To find out exactly what your beautifully unique body needs—test, test, test! For example, my body type will not thrive on a plant-based diet. Based on my metabolic type, I am a Balanced Carnivore. This means I need to supplement with specific nutrients since, for example, my body doesn’t convert beta-carotene into Vitamin A. I also do not convert Vitamin D from sunshine, supplements, or food alone. I discovered this (through Genetic Testing with the Nutrition Genome test) and many other unique aspects of my genetic makeup during my second healing journey. 

However, optimal levels of Vitamin D are critical for a healthy immune system, bones, and mind. It can also help prevent cancers and provide anticancer effects for healing. Just about every woman with Breast Cancer that my team and I have supported had a deficiency in vitamin D. This study analyzed data from close to 100 women, half of whom had breast cancer. They found that serum Vitamin D levels lower than 20 ng/ml were equated with higher breast cancer risk overall.

But the real ah-ha moment for me was when I realized—you could be taking supplements, spending time in the sun, and eating foods rich in Vitamin D—but if your body can’t process it, then it’s not doing you any good.

What is GcMAF?

Gc – Glycoprotein derived

M -Macrophage

A – Activating

F – Factor

GcMAFplus®

Discovering my Vitamin D deficiency and my body’s inability to process it was a game-changing root-cause ah-ha moment for my healing. My research led me to GcMAFplus® Immunotherapy. This supplement restored my body’s GcMAF, the complex protein molecule naturally produced in healthy humans that empowers the body to regulate 11 critical cellular and neurological functions, including processing Vitamin D.

Supplementing with GcMAF activates macrophages, which eradicate viruses, tumors, antigens, and other damaged cells from the body. Macrophages are a type of white blood cell that kills microorganisms, removes dead cells, and stimulates your immune system cells. In plain English, they eat up foreign cells like bacteria cancer and supercharge your body’s natural ability (your immune system) to fight dis-eases.

A depleted immune system can limit or stop the production of GcMAF, putting the brakes on all of the disease-preventing work I just discussed. However, nowadays, you can just supplement with GcMAFplus® Immunotherapy products. It gives your body what it no longer produces and then works itself out of the job because, eventually, your body will be healthy enough to make GcMAF again naturally. To learn more about GcMAF, please read this recent study and find more info on the GcMAFplus® website. 

Bravo Probiotic Yogurt

Another way to boost GcMAF levels in your body is with Bravo Probiotic Yogurt. This yogurt’s 300 strands of potent probiotics are proven to produce GcMAF, the specific protein that is necessary for Vitamin D to work in your body. It’s also highly fermented, so even people who are lactose intolerant can still enjoy this delicious yogurt and reap the benefits that probiotics and GcMAF will do for healing and vibrant health!

Vitamin D’s Health Benefits

Vitamin D is actually a steroid hormone and affects over 100 genes in your body. Most tissues have Vitamin D receptors. Balanced levels of Vitamin D absorption lead to:

• • Strong bones. It helps your body absorb the calcium it needs.
  • Happiness. Low levels of Vitamin D are a major source of depression, especially during the winter.
  • A powerful Immune system. It helps your immune system fight off infections by regulating the activity of immune cells. It binds to receptors on cells like macrophages, neutrophils, and natural killer cells.
  • Energy. It helps reduce fatigue and boost energy levels by helping the mitochondria in your cells create energy.
  • Healthy skin. It’s an anti-ager for your skin as it helps maintain a protective barrier against sun damage and stimulates cellular replication.
  • Oral health. It can help prevent teeth-grinding.

Test, Test, Test!

So you don’t have to guess and stress! No one knows you better than your actual genes. Instead of following the diet flavor of the week, eat and supplement precisely what your body needs for healing and health. What you consume is critical to how well your body and immune system function, especially on a breast cancer healing journey. The Nutrition Genome Test helped me discover that my body was not properly processing Vitamin D. This whole body analysis can also inform you of heavy metal sensitivities, methylation, meal timing, and so much more via the 170 health reports focused on your personalized data.

You can also ask your doctor for a simple Vitamin D blood test at your next appointment.

Here is an example of one of the reports from a Nutrition Genome Test.

Nutrigenomics

According to Nutrition Genome: Nutrigenomics is the study of how foods interact with your genes. It explains the genetic differences that can affect the requirements of vitamins, minerals, and compounds in our foods. Everyone absorbs, metabolizes, and transports chemicals differently based on their genetic makeup; nutrigenomics unlocks this personal blueprint. Please learn more via this blog post on Nutrigenomics.

Strategic Ways To Increase Your Vitamin D

Very few people (kids included) in the world are getting the Vitamin D they need. As I said above, most women who come to me for support are extremely low on Vitamin D—as I was.

Below are several strategic ways to consume more Vitamin D:

• Supplement: Vitamin D+K.  As you raise your Vitamin D level, your body’s K demand also increases. You may need to start with high doses of Vitamin D if your levels are very low. 
• Fatty fish: Salmon, tuna, herring, cod liver, and sardines provide potent amounts of Vitamin D. Here are a few of my favorite salmon recipes.
• Mushrooms: Some mushrooms, if they are grown in the sun, can supply a small amount of Vitamin D. Here are some marvelous mushroom recipes. 
• Sunshine: It’s a great way to get natural Vitamin D; being outside always boosts your mood. Find one thing you love to do and prioritize it. For me, this is being on a tennis team.

Essential #7: Adopt Very Early Detection

The easiest way to heal breast cancer is to catch it very early and take strategic action. This is why I added “Adopt Early Detection” to the 7 Essentials System® and listed off several tests that can help you know exactly what is happening in your body so you can take precise action. Please click here to review a few tests I suggest for safe and accurate monitoring. 

 

Author: Dr. Veronique Desaulniers, better known as  Dr. V, is a Doctor of Chiropractic & has 44 years of experience in the wellness industry. For personalized support, please partner with a trained Breast Cancer Conqueror Coach.