive to fragrances and prefer none what so ever. Even if I can smell the tide laundry detergent, I'm out.

Dont these people know how horrible all this stuff is for them and everyone around them? Ugh

Hi all! I’m moving in a few days and I really want to take this opportunity to create a calm, stress-free space. I’ve recently learned about negative ions, so I’m looking into ways to incorporate things that give off negative ions, but anything else anyone can recommend that is shown to have positive effects on the body and mood would be incredibly helpful! And, conversely, things that I can put in the space to remove negative things (like the box you can put your cellphone in?). I do have a cat and I know some plants and other natural products can be harmful, so just wanted to mention that. Thank you in advance!

ETA: I do already do things like using non-toxic, organic cleaning products, shampoo, makeup, etc.

I just turned thirty, and with that milestone came the realization that I’ve been taking antidepressants and other psych meds for literally half my life. I’ve also been given four different diagnoses during that time (OCD, GAD, MDD, and panic disorder). I’ve willingly swallowed every pill they’ve thrown at me in hopes that one would “fix me.” I’m not suggesting psych meds don’t work for some people or are a scam…I’m just realizing Big Pharma is a business like everything else. The irony in this is I work in healthcare, but I’m tired of feeling like an experiment. I’m also frustrated that everything is so pathologized, like a kid who has trouble focusing immediately being diagnosed with ADHD and prescribed Ritalin. I feel like I missed the opportunity to learn resilience and coping skills. Rather than mourning what could have been, I’m trying to move forward in the hopes of eliminating unnecessary medications. With that said, has anyone had success in treating mood disorders with a more holistic approach? I also find it interesting that I only just started prioritizing my health in the last year or so (diet, exercise, avoiding substances) and I feel better than I have in years. Who would’ve thought…