When Progress Hurts – What the Glow-in-the-bone Era Teaches Us About Modern Medicine
On first glance, the old photographs seem wholesome. Families smile as a shop assistant places a…
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My Story – Part 7 – The Science of Survival, Round One
December 2024. The plan met the bloodstream. This was the month chemo began, immunotherapy joined the fight, and I learned that “palliative” doesn’t mean surrender. Between the pain, the science, and a gift from my son labelled “superhero medicine,” hope began to take shape again.
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The Mitochondria Comeback – Powering Up Your Body’s Anti-Cancer Engine
When I was first told I had incurable cancer, every conversation focused on the tumor. Cut…
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My Story – Part 6 – Building the A-Team – Metabolic Medicine, Integrative Oncology and Naturopathy Explained
When I was told I had Stage IV cancer, I realised one doctor wouldn’t be enough. I needed an alliance – metabolic, integrative, and naturopathic minds working together. This is how I built my A-Team: Dr Hari Kuhan, Amanda King, and Dr Isabella Cooper – three people who helped me turn a prognosis into a plan.
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Can the Gut Microbiome Switch Cancer Off?
“When you rebuild microbial diversity, you’re not chasing a trend – you’re rebuilding your frontline.”
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My Story – Part 5 – Two Weeks On A Knife-Edge – 1st to 17th December
in the lead up to chemo, I bought a car, saw my brothers off and landed up back in hospital. But, I also felt loved and cared for.
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Can ZBiotics Sugar-to-Fiber Really Turn Sugar into Fiber – And Could That Matter for Cancer?
When I first encountered ZBiotics Sugar-to-Fiber, I was curious. This probiotic claims to change sugar into…
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My Story – Part 4 – The Hardest Return – Why We Gave Duke Back
Duke was our harlequin Great Dane – 70kg of love and shadow. With me in hospital and Ana weeks post-op, we couldn’t meet his needs safely, from raw feeding to daily walks. We chose his welfare over our pride and returned him to be rehomed. It broke my heart – and it was right.
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Killer Bars, Hidden Additives & My Cancer Journey: What Ultra-Processed Foods Are Doing to Us
Joe Wicks’ “Killer Bar” stunt shocked viewers – but it struck deeper for me as someone fighting cancer. Ultra-processed foods hide additives, emulsifiers, and chemicals that may drive inflammation and disease. Here’s what the science shows, what I changed in my own diet, and how to start protecting yourself without fear or perfectionism.
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Mistletoe Therapy for Cancer: My Experience, the Science, and Why the UK Needs to Catch Up
Mistletoe isn’t just for Christmas. Across Europe, Viscum album extracts are prescribed alongside standard cancer care to support quality of life, ease fatigue, and modulate the immune system. In the UK, it’s mostly overlooked. Here’s how I use mistletoe therapy as part of my protocol, what the science really says, and why the UK needs to pay closer attention.
