As many of you know, I have been living with multiple sclerosis since I was 21 years old. I started Ocrevus three years ago because my family members were not happy that I was having flares that were very challenging to recover from. I only agreed to the medication if my neurologist could say it was objectively helping me. He says that it is helping stabilize me and prevent flares so that is a good thing. I still feel that although I have been able to live in balance with my condition I would like to further heal what is going on. I am now 56 and I am menopausal so I want to age with the least inflammation possible.

So one of my acquaintances was recently diagnosed with cancer. He decided to do the Eat to Heal program to reverse chronic disease. I decided to look into it to see if it would help me reduce my inflammation. I promptly bought the book Eat to Heal on Kindle for minimal cost and started reading.  I am working through the course and applying the knowledge to my own life. It is increasing the nutrient loading by following an exclusive plant based diet and adding juicing which I have never done consistently in such a high volume. I am currently juicing three times daily. I am using a Jack Lalanne sp? juicer that my partner gave me. I juice 5 carrots to one apple three times daily. I am feeling symptom free with a good amount of energy and a happier mood. The body is always seeking homeostasis. Physician Heal Thy Self…

There is a major detoxification plan that involves enemas. The Gerson plan to reverse chronic disease. Because I specialize in biotherapeutic drainage. I am currently using Unda numbers 1,20, 243 at eight drops twice daily to complement the meal plan. If I went to a healing retreat led by Nicolette Richer I would do the enemas too. For now this is what I have committed too. Nicolette has reversed chronic disease in many people. She thinks it would take me 1.5 years to reverse my chronic disease. I have no expectations but I believe wholeheartedly in the food as medicine concept. This plan aligns perfectly with what I believe and teach as a naturopathic doctor.

You can buy Eat to Heal on Kindle. To work with me, book an appointment on Jane (robinvinge). I am a licensed naturopathic doctor doing telemedicine on the Jane platform. You can always heal your life! It is getting lighter and warmer out there. Happy Spring Equinox in a few days!

January is traditionally a reset month in terms of health where people start making better choices in terms of their diet. Eating more plants is one way to reduce inflammation. I was watching some nutritional videos today on nutritionalfacts.org which is a great resource for patients. He was talking about eating more plant based so I thought I would share some of his insights. He recommends eating the daily dozen. This includes eating 3 servings of legumes daily (1-2 cups of cooked lentils, peas or beans per day), 1 serving berries (1/4 cup fresh or 1/4 cup dried), 1 serving cruciferous vegetables eg 1/2 cup chopped, 1 TBSP horseradish, 2 servings other vegetables (1/2 cup non-leafy vegetables, 3 servings whole grains (1/2 c. hot cereal, 1 slice bread), 1 serving ground flaxseed (1 tbsp ground) omega 3 also found in chia seeds and walnuts as well as lignans, herbs and spices (fresh and dried), beverages -water filtered if possible, green tea, herbal tea.

Try to eat 30 different plants a week for maximum benefit. Try to move your body for 30 minutes daily. Include weights for 20 minutes 3 times weekly to maintain strength. Make sure you have things in your day that bring you joy. Connect to people that you love. Bring light into your daily interactions with others. Make this new year one in which  you are aligned with your values. Happy 2026

Source: Greger, M. How Not To Die. Get the daily dozen App on your phone

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I watched Guillermo del Toro’s masterpiece Frankenstein the last two nights. What struck me was one of the themes and how relevant it is to our daily lives. The created ‘monster’ was furious with his ‘father’ Victor for creating him once we realized he was indestructible. The cruelty of the world which he discovered quite quickly, existing in a human body, comes not only in the form of verbal insults and mockery, but also wounds in the from of direct hits from gunfire and bites from angry wolves. He can’t die therefore he must choose to fully live.

All of us existing are fully challenged to live in a human body. Our bodies start to give us more cause for concern as we grow older. I have a degenerative chronic illness MS. Despite all my positive intentions, knowledge on how to manage it with diet and lifestyle, knowing my thoughts create my reality, etcetera, I am still aware of my vulnerability. I have spiritual beliefs and believe I am an eternal being. I would like to realize my potential in this life.

I may not be indestructible like Frankenstein. but I am just as challenged to live fully in every moment as he was. I have fears about my future. I try to control my environment in every waking moment so I feel safer. I am ultra sensitive to my environment- weather, diet, people, traffic, moon cycles, solar flares- you name it, I feel it.

I think we should set our intention to fully experience every moment of our existence. Like the last frame of the movie, when we see Frankenstein walk into the sunlight, we must fully immerse ourselves in this thing called life. Focusing more on your senses can bring you more fully into the moment. What can you hear in each moment? What can you see, touch, feel in each moment?

Let your heart guide you. That is a most difficult thing in western culture. Letting go of all the programming we learned growing up, whether it be patterns of behavior we observed in our parents or internal voices that sabotage us in our daily lives. Let go of the mind and the memories that don’t serve you and focus on the heart and your compassion for your fellow man. Above all if we bring love and compassion into every moment, we are living lives of superheroes, not monsters.  

To book a session with me on Jane go to www.robinvinge.com. I am a registered naturopathic doctor practicing in Calgary on Jane doing telemedicine. Kind regards, Dr. Robin Vinge, ND