Renegade Remission: Holistic Healing and Nutrition for Chronic and Terminal Illness, Cancer, ALS, MS, Dementia, Heart Disease

53. Can Supplements Actually Help You Heal? The 10 Most Studied Options | Hope for Cancer, Dementia, Alzheimer’s, MS, ALS, Heart Disease

When you’re facing a chronic or life-altering diagnosis, it’s almost inevitable: someone suggests supplements. But do they actually make a difference? In this episode of Renegade Remission, we examine what supplements truly do inside the body, based on biological mechanisms and clinical research. If you are navigating cancer, autoimmune disease, neurological illness, heart disease, or another chronic condition, this episode will help you move from random supplementation to intentional support. You’ll learn how specific, well-studied nutrients influence the core systems that illness disrupts: mitochondrial energy production, immune regulation, inflammation control, antioxidant capacity, cellular repair, and detoxification. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. Why certain supplements influence core healing systems like inflammation, mitochondrial energy, immune balance, and detoxification 2. How targeted nutrient support can shift the trajectory of fatigue, neurological symptoms, and immune dysregulation 3. The difference between strategic supplementation and random “stacking” 4. The top ten most well-researched supplements for supporting healing 5. A simple framework for building a supplement plan that is effective, safe, and sustainable Most importantly, you’ll learn how to think about supplements correctly. Listen now to learn how to build a simple, thoughtful supplement strategy that supports your healing without overwhelm. Disclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always consult your licensed healthcare provider before starting supplements, especially if you are taking medications, undergoing active treatment, or managing complex medical conditions. Supplements can interact with medications and should be chosen carefully. This podcast explores science and stories related to cancer, dementia, Alzheimer’s, MS, ALS, heart disease, autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, integrative medicine, and remission — offering grounded hope and practical strategies to support resilience and healing.

52. Detox: Helpful or Hype? How to Truly Reduce Toxic Load and Support Healing | Hope for Cancer, Dementia, Alzheimer’s, MS, ALS, Heart Disease

Your body is detoxifying every second of every day. The real question is: are you helping that process… or overloading it? If you’re navigating chronic or serious illness, your body is carrying a heavy load — medications, inflammation, environmental exposures, metabolic waste - so it's essential you understand how to support detox properly. In this episode of Renegade Remission, we explore how detoxification truly works in the body — from liver biotransformation and bile flow to gut elimination, kidney filtration, lymphatic circulation, and even the role of movement and sweat. You’ll hear a medically documented case of fatty liver disease reversing through lifestyle changes that reduced liver burden and restored detox capacity. This conversation bridges the gap between conventional dismissal of “detox” and the hype-driven extremes of the wellness world. Detox is real. It’s biochemical. And when supported correctly, it can meaningfully reduce inflammatory load and metabolic stress. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. How your liver’s two-phase detox system actually works 2. Why gut health determines whether detox is completed or recycled 3. The overlooked role of hydration and kidney filtration 4. How movement supports lymphatic drainage and detoxification 5. What sweating can (and can’t) contribute 6. Why reducing toxic burden is more powerful than extreme cleanses 7. Simple, research-supported ways to improve detox capacity If you are living with cancer, autoimmune disease, neurological illness, heart disease, or another chronic condition, supporting detox isn’t optional, it’s foundational. Listen now to learn how to reduce your body’s burden and support its natural detox pathways in ways that are sustainable, science-backed, and gentle. Disclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always consult your licensed healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, supplements, sauna use, or treatment plan. Detox protocols are not appropriate for everyone, especially those who are medically fragile or undergoing active treatment. This podcast explores science and stories related to cancer, dementia, Alzheimer’s, MS, ALS, heart disease, autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, integrative medicine, lifestyle medicine, remission, and resilience — offering grounded hope for those seeking practical ways to support healing.

51. Can Fasting Help the Body Heal? | Hope for Cancer, Dementia, Alzheimer’s, MS, ALS, Heart Disease

Can something as simple as changing when you eat actually influence inflammation, immune function, and cellular repair? Fasting is often portrayed as either a miracle cure or a dangerous trend. But what does it really do inside the body, especially if you’re facing a chronic or serious illness? In this episode of Renegade Remission, we explore the real science behind fasting and metabolic therapy. You’ll learn what happens biologically when the body shifts its fuel source, how fasting influences autophagy and inflammation, and why some long-term survivors include gentle metabolic strategies as part of their healing approach. We’ll also examine a documented glioblastoma case in which metabolic therapy was used alongside conventional treatment, not as a replacement, but as a supportive layer. This conversation cuts through hype and fear to give you clarity. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. What autophagy is and why it matters for cellular repair 2. How time-restricted eating can stabilize blood sugar and reduce inflammatory stress 3. Why ketones act as signaling molecules, not just fuel 4. The connection between glucose spikes and immune dysfunction 5. How short-term fasting influences IGF-1 and cellular stress resistance 6. Why most benefits come from gentle shifts, not extreme deprivation Most importantly, you’ll learn how to support your metabolic health in ways that feel sustainable and safe, without rigid rules, starvation, or added stress on your body. Listen now to understand whether fasting or metabolic strategies might be supportive on your healing journey and how to implement simple, safe shifts starting today. If you are navigating cancer, autoimmune disease, neurological illness, heart disease, or another serious diagnosis, this episode will help you approach metabolic therapy with clarity instead of confusion. Disclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always consult your licensed healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, fasting practices, or treatment plan. Fasting is not appropriate for everyone, especially those who are underweight, medically fragile, pregnant, or undergoing active treatment without supervision. This podcast explores science and stories related to cancer, MS, ALS, dementia, Alzheimer’s, heart disease, autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, terminal diagnoses, metabolic therapy, integrative medicine, lifestyle medicine, and remission, offering grounded hope and practical tools for resilience and renewal.

50. The Nutrition Shift That Helped One Woman Heal Against the Odds and How to Start It Today

What if healing does not begin with restriction, discipline, or a perfect diet, but with a simple nutritional shift that makes change feel possible instead of overwhelming? In this powerful and grounded conversation, I sit down with Adrienne Scharli, who was told she had an incurable neurological condition and went on to recover by addressing the root imbalances in her body through nutrition, lifestyle, and mindset. What makes this episode different is not just what she ate, but how she changed her diet. Adrienne shares a gentle, sustainable approach that removes overwhelm and allows healing habits to build naturally over time. This same principle shows up again and again across remission stories from cancer, autoimmune disease, neurological illness, and heart disease. This episode is for anyone facing a chronic or terminal diagnosis who feels frozen by fear, confused by conflicting advice, or exhausted by the idea of “doing everything perfectly.” In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. Why adding nourishing foods first can be more powerful than cutting foods out 2. The simple nutrition shift that helped Adrienne’s symptoms resolve when nothing else worked 3. How gradual dietary changes can calm inflammation and support healing biology across many diseases 4. A step-by-step way to begin changing your diet without stress, guilt, or deprivation 5. How nutrition, mindset, emotional healing, joy, and nervous system regulation work together in real healing journeys This is not a story about willpower. It is a story about creating an internal environment where healing becomes possible. Listen now to learn how one simple nutrition shift helped change the course of a devastating diagnosis and how you can begin applying the same approach today, no matter what illness you are facing. This episode will help you move out of fear, out of overwhelm, and into small, steady actions that support your body’s natural capacity to heal. Learn more from Adrienne: web site: nourishyourway.com [http://nourishyourway.com/] Facebook: MS Support - Heal & Reverse Multiple Sclerosis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@adriennescharli_nourish [https://www.youtube.com/@adriennescharli_nourish] Disclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not offer medical advice. Always consult your licensed healthcare provider before making changes to your treatment or health regimen. This podcast explores stories and science related to cancer, MS, ALS, dementia, Alzheimer’s, heart disease, autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, terminal diagnoses, integrative medicine, nutrition, lifestyle medicine, mind-body healing, remission, and quality of life, offering grounded hope and practical insight for anyone navigating a serious diagnosis.

49. Common Foods That Are Keeping You Sick (and What Happens When You Remove Them) | Hope for Cancer, Dementia, Alzheimer’s, MS, ALS, Heart Disease

What if healing doesn’t always begin with adding the “right” foods, but by removing the ones that quietly keep your body inflamed and stuck? In this grounded, science-based episode of Renegade Remission, we explore the foods most consistently linked to chronic inflammation and disease progression across cancer, autoimmune illness, neurological disease, and heart disease. Drawing from remission stories, clinical experience, and peer-reviewed research, this episode explains how certain foods create ongoing biological stress that makes healing harder. You’ll learn why the immune system reacts so strongly to these foods, how inflammation becomes self-perpetuating, and what often happens when that burden is gently reduced. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. The foods most strongly associated with chronic inflammation across serious illnesses 2. Why ultra-processed foods, added sugars, refined grains, processed meats, and industrial oils strain the immune system 3. How inflammatory foods disrupt the gut, blood sugar, and metabolic balance 4. A real, medically documented remission where removing specific foods helped calm autoimmune disease 5. Why even small reductions in inflammatory foods can make a meaningful difference 6. Gentle food swaps that lower inflammation without stress, rigidity, or perfectionism Listen now to understand which foods are most likely keeping inflammation high, and how removing them can help your body shift toward healing. This episode offers clarity, relief, and simple next steps you can take without overwhelm. DISCLAIMER This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not offer medical advice. Consult your licensed healthcare provider before making any changes to your treatment or health regimen. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk. This podcast explores stories and science around ALS, dementia, MS, cancer, mind-body recovery, healing, functional medicine, heart disease, regression, remission, integrative medicine, autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, terminal disease, terminal illness, holistic health, quality of life, alternative medicine, natural healing, lifestyle medicine, and remission from cancer, offering hope and insights for those seeking resilience and renewal.