Progressive Total Body Health
Kara Brown
B.S.A.M
Certified Holistic Cancer Coach
Certified Life Coach
Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Herbalist
Advanced biomarkers Labs
Professional Wellness Alliance Licensed Member ID #18867
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Hello!
I am excited you are here!
introduction
As a Certified Holistic Cancer Coach, I empower individuals facing the fear of cancer, those already on their cancer journey, and their caregivers with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions. By educating you on all forms of cancer treatments—conventional, integrative, and holistic—I help you understand your options and implement lifestyle changes in nutrition, physical movement, stress management, and environmental toxin removal. My goal is to make your body an inhospitable host for tumor formation or to support your fight against an existing diagnosis. As your dedicated "Battle Buddy," I’m here to walk with you every step of the way, ensuring you feel empowered, informed, and supported throughout your journey.
About Me..
Kara, a Certified Life Coach, Personal Trainer, Herbalist, and Holistic Cancer Coach with a Bachelor of Science in Alternative Medicine, shifted from a Western medicine background to a holistic approach after witnessing the powerful impact of natural practices on overall well-being. Since graduating in 2021, she has dedicated her career to helping individuals facing cancer or fearing a diagnosis by guiding them through lifestyle modifications in nutrition, physical movement, stress management, and environmental toxin reduction. Passionate about holistic health, Kara also empowers caregivers with the knowledge and tools needed to support their loved ones effectively. A military spouse, mother, and grandmother, Kara lives in Florida, where she enjoys kayaking, beach outings, and spending time with her family. Her philosophy, "life is for living, not just existing," reflects in her approach to helping clients become better versions of themselves, driven by over 25 years of volunteer service in military family programs.
NUTRITION
Let’s transform your nutrition together! I’ll sit down with you to assess your current eating habits, identify what's working well, and uncover what's missing. Then, I'll craft a personalized nutritional plan to fill those gaps, complete with delicious recipes that make it easy and enjoyable to nourish your body.
No need to worry—I'm all about living life to the fullest! I believe in finding joy in food, not deprivation. My approach is to incorporate the nutrients you need in ways you'll love. Forget about "diets"—we're focusing on sustainable, satisfying changes that lead to success.
Trust me, the right foods can work wonders for your health! Let’s create a plan that brings vitality back to your life.
Exercise & Stretching
Some of us are exercise enthusiasts while others of us dreed it. Whether you are young and love exercise or a little more mature and simply want to be able to continue to do your daily activities, I will do a comprehensive evaluation of your current physical conditioning, determine your goals, and draft a plan to help you achieve those goals that will keep you functioning at the level you want.
Remember if you do not use it, you lose it!!
A Life Saving Service.... Biomarker Lab Tests!!
I have teamed up with Yourlabwork to provide you lab tests that DO NOT require a doctors order putting YOU in the drivers seat of your health!
I participated in the certification program and can now assist you with ordering the labs that pertain to you. I can read the results to make nutritional, vitamin, mineral and herbal geared to assist you in gaining optimal health!
I am NOT a physician and do recommend sharing your results with your doctor. I will happily work with your doctor as part of your wellness team!
Some tests that doctors DO NOT regularly run are:
Lipoprotein A which lets you know your genetic presidpostion to cholesterol issues.
Free T3 testing which a lot of doctors do not order for your active thyroid hormone!
These are just two of many that YOU can order regarding the 5 Pillars of health.
Herbal medicine has been in existence for more than 1,000 years! They provided much needed assistance with injury and illness then and now.
Plant based medicine can treat just about everything and is far better for your overall health than the big pharma synthetic medicine that is used far too much! What is the point of taking a synthetic that introduces more damaging molecules into your body that will require a second or third prescription just to help you with the side effects of the first medication?
Guess what! Western medication is actually a synthetic version of an actual plant!! You can not patent what God made so big pharma pulled the active constituent of the plant and created a fake version so they could make money NOT help you get better!
I will work with you to determine your medicinal needs and educate you on the proper herbal medicines that can help you in a natural way that will not cause you to introduce more bad molecules into your body!
Herbal Medicine
Western Medicine & Foods
Did you know that there are certain foods that you CANNOT eat when taking certain western prescriptions? Did your doctor tell you this? Example, if you have a thyroid problem, you can not eat or drink regular soy!! It will make the thyroid and medication not work!!
Fermented soy products are safe for those who have a thyroid issue but I bet your doctor never told you that.
I will look at what medications you are taking now, your diet, and let you know what you need to stop eating in order to make the medication optimally effective!
Herbal Supplements for Disease Treatment!
Galangal Root &
Turmeric For Inflammation AND CANCER!!!
Fighting cancer is a battle! Help your body to fight more efficiently. If you have a family history of cancer, a cancer survivor, or are currently battling cancer, there are two impressive weapons that you should look into. They are Galangal Root and Turmeric. These two herbal supplements have the ability to wipe out cancer cells which is very impressive!
What is Galangal Root and Its Effect On Cancer Cells?
Galangal root has been utilized in Southeast Asian cooking and medicine for many years. Galangal root has three compounds, beta-sitosterol, galanga, and emodin that are powerful cancer fighters!
Studies Have Shown:
Beta-Sitosterol – has been shown to decrease cancer cell growth by 24%, brought about programmed cell death four times over in prostate cancer cells(1)
Galangin – Is shown to kill colon cancer cells within the colon. (2)
In a study from Thailand, galangal was shown to be effective with various forms of throat cancer. (4) It has also proven to reduce certain bacteria growth in the gut that has been connected with gastrointestinal cancers. (5) Galangal also provokes cells to get rid of carcinogens!!! This is fabulous because if you have a family history of cancer, you can take Galangal root and help your cells to get rid of the carcinogens! This root can literally assist you on a cellular level!! If you are concerned about cancer in general, taking Galanga can assist your body with reducing the possibility of getting the cancers listed in this article. There are even studies that show the Galanga root can kill breast and lung cancer cells. (6,7)
Emodin – increased immunity and represses tumors.(3)
What is Turmeric Root and How Does It Treat Cancer?
Curcumin is a powerhouse that is found in Turmeric Root. This root is utilized in India to treat many things. We here in America are informed on its ability to fight inflammation especially on a cellular level.
Curcumin laser focuses on a number of different factors that lead to the formation of cancer within the body.
Curcumin has the ability to:
-Trigger cellular death within breast cancer cells
-Ability to destroy cancer-cell mitochondria but will leave healthy cells alone
-Works with stopping replication of cancer cells
-Can prevent damage to DNA
-Home in on cancer stem cells that is the beginning of the formation of tumors and malignancies
What Do Both Galanga Root and Turmeric Offer?
We have all heard about the importance of utilizing antioxidants to rid our bodies of free radicals that are dangerous to our health. BOTH Galanga Root and Turmeric have a large number of antioxidants! We have also heard a lot regarding inflammation in the body and what that can do to your health. BOTH Galanga Root and Turmeric are amazing at reducing inflammation which is one of the main causes of chronic disease and cancer.
So, Why Don’t Oncologists Recommend These To Their Patients?
Simple, these two herbal supplements are very affordable and recommending patients take these instead of the “real” cure would take a lot of money out of their wallets! These two herbal supplements are so affordable and easily available.
What Should You Make Sure These Supplements Contain to Ensure You Are Getting The Best Bang For Your Buck and Health?
With Turmeric it is very important that it also contains black pepper extract. On the bottle it will say piperine which is the black pepper extract. Black pepper assists with increasing the body’s ability to absorb the curcumin by as much as 2000%! You will also want your Turmeric to have 90% curcuminoids. Try the Viva Naturals Turmeric that includes black pepper extract by clicking on this link https://amzn.to/3rYSb15
There are different forms of Galangal Root. You will be able to find them in capsule form, powder, and tinctures that are mixed with ginger. Try the Hawaii Pharm Galanga Root Tincture by clicking on this link https://amzn.to/3T7CRer
References: For Galanga Root and Turmeric Benefits
1. Von Holtz RL, Fink CS, Awad AB. “Beta-Sitosterol activates the sphingomyelin cycle and induces apoptosis in LNCaP human prostate cancer cells” Nutr Cancer. 1998;32(1):8-12. PMID 9824850
2. Ha TK, Kim NE, Youn JH, Bae SJ. “Galangin induces human colon cancer cell death via the mitochondrial dysfunction and capase-dependent pathway.” Exp. Biol Med (Maywood). 2013 Sep; 238(4): 1047-54.
3. Xuemei J, et al. “Emodin suppresses pulmonary metasis of breast cancer cells accompanied with decreased machrophage recruitment and M2 polarization in the lungs.” Breast Cancer Res. Treat. 2014 Nov; 148(2): 291-302.
4. Wiratchanee M, et al. “Cytotoxic activity of Thai medicinal plants against human cholangiocarcinoma, laryggeal and hepatocarcinoma cells in vitro.” BMC Complement Altern. Med. 2010; 10:55. Published online 2010. Sept. 28.
5. Bhamarapravati, S. et al. “Extracts of spice and food plants from Thai traditional medicine inhibit the growth of human carcinogen Helicobacter pylori.” In Vivo. 2003, Nov-Dec.; 17 (6):541-4.
6. King’s College London. “Thai curry ingredient has anti-cancer properties.” 3 Feb 2005.
7. Samarghandian S, et al. “Antiproliferative activity and induction of apoptotic by ethanolic extract of Alpinia galanga rhizhome in human breast carcinoma cell line.” BMC Complement Altern Med. 2014 Jun 17;14:192.
8. King’s College London. “Thai curry ingredient has anti-cancer properties.” 3 Feb 2005.
Disclosures
The content on my website is for educational purposes only. Although I try my utmost to provide useful and accurate information, you are responsible to research and verify information before relying on it. I am a trained herbalist and not a licensed or registered healthcare practitioner. I cannot diagnose health conditions, nor prescribe medicines legally; I am not a medical doctor. However, I will recommend or suggest medicinal herbs for various health complaints, as I believe in the safety and efficacy of botanical medicine.
The information I provide is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. Please consult your medical care provider before using herbal medicine, particularly if you have a known medical condition or if you are pregnant or nursing.
You are responsible for your own health. As with conventional medicine, herbal medicine is vast and complex, and must be used responsibly. People react differently to different remedies. Some herbs are contraindicated with certain pharmaceutical drugs. Further, some helpful herbs may be confused with harmful and/or deadly substances, therefore, make sure you get them from reputable sources and not foraging for your own where you may think it is one plant or herb when it may not be. It is important that you research the many different brands of herbal medicine to ensure they are non-GMO and Organic.