Raising funds

     This year has been rough on us in so many ways. We try our hardest to stay positive but with god by our side we do great.  Since the beginning of this year our jobs have been complicated. I am blessed to have my job  work with me during my cancer. I don't make what I use to but I make enough to pay my insurance and a few bucks to pay a bill not our mortgage. My husband got laidoff in May and hasn't  been able to get a job since then. He applied every where you cAN think of and still nothing. God has been making it work for us each day. Trusting god has given us hope and faith. 

     The treatment for my cancer is expensive. We need All the help we can receive to get there. I would love to start treatmem right away but don't have the funds to do so. Help me fight this cancer to the ground.

https://www.gofundme.com/2bxdjuew

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THAnk you for your support
Yvette Norris

Consultation

     I finally was able to do a consultation with Dr.B. I was really nervous because I wasn't feeling good thanks to my chemo and was scared that I would miss something  important.  I learned about Dr. B from the truth about cancer videos and i knew I had to see him. His way of fighting disease and restoring your body without all these toxic chemicals is the way we should be doing things. It was hard for some reason getting the consultation set up but maybe it just wasn't the time for me yet. I was arranging everything since the beginning of June and got booked for August. I have so much information to go over and I'm nervous but yet excited about this. My homework from Dr. B was to meditated And pray. As a cancer patient you should not stress about your treatment and that I absolutely agree.

     This wonderful journey that God has blessed me with has been such an inspiration. I never felt so at ease with not knowing what's coming my way and relying 100% on God. I am learning that I am not in control and its ok because I trust him. I have my moments were I have to just let it all out, let the tears cleanse my soul but its tears of 😂 joy. I am learning everyday, every moment, every second he is what makes me strong, happy,  brave, An Overcomer. I am blessed.

Thank you for being part of my Journey, God Bless.
Yvette Norris

Supplements are required

  

      We know there is so many vitamins out there and it is hard to find which one are good. I was raised with vitamins thanks to my Dad. I would go to the Vitamin store and chat away with the employee and see what they recommended as far as brands. My multi vitamin for me was CODE. Everyone's body is different and for me this vitamin did its trick. My Husband then began telling about other more natural made products that are more beneficial to your body versus man made vitamins. The bad thing bout man made vitamins is that our bodies wont be able to break it down the way we would if we were to eat directly from the source. Come to find out during the cancer research that if you are taking a multivitamin that has vitamin Bs in it, it affects cancer growth. Bye, bye  postpartum vitamins.

     Supplements are very important not just for the sick but in general. The types of supplements are vitamins, minerals, herbs, antioxidants, enzymes and EFA's. Make sure that you choose good quality supplement. Check the quality of the raw ingredients. The extraction of methodologies. Lets not forget the good manufacturing process.

   For my minerals and vitamins I began to take Cellect and cod liver oil. www.cellect.org
Cellect has Zinc, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, Calcium, Iodine, Magnesium, Selenium, Chromium, Sodium, as well as Hydrolyzed bovine collagen, shark cartilage, L-Glycine USP, Bovine Colostrum, Milk Thistle seed extract. People with cancer it is recommended to take 4 servings daily. I have only been able to do 2 daily. Cellect comes with Cod liver oil tables that you take 3 of for each serving of Cellect. the supplement has no taste and you can mix it with whatever works for you. I usually mix it 1/2 a cup of frozen fruit and a cup of water.

    When I began to take Cellect I gained back a fuller face and my color was phenomenon. I didn't look malnutrition any more and a bit pasty. My body was beginning to gain its energy and strength. The great thing about this product is that when you place an order the staff will call you and answer any questions or concerns you have about the product as well as the benefits it can have on you. One concern that I had was that I was breastfeeding my I month year old and since she was born I had stop taking medicine (dexamethasone)  for myeloma. I didn't want to over flood her with vitamins and minerals that were going through my body. When I received the call , they informed me that it is safe for babies as long as I do one serving of Cellect. They had a few women breastfeeding while taking these supplement and they also had people giving them to their babies but in a lower dosage. Their results were above average for the children's development. I was only able to breastfeed for a month before I had to go back on dexamethasone but I do give her a tiny bit in her bottle.

Cellect Video
https://youtu.be/uFcx7wmPFHg

     Herbs are great and easy to use. whether you make it into a tea or you cook with it. Best ones to use for Cancer fighting benefits are  Basil, Oregano, Guanabana,  cardamom, Cinnamon, rosemary, Cats claw, Astragalus, Berberies family, blood root, feverfew, milk thistle, wheat grass. I usually do cinnamon tea, guanabana tea. I love cooking with herbs so I use all in a daily basis.

for more information check these websites:
http://www.canceractive.com/cancer-active-page-link.aspx?n=3054
http://www.undergroundhealth.com/5-herbs-and-spices-that-can-cure-cancer/

It is very important that you take your supplements for a good health and to help restore your body to the way God indented it to be.

Thank you for being part of my Journey, God Bless.
Yvette Norris

Supplements are required

  

      We know there is so many vitamins out there and it is hard to find which one are good. I was raised with vitamins thanks to my Dad. I would go to the Vitamin store and chat away with the employee and see what they recommended as far as brands. My multi vitamin for me was CODE. Everyone's body is different and for me this vitamin did its trick. My Husband then began telling about other more natural made products that are more beneficial to your body versus man made vitamins. The bad thing bout man made vitamins is that our bodies wont be able to break it down the way we would if we were to eat directly from the source. Come to find out during the cancer research that if you are taking a multivitamin that has vitamin Bs in it, it affects cancer growth. Bye, bye  postpartum vitamins.

     Supplements are very important not just for the sick but in general. The types of supplements are vitamins, minerals, herbs, antioxidants, enzymes and EFA's. Make sure that you choose good quality supplement. Check the quality of the raw ingredients. The extraction of methodologies. Lets not forget the good manufacturing process.

   For my minerals and vitamins I began to take Cellect and cod liver oil. www.cellect.org
Cellect has Zinc, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, Calcium, Iodine, Magnesium, Selenium, Chromium, Sodium, as well as Hydrolyzed bovine collagen, shark cartilage, L-Glycine USP, Bovine Colostrum, Milk Thistle seed extract. People with cancer it is recommended to take 4 servings daily. I have only been able to do 2 daily. Cellect comes with Cod liver oil tables that you take 3 of for each serving of Cellect. the supplement has no taste and you can mix it with whatever works for you. I usually mix it 1/2 a cup of frozen fruit and a cup of water.

    When I began to take Cellect I gained back a fuller face and my color was phenomenon. I didn't look malnutrition any more and a bit pasty. My body was beginning to gain its energy and strength. The great thing about this product is that when you place an order the staff will call you and answer any questions or concerns you have about the product as well as the benefits it can have on you. One concern that I had was that I was breastfeeding my I month year old and since she was born I had stop taking medicine (dexamethasone)  for myeloma. I didn't want to over flood her with vitamins and minerals that were going through my body. When I received the call , they informed me that it is safe for babies as long as I do one serving of Cellect. They had a few women breastfeeding while taking these supplement and they also had people giving them to their babies but in a lower dosage. Their results were above average for the children's development. I was only able to breastfeed for a month before I had to go back on dexamethasone but I do give her a tiny bit in her bottle.

Cellect Video
https://youtu.be/uFcx7wmPFHg

     Herbs are great and easy to use. whether you make it into a tea or you cook with it. Best ones to use for Cancer fighting benefits are  Basil, Oregano, Guanabana,  cardamom, Cinnamon, rosemary, Cats claw, Astragalus, berberies family, blood root, feverfew, milk thistle, wheat grass. I usually do cinnamon tea, guanabana tea. I love cooking with herbs so I use all in a daily basis.

for more information check these websites:
http://www.canceractive.com/cancer-active-page-link.aspx?n=3054
http://www.undergroundhealth.com/5-herbs-and-spices-that-can-cure-cancer/

It is very important that you take your supplements for a good health and to help restore your body to the way God indented it to be.

Thank you for being part of my Journey, God Bless.
Yvette Norris

Hair Loss Project

     So it has been around 1 1/2 months that I have been on chemo in July. I didn't notice till I took a shower and shampoed my hair that I felt a burning sensation in the front end of my scalp.  It took me by surprise because it wasn't noticeable. I looked in the mirror and I was able to see the little tiny red bumps. My hair was also beginning to to fall more than usual. I would get big balls of hair while washing my hair and that wouldn't be the end of it.  Any time I would stroke my hair it would shed, it never failed. March  2015 was the last time I cut my hair to boy short and i have been growing it out since. I am not a big fan of long hair but I like to change it up every once in a while. I am at the edge of going bald but I also am experimenting a few things with hair loss due to treatment. My hair is not as full as it was that is for sure but Im curious to see if there is anything you can do to help minimize the hair loss with cancer treatments. Project hair loss.

      I have done some research and I am experimenting with essential oils. You will see most of the things that I do involve essential oils one way or another. Ok, So the main one I use is Lemongrass.
Lemongrasss is an astringent, it promotes contraction of the hair follicles and blood vessels which preventing loosening and falling out of hair loss. It is also sedative which is great for rashes.

     The First thing that I did was change my shampoo to something less harsh non scented. I love Dove. I added a few drops of Lemongrass to the bottle. I did 30  to 4o on a big bottle of dove. You should be able to smell the lemongrass but not too strong so depending on the size of your bottle begin with 5 drops and go from there. When I began to use the shampoo it was instant burn relieve. It sooth the paint away. Instead of using conditioner I would use coconut oil mix with lemongrass and frankincense. 2 tbs of coconut oil to 4 drops of lemongrass to 2 in frankincense. While my hair was wet I would rub a little on the edge of my hair line spreading it back into my hair and on the rash scalp area followed by the rest of my hair. Its hard not to put to much where your hair won't look so oily. I wored my hair up most of the time and it just looked like you have jell on your hair. It took about a few weeks for the rash to go completely away but the first week the pain was gone.

     Another thing I am doing is drinking tea in the mornings with a drop of lemongrass and a tps of oil, no sugar. It is August and I am still doing these remedies even if my rash is gone. My hair is shedding less almost back to normal I would say. I haven't gotten any other rashes at this point.

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These are the two top essential oil brands I like to use:

          Youngliving  is what I use now.

       http://doterra.com/US/en

     For more information on the benefits of Lemongrass check out these sites:

hitps://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/essential-oils/health-benefits-of-lemongrass-essential-oil.html

http://www.sustainablebabysteps.com/lemongrass-essential-oil.html

    I hope this was helpful to the people going through this problem whether its through chemo or just in general. Let me know if you do try it what your results are and if you did something else that helps please share with me on the comments down below. I love to hear from you.

That you and God bless,
Yvette Norris

Drugs

   
     I am up at 3 a.m all thanks to Dexamethasone. My dosage was 40 a week when I was 8 months pregnant because that is all I could take for myeloma. Now that I began chemo the dosage dropped down to 10 a week. That still wakes me up at 3 in the morning and if I lay in bed it takes hours before I can catch that sleep again. Most of the time I begin to think and once my mind begins to wonder, there is no way I am going to go back to sleep anytime soon. The best thing to do is be proactive, start my day a bit early and knock a few things out while I am already up. If I am lucky, I will be getting sleepy around 5 or 6 a.m , Maybe we will see.  That is one of the side effects of Dexamethasone a long with blur vision that comes and goes.

     I love the fact that when the doctor gives you a medicine to help one thing in particular there is a long list of side effects the out way the good of the medicine. For example lets do Velcade my injections for chemo. Don't freak out : p

•  Fatigue - 2 days out of the week for me.
• Peripheral neuropathy (numbness and tingling of the hands and feet) so far its a no and doctors are shocked which gets me a bid worry.
• Nausea vomiting - thank goodness not for me.
• Diarrhea - not for me.
• Poor appetite - some times.
• Constipation -  thank goodness not for me.
• Headache-  I was in the beginning but I realized that when eat before chemo headaches don't occur so no more headaches for me.
• Difficult sleeping ( Insomnia) - oh another medicine with insomnia , well we know how that is going. lol.
• Joint pains, Arthraiga,  myalgias - because myeloma doesn't bring enough joint pains already.
• Swelling of the face, hands, feet or legs(edema) - oh, ok I taught I was just getting chunky but ill take this excuse :)  My feet/ legs  do swell up when I sit for to long
• Low white blood cells count - I have been off by a bit or a point. 
• Shortness of breath - Only when I work out.
• Dizziness-  at times depending if I don't Eat,  Over work out or dehydration.
• Rash - Omg yes I did on my scalp which I will post later about.
• Dehydration-  I do coconut water and try to do a gallon of water a day.
• Upper respiratory tract infection - no thanks ill pass, if it was that easy right.
• Bone pain - Really... really. ugh...............bit on my back and rt shoulder
• Blur vision - To the extreme at times I can't  see a darn thing and it may be shaking sideways. 
• blood test abnormalities - I hope not.
• anxiety - most medicines have this side effect, no wonder people suffer so much from anxiety.
• Muscle cramps - that is trigger by dehydration side effect.
• itchy, heartburn, abdominal pain, low blood pressure, etc.

     Thats the basic on Velcade one of the 3 chemo drugs.  Velcade Targets and inhibits the Proteasome enzyme complex inside the cancer cells leading the cancer cell to apoptosis ( cell suicide). You can find more information on these chemo drugs on Mayoclinic.com

  What are your side effects if your going through chemo. If you have any questions please leave them down below in the comments. I would love to hear from you.  I hope  you guys stay tune for the next blog and don't forget to subscribe.

Thank you,
Yvette Norris
   
   

Bone Broth

       
     People all over the world know the importance of bone broth and its benefits throughout their generations. It was the number one recommendation by doctors to patients when ill. What did your grandmother give you when you were sick? I bet it was some kind of broth, wether its beef, chicken or fish. Bone broth is the key word, it is also know as stock. Bone broth is animal parts that you cannot eat like bones, ligaments, tendons, etc simmered for 12 to 48 hours. Bone broth is nutrient-dense making it is easy to absorb the nutrients and digest.
     Your immune system is the most important function in your body. If you have a healthy immune system you rarely get sick. It can even be genetics to have a great immune system that you don't have to worry about maintaining it while, others really have to work at it. Bone broth Improves your immune system by rebuilding and strengthening it. If your immune system is weak sickness comes quick, yes, I just came up with that, lol.  One of the healing compounds that is released in the Bone broth is Arginine, which heals the immune system as well as helps generate damage liver cells. Proline, Glutamine, Glycine are other compounds found in the bone broth giving great benefits and healing to our bodies. It also helps reduce inflammation, allergies, brain health, reduces cellulite by connective tissue, increase hair growth, boost detoxification , maintain healthy skin.

   Here are a few links for more detail on the benefits and amino acids found in the bone broth.
      https://thetruthaboutcancer.com/bone-broth-nutrition/  
      http://wellnessmama.com/5888/how-to-make-bone-broth/
      https://draxe.com/the-healing-power-of-bone-broth-for-digestion-arthritis-and-cellulite/

     Remember homemade is better than store bought. It is not hard to do nor it is expensive. Store broths are filled with GMO and other fillers that you will not get the proper nutrient or benefits it has to offer. I hear many people complain how it takes so long to do. No, it really doesn't. Prep time is 15 minutes and the rest you can let it cook over night. You do want to get the best ingredients which is grass fed animal bones. The main things you need to make bone broth is animal bones with or without meat, water, apple cider vinegar. The rest is optional. For me, I love to add onions, garlic and herbs. There are a few different ways of doing the broth, some say to roast the bones for better flavor. My preference is boiling the bones with meat for two hours. Then, I remove the big junks of meat and keep the rest simmering for 12 hours. On the last two hours, add the onions, garlic, herbs etc for taste.
Once it is complete, let the bone broth cool down and put into glass jars for storing.
       I make bone broth twice a week and love to drink it every morning for breakfast.  It has become a major part of my life. It is like taking a multivitamin but with natural minerals not lab made. It has made a difference for me on my side effect from chemo. It has also helped me with my strength and endurance in being able to work out. I recommend bone broth to everyone not just people who are fighting a disease but also to the healthy people for a good source of minerals.

   Please comment down below and share what your thoughts and experience are on bone broth.
God bless and thank you =)

Choosing the right treatment Protocol

      When I was diagnose with Multiple Myeloma it was a stage 3. My doctor was pushing me to start chemo right away but because I was 8 months in my pregnancy, I  decided not to.  Doctors can be very pushy and make you feel worthless because your not understanding the way they are explaining things or not doing what they want you to do. Don't give into it and take some time to truly do some homework. There are many ways to treat cancer not just one protocol. People's bodies are different so you have to see what works for you. Here are the best things to do before going into any protocol whether it is medical or natural.

     First thing is RESEARCH, that my dear is your homework. It takes time to do research and to truly get into the feel of things. Cancer affects your inner circle of family and friends, it's not just you. The best thing that I have learned and read is that you should always have a family member to do the research with you.  If you get more than one family member or friend preferably one who is closest to you that will be even better. There is so much information to learn it can be sometimes overwhelming, but having support always helps. My mother-in-law research the natural protocols and doctors while my mother did the research in the medical protocols and hospitals. I would do the deep research on both medical and natural treatments. It helps to write the information down on a notebook so you can always look back on your research.

    Begin with learning the BASICs of it. The ins and outs of the cancer. How does the cancer develop? What are the side effects on your body?  What causes it to grow and maybe spread? What kind of testing is required for the diagnosis? Learn the medical terms of the cancer process so when you speak with the doctor you know what he is talking about. Once you know the way your cancer works it makes it easier for you to understand these protocols, remedies, treatments that will also help you make a better comfortable choice.

     Natural protocols are non expensive and easy to do. All natural protocols take time and also require discipline. One of the main websites I love to go to is www.cancertutor.com it has so much information and it is categorize by cancer types. Another good resource that I love to share with people is The Truth about Cancer which is videos about a man named Ty Bollinger who  goes all over the world looking for answer on how to cure cancer. You can find him on his website www.thetruthaboutcancer.com these website will get you started on that area.

     Medical protocols you can search the type cancer you have followed by treatments and it will show you the chemo types you need. Make sure to search more than one page to make sure it's all the same type treatment. Find out what the treatments are? What are the effects of each treatment? What is the time frame for each treatment? How does it affect you in life whether in the short term and long term? What is the life expectancy if you do it vs if you don't?

     Once you have done your homework and feel better about your cancer, it's time to make a choice. It doesn't have to be just one way.  In my case I decided to go with both. I began the natural way first while I kept studying other ways. I also got a second opinion because I was not happy with being told I only had one way of doing things. Remember it's your body and you choose what goes in it. I stayed with my second doctor Dr. D because he explained well the protocols and at that point we were not 100% sure I had myeloma. There was a final test that had to be completed and that was the bonemarrow biopsy, which did come out positive. Dr. D was very understanding on what I did and didn't want to do. Instead of taking 6 medicines for chemo we began with 3 which are Dexamethon, Velcade and zumelda. Going to give it 2 months and see where we are at that point. I avoid the worse medicine which is revlimid and a few others.

    The biggest help and support for me was praying everyday about it. I wanted to make sure I did things right. GOD has given me strength,  courage, wisdom, faith, hope, bravery,  and the best thing he has taken all my burdens on to him. There is a Book I recommend reading everyday besides the bible is God's creative power for healing. By Charles Capp if you need one  it will be my great pleasure and happy to send one your way. Just leave me a comment down below and email me your info to mail it to at yvette1985@msn.com

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Back pains

  After a month of being home and my body healing from postpartum  my back was still weak. Let me give you a little background on me. I am very active person who doesn't sit still for too long. I love pushing myself to the limit and that is how I get in trouble with my body. I can't help it . 

   Well, you know where this is going. As soon as my back would start to feel better there I go doing what I shouldn't be doing because I think I'm super women and I got this.. yeah no .reality would strike me the next day pushing me back to days of pain.. wait to go superwomen.
O.k, I get it rest is what I have to do and omg it was the hardest few months of taking it easy.

   My back pain was from the top of my shoulder plaids to the lower middle of my back. My rib cage would hurt when I would stretch my arms up or lay on them. When I would lay on my back in between my shoulder plaids it would feel as though there was a ball of air, if that makes sense. Like you needed to pop it to release that tension. The worse pain was when I would ride in a car and we would hit a bump or something that would cause the vehicle to  jump up sending sharp pains down my spine. Painful it was.

  I had to do something to help my healing. I began to stretch every chance I got.
My favorite and effective stretch was doing a slight squad, dropping my upper body down forward and let it hang. You can touch the floor or wrap your arms on your elbows and drop your head. Release the muscles and let it hang. Sometimes my back will pop and it's scary at first. Hang as long as you can and when your done slowly roll you body up one vertebrae at a time. KEY thing to remember,  listen to your body and take it slowly. It's gonna take time but you will get stronger and flexible. I figured it out the more I sit still and do nothing the more my body aches and breaks down.  So my remedy is stay active even if it's just stretching it is still moving your body and rebuilding your strength.

  The hardest stretch was with the yoga ball where I would roll it on my back and hang there. It was always hard to get out of that stretch. Recommend you to do soft yoga and see where your body is at. It took me a month to be able to do yoga even the regular plank position was hard so you can see how bad I was. Child's pose was the only thing I was good at...
One day at a time don't get to bend out shape when you can do a certain stretch. You will eventually get there slowly but surely.  Your body is your temple so take it easy and help it heal.

Recommendations:
1) soft yoga.
2) take walks everyday.
3)basic stretching
https://youtu.be/xBVfq3YDeLA