90 Day Holistic Colon Cancer Healing Plan

The Goal of This Plan

This plan is not designed to replace your oncology team.  It is designed to support your body's natural healing processes while helping you build strength, resilience, and hope throughout treatment and recovery.  

Why Try Holistic Therapies?

Even though some of the therapies and strategies shared in this guide may not yet be supported by large-scale clinical trials, many are grounded in emerging research, traditional use, and powerful patient experiences. When the risk is low and the potential benefit is high—such as improved quality of life, reduced side effects, or even enhanced outcomes—it becomes worth considering.

You are not choosing between hope and science. You are choosing to explore every possible option.

Holistic approaches often come with fewer side effects than conventional treatments like chemotherapy and radiation. In some cases, they may help you tolerate those treatments better—or offer an alternative when conventional options feel too harsh or have stopped working. You are not being reckless. You are being proactive, thoughtful, and empowered.

If the risk is minimal and the possibility of benefit exists, that may be reason enough to try.

Want to Learn More?

If you’re curious about the research behind any of the therapies, supplements, or strategies in this guide, we recommend exploring PubMed — a free, trusted database of medical studies provided by the National Institutes of Health. While some natural therapies may lack extensive clinical trials, many do have promising early data, case studies, or published results you can review.

Empowerment begins with education. Ask questions. Read the evidence. Then move forward with confidence in your choices.

WEEKS 1–2: FOUNDATION & PREPARATION

Medical

• Confirm diagnosis, TNM stage, CEA level, pathology report, CT/MRI/Pet scan results
• Determine MSI/MMR status, KRAS, NRAS, BRAF mutation status
• Build a collaborative team: oncologist, surgeon, integrative doctor, nutritionist
• Run baseline labs: CBC, metabolic panel, CRP, IL-6, ESR, vitamin D, ferritin, liver function, fasting insulin, HbA1c
• Stool Microbiome testing
• Optional: Genetic testing (APC, TP53, Lynch syndrome panel), ctDNA testing
• Methylation Panel or Nutrigenomics testing for more personalized supplement plan.

Nutrition

• Begin an anti-inflammatory Mediterranean diet
• Avoid: processed foods, sugar, red/processed meats, alcohol, dairy, artificial sweeteners, seed oils
• Include: cruciferous vegetables, garlic, turmeric, olive oil, green tea, legumes, berries, chia, 
• Daily 30+ grams fiber
• Drink 2-4 oz NingXia Red daily, diluted in water or with a drop of lemon essential oil. Best taken in the morning or early afternoon for energy and antioxidant defense
• Stay hydrated. Start your morning with warm lemon water. Drink half your body weight in ounces

Protein Support

• Goal 30-40grams per meal

Supplements

• Vitamin D3/K2
• Omega-3s (EPA/DHA)
• Curcumin (with black pepper or liposomal form)
• Sulforaphane (broccoli sprout extract)
• Berberine
• Green tea extract
• Probiotics
• Melatonin (10-20 mg at night)
• Magnesium glycinate
• Zinc
• Quercetin
• Selenium

Movement

• Daily 20–30 min walks
• Light yoga or stretching
• Core strengthening 2x/week (if tolerated)

Mind-Body & Faith

• Begin 7 day devotional
• Read From Battle to Breakthrough
• Gratitude journaling (3 things/day)
• Gentle breathwork or meditation (Box Breathing or 4-7-8)

WEEKS 3–4: GUT RESET & DETOXIFICATION

Gut Health

• Bone broth, collagen, or L-glutamine
• Aloe vera juice (inner fillet only)
• Fermented foods (sauerkraut, kimchi, coconut kefir)
• Avoid inflammatory foods (gluten, seed oils, artificial sweeteners)
• Parasite cleanse with binders like activated charcoal or bentonite clay (taken separately from meds)
• Castor Oil Packs over the abdomen to reduce inflammation and promote gut healing

Detox & Clean Living

• Switch to non-toxic home and body care
• Dry brushing 5x/week
• Epsom salt baths with essential oils (lavender, frankincense) 2x/ week
• Castor OIl packs over the abdomen
• Daily juicing
• Infrared sauna if possible 3x/ week
• Anti-cancer support tea and tincture 
• Warm lemon water daily firs thing in the morning

Fasting

• Begin 12–14 hour intermittent fasting 2x/week and work up to 14-16 hour
• Optional: One 24-hr fast with supervision
• Prolonged 3-5 days fasting under supervision.  Emerging evidence suggest it enhances chemotherapy response and stem cell regeneration

WEEKS 5–6: IMMUNE & MICROBIOME STRENGTHENING

Immunity

• Medicinal mushrooms: Turkey Tail, Reishi
• Green tea or matcha daily
• Zinc + Vitamin C
• Selenium
• Colostrum
• Ningxia Red 2oz

Gut Restoration

• Add gut repair powders (L-glutamine, licorice root, slippery elm)
• Bone broth, collagen, and fermented foods

Nutrition

• Anti-cancer soups (miso, lentil, vegetable with garlic/onion base)
• Broccoli sprouts daily
• Ground flaxseed 1-2 tbsp daily
• Add mushrooms: shiitake, maitake, turkey tail

Red Light Therapy

• Near-infrared therapy (abdomen and liver area) 10–15 min/day

Sleep & Rhythm Reset

• Sleep goal: 8–9 hours/night
• Reduce blue light after 7pm
• Magnesium
• Scripture journaling 

WEEKS 7–8: LIVER & LYMPHATIC RESET

Liver Support

• Milk thistle, dandelion tea, NAC
• Lemon water in the morning
• Castor oil packs over the liver area 

Lymphatic System

• Rebounding (mini trampoline) 5–10 min/day
• Lymphatic massage or dry brushing before sauna or showers
• Gentle sauna therapy 
• Infrared sauna for detox

Parasite Cleanse (Optional)

• Black walnut, clove, and wormwood tincture (under guidance)  Make sure to use a binder such as activated charcoal or bentonite clay

WEEKS 9–10: HORMONE, STRESS & GUT REGENERATION

Gut Regeneration

• Rotate probiotics
• Daily prebiotics: asparagus, garlic, onions, bananas, flaxseed
• Digestive enzymes if needed

Stress & Cortisol Management

• Daily scripture reading + breathwork
• Holy basil or ashwagandha adaptogens
• Faith journaling and Christian meditation
• Castor OIl over adrenal glands for support

WEEKS 11–12: LONG-TERM INTEGRATION

Monitoring

• Repeat CEA levels, CRP, Vitamin D and other inflammatory markers
• Optional: Circulating tumor DNA test and Insulin and IGF-1 for metabolic monitoring
• Optional: Functional stool analysis or microbiome testing
• Meet with care team to assess progress and strategy

Sustainability

• Continue Mediterranean nutrition
• Maintain fasting, sauna, red light, and movement routines
• Revisit spiritual goals: continued gratitude, devotional and prayer