Emotional Health

The Hidden Cost of Stress: How It Impacts Your Gut, Immunity, and Recovery

Caitlyn Smith

Published on: 08/10/2025

Stress. We all know it. We feel it in our bodies, in our thoughts, in our gut. And if you’ve received a cancer diagnosis, regardless of whether you went down the conventional or holistic treatment route, chances are, stress has been a constant companion. In addition to appointments, bills, and recovery challenges, to the lingering fear of recurrence, stress likely played a major role in the development of the dis-ease in the first place. But what exactly happens to our bodies when stress becomes chronic, and why is it so critical to manage it for your health and recovery?

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Cancer Recurrence Musings

Caitlyn Smith

Published on: 07/08/2025

One of the most common questions I receive is why I experienced a cancer recurrence almost a decade after my initial diagnosis, despite making significant diet and lifestyle changes. I wanted to share my experience, as I hope it will be helpful if you're concerned about recurrence and looking for ways to support your health.

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Why What You've Been Doing Up Until Now To Get Your Life Back After Cancer Treatments Doesn't Work, And What Does

Caitlyn Smith

Published on: 10/04/2025

You don't need another coach preaching to you about the benefits of whole foods, and blueberries, turmeric, quality sleep and regular exercise. You know all of that, so why isn't it making much of an impact on your healing and recovery journey?

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How To Manage Fear and Anxiety, Naturally.

Caitlyn Smith

Published on: 13/12/2024

Cancer and everything related to the experience, from the treatments to the uncertainty of what lies ahead, instills some degree of fear into just about everyone who receives a diagnosis. This is especially true once treatments are over and it’s time to resume the normal transmission of life.

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