Closing Strong, Starting Stronger
Launch your health goals for next year as this year ends.
I can’t believe we are already here! Fall is one of my favorite times of the year, and I am so excited to share everything we have coming up for the final quarter of 2026 for your best 2027.
➡️ First, our Membership Site ⬅️
I have dreamed about creating this membership community for many years, and I have probably talked to many of you about it at some point along the way.
This membership site is designed to be a place where like-minded people can gather, ask questions, learn, share, and support one another on their natural health journeys.
There is also a resource library where I am putting together everything I have collected and learned over the last 15 years while working to reverse my own autoimmune disease, MS.
Inside the membership site, we will have:
● Live, interactive Zoom calls every two weeks
● Quarterly health topics and teachings
● Newsletter content and resources
● Open and honest conversations about natural health
● A growing resource library
● Opportunities for community, accountability, and support
You can find the waiting list to join the membership on my website
🔎 Our 4th Quarter Focus 🔎
Cancer
We will talk about ways to support your health, understand risk factors, and navigate the emotional turmoil that can follow such a devastating diagnosis
Fasting
Fasting is a topic I have studied and practiced for many years, and it is something I am very passionate about teaching people how to approach properly.
There is exciting research surrounding fasting, metabolic health, and cancer biology. One of the concepts discussed in Thomas Seyfried’s work is the potential role of extended fasting and metabolic therapies in cancer prevention and treatment.
I want to emphasize that extended fasting is not appropriate for everyone, particularly people with certain medical conditions or those taking medications that can be affected by fasting. Anyone considering an extended fast should discuss it with an appropriate healthcare professional first.
For those who are healthy and appropriately prepared, fasting can be a powerful tool worth learning about and understanding.
💧 My October Fasting Tradition 💧
When I first learned about the research surrounding fasting and metabolic health, I decided to make October my month for an extended fast.
I began doing a 5-day water fast each October.
My first attempt was in October 2017, and it took me three attempts before I successfully completed my first extended fast!
Why? Because you have to build your “fasting muscles.”
It is exactly like going to the gym. You don't walk into a gym for the first time and immediately start lifting the heaviest weights. You build your strength over time.
Fasting can be approached the same way.
🧰 Another Powerful Tool 🧰
That is how I think about laboratory testing and Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis.
Laboratory values can provide pieces of information about physiology. I look at individual biomarkers, relationships between markers, trends over time, symptoms, history, lifestyle, and the larger clinical picture.
Functional or 'optimal' ranges are sometimes narrower than standard laboratory reference ranges. These ranges should not be treated as universally established diagnostic cutoffs. Rather, they can be used as one additional lens for asking questions about patterns that may deserve attention.
A result that falls inside a laboratory reference range does not automatically tell us everything about a person's health. At the same time, a value outside the proposed functional range does not necessarily indicate disease. Context matters!
🎗️ Let’s Start Talking About Cancer🎗️
Cancer has historically been called the “C word,” something people were often afraid to even talk about. As a natural health practitioner, I have spent years studying the factors that contribute to bodily dysfunction and how we can support the body before problems become serious.
I am not an oncologist, and anyone who receives a cancer diagnosis should work with a qualified medical doctor who specializes in cancer treatment. What I do believe strongly in is the importance of being proactive about your health.
That means knowing what is happening inside your body, paying attention to changes and addressing dysfunction rather than simply waiting until you receive a diagnosis.
This is one of the reasons I believe so strongly in annual diagnostic testing and Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis (FBCA).
🙏 What I've Learned from My Annual FBCA Results 🙏
When I was diagnosed with MS, I began a journey that completely changed the way I looked at health. I changed my:
● Lifestyle
● Nutrition
● Stress management
● Thoughts and mindset
● Environment
● Daily habits
I began following what I call the Circle of Prevention.
At the time, I remember thinking:
"If I can make these changes to address my MS and autoimmunity, why wouldn't I also be reducing my risk for other chronic diseases down the road?"
Over the years, I have continued studying metabolic health, toxicity, immune function, inflammation, viruses, autoimmunity, and the many factors that can contribute to dysfunction in the body.
There is still so much we are learning, and that is why I believe education is so important.
📚 Recommended Cancer Reading 📚
If you want to learn more about cancer from different perspectives without simply focusing on fear, these are some of the books I recommend:
Cancer-Free by Bill Henderson and Carlos M. Garcia, MD
The Cancer Code by Dr. Jason Fung
Cancer as a Metabolic Disease by Thomas N. Seyfried
Cancer Secrets by Dr. Jonathan Stegall
These books explore different perspectives on cancer, metabolism, nutrition, and natural health approaches. As always, use these resources for education and discuss medical treatment decisions with your healthcare team.
🚀 The Final Quarter of 2026…Your Launchpad for 2027 🚀
October 1st marked the beginning of the final quarter of 2026. For me, this has ALWAYS been a time for a new beginning.
A lot of people wait until January 1st to start making changes.
I don't.
I learned that the final quarter of the year can be an incredible opportunity to prepare yourself for the year ahead. What if you used these final three months in 2026 to
establish the habits you want to carry into 2027?
Maybe your "What if" means...
● Improving your nutrition
● Starting a habit tracker
● Journaling
● Learning about fasting
● Creating healthier daily routines
● Joining an accountability group
● Becoming more consistent with exercise
● Addressing areas of dysfunction
● Creating goals for your health
● Surrounding yourself with people who support your journey
We are going to talk about ALL of it in our Membership Site. I want this community to become a place where we can learn together, hold one another accountable, and encourage each other.
We will have opportunities for habit tracking, accountability groups, fasting groups, education, and community collaboration.
I believe this can become a very powerful, health-driven community.
🚴🏻♀️ Everyone’s Journey is Different 🤸🏻♀️
The beautiful thing about natural health is that everyone's journey is different. What works for one person may not be exactly what another person needs, which is why education, community, and learning to understand YOUR body are so important.
I am looking forward to collaborating with all of you and creating a community where we can learn, ask questions, support one another, and continue moving toward better health together.
If you found this newsletter helpful, please consider sharing it with friends or family
who might benefit from learning about natural health approaches.
A note from Dr. Susan: This newsletter is educational and reflects my personal health experience and healthcare philosophy. It is not a substitute for individualized medical diagnosis or treatment. MS and other autoimmune diseases are complex medical conditions, and individual outcomes vary. Do not stop or change prescribed treatment without discussing it with an appropriate licensed healthcare professional.
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