Posts by Karen Berrios
Dr. Núñez’s Laboratory
Dr. Núñez’s Laboratory. Once again, I visited Lima, Peru, my beautiful country with lots of things to do. One of them was meeting with Dr. Cesar Nuñez, to follow-up on my immunotherapy treatment. During this visit, Dr. Nuñez gave me the opportunity to visit his new lab’s facilities outside of Lima, which will be opening very…
Read More5 Years since I was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer
5 Years since I was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer. It is hard to believe that five years have passed since my Thyroid Cancer diagnosis. In June 2014 my life and my family’s lives radically changed when we learned I had cancer. I still remember how afraid my family and I were, to hear the doctor…
Read MoreJuicing as a Healing Therapy
Juicing as a Healing Therapy. Ever since I started my healing journey, juicing has been one of my favorite healing therapies. Juicing has helped me boost my immune system, increase my nutrient intake and helped with detoxification process. It is said that juicing can reduce your risk of chronic illnesses such as cancer, boosts your immune…
Read MoreCan a Person Live with Cancer?
Live with Cancer. Cancer is one of the main causes of death worldwide, but new research shows that chemotherapy might be just a big of a killer. Researchers have looked at the number of deaths in the first 30 days of starting chemotherapy, and found out that in one hospital the treatment killed up to 50%…
Read MoreIs Ginger More Effective than Chemotherapy?
Is Ginger More Effective than Chemotherapy? Ginger is an amazing herb and it’s loaded with various nutrients that have multiple health benefits. It is a flowering plant that originates from Southeast Asia, and it has been used for thousands of years thanks to its taste and therapeutic properties. It can be consumed fresh, dried, powdered, as…
Read MoreRename Your Valley
Rename Your Valley. A few days ago, while driving my kids to an appointment I got to listen to one of Pastor Joel Osteen’s sermons. I enjoy listening his teachings as he speaks biblical truths that resonate with my spirit. Anyhow, he spoke about renaming your valley and brought to reference the famous and familiar…
Read MoreMy Superfoods Arrived!
My Superfoods Arrived. As many of you may remember I had started a project last year to bring nutrition-rich superfoods from my birth country Peru. Well, I am super excited to share with you the great NEWS that last week they arrived… YAY!!! It is hard to put in words the happiness I felt once…
Read MoreMy Most Recent Scan!
My Most Recent Scan. Last Thursday morning I was scheduled to get an ultrasound for a follow-up imaging of my thyroid. My last scan was done in May 2018, and at the time everything looked stable. If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer you can probably understand how dreadful it is to go to those follow-up…
Read MoreMoka Shake
Ingredients of the moka shake: 1/4 organic avocado 1 cup almond milk 1 tablespoon organic almonds 1 tablespoon organic cacao nibs 1 tablespoon organic coffee 1-2 tablespoon honey or yacon syrup (optional) Instructions for the moka shake: Pour all ingredients in a blender, add ice, blend until smooth and creamy… Serve and enjoy! Properties of the moka shake: Rich in magnesium Source of healthy…
Read MoreBanana Maca Bowl
Ingredients for the BANANA MACA BOWL: 1/4 cup diced organic mango 1/4 cup spinach 1 tablespoon organic maca powder 1 organic banana 1-2 tablespoon honey or yacon syrup (optional) Toppings: Fresh ripe organic blueberries Organics nuts Oganic chia Instructions for the BANANA MACA BOWL: Pour all the ingredients into the blender. Blend until mixture has a smooth and creamy texture. Pour…
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