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Juicing has been one of my daily non-negotiables for three years, and here's why.

Juicing is one of the most powerful ways to flood the body with easily absorbable nutrients, supporting healing, detoxification, and overall vitality. 

Fresh vegetable and fruit juices provide a high concentration of vitamins, minerals, and enzymes that nourish cells without requiring the digestive system to work hard. Unlike eating whole produce, juicing allows you to consume a larger volume of raw nutrients, making it ideal for those following protocols like ‘Chris Beat Cancer’ or exploring juice fasting for deep cellular repair. 

Not all juicing is equal 

The key is using a masticating juicer, which preserves the natural structure of the juice, preventing oxidation and maintaining its full nutrient profile. Structured juice is more bioavailable—your body absorbs the nutrients more efficiently without as much degradation. 

80/20

A common guideline is to aim for a higher ratio of vegetables to fruit, typically around 80% vegetables and 20% fruit.

This helps keep the sugar content lower while still making the juice taste pleasant. 

Or as my naturopath always says 'you're not doing it for the taste!' 😂 

Joe Cross, struggling with an autoimmune disease, set out on a 60 day juice fast, travelling across the US to reclaim his health. 

This film is a must-watch for anyone who wants to understand the true power of juicing—not just for weight loss, but for deep healing. It's a great example of how food can either fuel disease or fuel recovery and I really enjoyed it. 

In Super Juice Me! Jason Vale takes eight people with serious health struggles to his retreat, Juicy Oasis, where they live solely on fresh juices for a month. Jason himself healed asthma, eczema, and psoriasis through juicing and his documentary really drives home that food is medicine. I’d really recommend watching it! 

Watch both movies for free on Youtube!

Joe Cross and Jason Vale both have books that are full of juice recipes that I would always recommend to help anyone get started!

x FLGW

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When I was diagnosed with stage 2B cervical cancer, I was handed a single treatment option: chemoradiation and brachytherapy. Along with it came a list of devastating side effects—infertility, hair loss, and potential lifelong complications. Walking out of that office, I felt something wasn't right. Surely healing wasn't meant to look like this. 

My only past experiences with cancer treatment were heartbreaking. My childhood friend Karen battled Lymphoma through multiple recurrences before passing in 2010. My mum was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006, and though she survived, the treatment nearly killed her—she almost died of kidney failure. These moments shaped my perspective and deepened my belief that there had to be another way. 

As soon as I got home, I went straight to my computer to find answers. 

At first, I found Chris Beat Cancer, where I immersed myself in success stories of individuals who pursued non-conventional paths to recovery. I immediately signed up for the Square One Programme, a comprehensive healing approach developed by Chris Wark.

Chris Wark was diagnosed with Stage III colon cancer at 26 years old. After undergoing surgery to remove his tumor, he made the decision to reject chemotherapy, despite warnings from his doctors that doing so was essentially a death sentence. Instead, he turned to nutrition, detoxification, and holistic healing, ultimately transforming his health and beating cancer. His experience inspired him to create Chris Beat Cancer and the Square One Programme to educate and empower others facing similar battles.

The SQ1 Programme covers essential aspects of healing, including:

- Whole, organic plant-based nutrition

- Juicing

- Fasting

- Detoxing the body

- Detoxing your environment

- Stress management

- Exercise and movement

- Supplementation

I implemented the Square One diet and lifestyle straight away. Additionally, I adopted quite an extreme supplement protocol, which my husband formulated after studying Jane McLelland’s book, How to Starve Cancer.

Jane McLelland herself was diagnosed with cervical cancer at 35 years old. Despite undergoing conventional treatment, her cancer later spread to her lungs, leaving her with a one-in-20 chance of survival. Determined to find another way, she began researching metabolic approaches to cancer treatment. She worked with the Care Oncology Clinic, which specialises in repurposing off-label pharmaceuticals to target cancer’s metabolic pathways. Through a combination of diet, supplements, and off-label drugs, she developed a strategy to starve cancer, cutting off its fuel sources and preventing its growth. Her approach has since helped countless others navigate their own healing journeys.

I came across an interview with Jill Schneider, who healed her cervical cancer naturally in 1975 without conventional treatment. Her story was inspiring, but what struck me most was how few cervical cancer success stories were available. I knew that every cancer is different, and that uncertainty was unsettling.

What I didn’t know was that during my cancer journey, I was only going to find two other cervical cancer survivors who healed their cancer naturally, providing me with limited insight and few resources to guide my journey. 

I made the difficult decision to opt out of the conventional treatment in pursuit of everything I’d discovered, I quit my job and dedicated 100% to healing. 

My friend Rose suggested I set up a gofundme and I was overwhelmed by the support and generosity of friends family, friends of friends, acquaintances and complete strangers. I was supported by family and cared for by my amazing husband. I truly believe I wouldn’t be here without him. 

I will continue my story as and when I can, but for anyone facing a similar diagnosis, please do not hesitate to reach out on Instagram

I would be more than happy to share everything I know and a summary of my whole experience to help guide you through your journey. 

Love and light xx

What Every Cancer Patient Needs To Know - Health Tips For Cancer Patients

Chris Beat Cancer Youtube Channel where you will find many different accounts of cancer recovery journeys

Chris Interviews Jane Mclelland about her journey with stage 4 cancer

Chris Beat Cancer on Spotify

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Sharing some of these images feels incredibly vulnerable for me but I hope that by opening up about everything I’ve been through, I can offer support and encouragement to anyone facing similar struggles. If you’re struggling right now, I want you to know that transformation is possible. It’s not easy, but you are stronger than you think, and I hope my story inspires even a glimmer of hope for you. ✨

The first two slides are from 2017, during my time living and DJing in Canada. On the surface, I looked happy, but underneath, my world was far from okay. Self medicating every night with drugs and alcohol, I used to cover my face in make-up to hide the constant acne and the black rings around my eyes. I was barely keeping my head above water and based on my very first symptoms—watery discharge, lower back pain in the morning—the cancer had already taken hold at this point. 

The image below was taken in 2019, and reveals me at my lowest point. It’s one of the last photos of me hungover. This image breaks my heart every time I see it—not only because I barely recognise this person, but because I see someone who was in desperate need of help, maybe even a miracle. I believe that miracle came in the form of my husband. He showed me a love worth fighting for, a love that inspired me to believe in something bigger than myself. Together, we committed to huge lifestyle changes.

In August 2019, we made the decision to go completely teetotal—no alcohol, no drugs, not even medications. Having relied on these things since my early teens, it was the hardest step I’ve ever taken, but also the most essential one in my healing. Without it, I truly don’t think I’d be here sharing this story today.

The slide below is of me and my husband now—Hi!

When I look at these, I know everything we've worked towards has been worth it.

In 2022, I was officially diagnosed with cancer. Processing the news was tough, but deep down, it wasn’t a shock. I had spent years making the choices that contributed to my body’s state of dis-ease. Cancer doesn’t happen overnight. Decades of trauma and pain had disconnected me from my inner voice. I buried hurt I couldn’t bear to face, numbing myself in every possible way—until it all finally caught up with me.

In 2012, I was diagnosed with HPV and experienced symptoms which I had treated. After the procedure, the nurses reassured me it was nothing to worry about, saying my immune system would clear the virus on its own. While that HPV strain may not have directly caused my cervical cancer, the damage was in how I misunderstood HPV as a whole. I wasn’t educated on the different strains—some asymptomatic and incredibly dangerous—and I assumed HPV wasn’t a serious concern. Looking back, I realise my misunderstanding of HPV mirrored so much of what I misunderstood about my own health—how deeply connected my mental, emotional, and physical well-being truly are.

Unaware of the risks, I didn’t practise safe sex, likely contracting other high-risk strains over time without realising. My irregular smear test in 2015 was dismissed as a lingering effect of the HPV in 2012, but by 2019, the clear smear test I received was undoubtedly wrong.

Having endured childhood trauma, many addictions, abusive relationships, and ongoing mental health struggles, my lifestyle looked fun and carefree on the outside. But it was nothing more than a mask, hiding deep pain and leaving my body incredibly imbalanced. Years of medications, sleepless nights, recurring infections, and poor gut health silently wreaked havoc on my system.

For the first time, in August 2019, I began prioritising healing and self-care. Yet even as I tried to rebuild my health, persistent signs of illness lingered: painful, irregular periods, unexplained fatigue, bloating, and bleeds after sex. Smear tests and scans came back clear, leaving me confused and doubting my instincts about my own body.

Over time, I’ve learnt how important it is to be proactive about our health, to educate ourselves, and to trust our gut feelings.

This was just the beginning of a journey I’m still navigating today.

If you’re struggling with addiction or other health challenges, I want you to know that healing is possible. Healing doesn’t happen in a straight line, and it can be really tough at times, but small steps forward can lead to meaningful change.

If my experiences resonate with you in any way, just know that you’re not alone. You have the strength to keep moving forward, even when it feels hard to.

If you’re due for a smear test, please don’t delay. Early detection can save lives. I’m hoping my story might be the reminder you need to prioritise your health. If you’ve ever felt dismissed by doctors or unsure about your symptoms, please keep advocating for yourself. And if you ever want to reach out, I’m here. Lolly x FLGW

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On the 1st of February 2022, I was diagnosed with cervical cancer. The shock of the diagnosis was hard enough, but I was left reeling when my gynaecologist told me to “go home and have a stiff drink.” When I explained that I’d been sober for over two years in an attempt to better my physical and mental health, she responded, “Well, maybe it’s about time you started again because you’re going to need it.” I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. As warm and as lovely as she was through the whole process I couldn't help but think this was bad advice. If I had any chance of survival, I knew that turning to alcohol wasn’t the answer—I needed strength, clarity, and hope.

The signs had been there for years: unexplained fatigue, painful and irregular periods, watery discharge, and bleeding after sex. Despite these warning signals, I was repeatedly told I was “all clear.” Smear tests and ultrasounds came back negative. I couldn’t understand why my body felt like it was failing me—why I was ageing rapidly, to the point where I no longer recognised the person in the mirror.

Finally, in December 2021, I attended a smear test that was delayed seventeen months due to the pandemic. That test was excruciatingly painful, and the nurse’s expression told me something was very wrong. I bled profusely and deep down it confirmed what I had feared. I pushed through weeks of further tests, including an unsuccessful colposcopy and, eventually, a biopsy under general anaesthetic.

On February 23rd, 2022, I received the full diagnosis: Stage 2B cervical cancer. The cancer had spread beyond my cervix into the surrounding tissues (specifically the parametrium), meaning a radical hysterectomy wasn’t an option. The treatment plan included chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and brachytherapy (internal radiation). As a result of the treatment I would enter a medically induced menopause, lose my hair, and face the heartbreaking reality that I would no longer be able to have children. My world felt like it was crumbling around me. But deep inside, a small voice kept saying, “There has to be more to healing. There has to be another way.”

This was just the beginning of a journey I’m still navigating today.

If you're due for a smear test, please don’t delay. Early detection can save lives. I’m hoping my story might be the reminder you need to prioritise your health. If you’ve ever felt dismissed by doctors or unsure about your symptoms, please keep advocating for yourself. And if you ever want to reach out, I’m here.

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Facing a life-threatening illness has a way of opening your eyes to the beauty in everything—the small moments, the vibrant details, the quiet strength of the world around you.

The Dhalia symbolizes inner strength, embracing positive change and remaining graceful in challenging situations.

These are some core values that have guided me through my healing journey.

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As long and as hard as the road to recovery and healing is, I learnt to see my diagnosis as a gift.

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Hi,

I'm Lolly Orbell. I am a Stage 3 Cervical Cancer survivor with no evidence of disease since 26th June 2023. This blog is a space for me to share my journey in the hope to help others going through the same or similar cancer diagnosis. I want to share everything that happened, where I think I went wrong and the things that ultimately turned it around for me. I will be sharing info and tips on what I consider to be an anti-cancer lifestyle, with a root-cause healing approach. I will talk about addiction and recovery and how it's affected my life. I am still in the process of healing but I think about sharing my story every day and if I don't start now I'm worried I will forget the small but important details. So here it goes and if anyone wants to reach out, feel free to on Instagram

For anyone going through a tough time right now, take things one day at a time. You're not alone on this journey.