Posts by Karen Berrios
Dr. Núñez’ 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 soon. Dr.…
Read More5 Years since I was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer – Today, I am Cancer Free!
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 say you have cancer. I recall thinking this can…
Read MoreJuicing 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 response, help remove toxins…
Read MoreCan a Person 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% of the…
Read MoreIs 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 a juice or oil, and…
Read MoreRename 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 Psalm 23 “Though…
Read MoreMy 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 I held each…
Read MoreMy 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 scannings. The emotional ride…
Read MoreMoka Shake
Ingredients: 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: Pour all ingredients in a blender, add ice, blend until smooth and creamy… Serve and enjoy! Properties: Rich in magnesium Source of healthy fats Powerful antioxidant Boost your immune system Boost your mood…
Read MoreBanana Maca Bowl
Ingredients: 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: Pour all the ingredients into the blender. Blend until mixture has a smooth and creamy texture. Pour in a bowl and serve with blueberries,…
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