I am a 23 year old part-time student, healthy living lover, cancer fighter, and cancer survivor. Just 3 years ago, I was living the normal college life as a division 1 lacrosse player – carb loading, lifting, conditioning, stressing, and never allowing my body to rest. After constant undiagnosable injuries, I had to quit the team. Within a few months, I was diagnosed with a very rare form of adolescent liver cancer – called Fibrolamellar. I was rushed into liver resection surgery for my 20 cm liver tumor to be removed. Suddenly, life had hit me hard and I was NOT happy. Without any known conventional medical treatment option, I had to look towards the ‘alternative’ treatments. I ended up taking an integrative approach to the diagnoses, and here I am, still standing.

I have developed a passion for learning more about living well, living clean, and listening to your body. This is NOT just a page for cancer fighters – these lifestyle changes are important for everyone and anyone. I will share my experience and knowledge about holistic wellness. This is my personal on-going journey of self love and self care.

What is anger, really?

How freakin uncomfortable is anger? It truly sucks.  But do you know why? Anger is a challenge to your belief system. It’s dissonance between your belief system and the environment around you  When we feel anger, it’s because one of our deepest beliefs is being challenged. I’ve been numb to the pain of my anger…

by Rachel Yaffe

4 Ingredient Banana Pancakes

The simplest and most delicious four ingredient pancakes you’ll ever see. They also just so happen to be extremely nutrient-dense and filling! INGREDIENTS (1 large or 2 smaller servings) 2 bananas 3 eggs 4 tbsp coconut flour (I used Bob’s Red Mill) 1/2 cup GF rolled oats (Also Bob’s Red Mill) Optional: cinnamon, chocolate chips,…

by Rachel Yaffe