Plaid for Women | Veronique Desaulniers | Activity https://www.plaidforwomen.com/members/drv/activity/ Activity feed for Veronique Desaulniers. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:52:45 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 902355b87d1f5a3f6a41f015484594ff Veronique Desaulniers wrote a new post http://plaidforwomen.com/?p=13720 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 14:45:59 -0500 ThumbnailAre vitamin supplements worth the cost? There is a lot of research being done on the relationship between vitamin supplementation and cancer risk. Most experts agree that vitamin supplementation does not hurt, and […]

]]> 9a60ad6216ea4cdcfc31328af6dc2451 Veronique Desaulniers wrote a new post http://plaidforwomen.com/?p=13714 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 01:45:59 -0600 It happens. When you’re diagnosed with breast cancer, emotions jump into the driver’s seat of your mind and speed down the highway of possible outcomes, sometimes making a few unplanned pit stops at what you wish […]

]]> ab13773e739da43c2da810f0d16553cf Veronique Desaulniers wrote a new post http://plaidforwomen.com/?p=13627 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 19:25:59 -0600 ThumbnailIt may come as a surprise to many to learn that there could be a connection between the consumption of pork and the incidence of breast cancer. The pork industry has spent millions of dollars to convince us that <a href="http://www.porkbeinspired.com/about-the-national-pork-board/the-other-white-meat-brand/&quot; […]

]]> 8d9d3299d89fe53bcbe60665c6ff530a Veronique Desaulniers wrote a new post http://plaidforwomen.com/?p=13402 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 16:29:59 -0600 ThumbnailWe are so busy living – juggling schedules, managing households, pursuing passions – that we rarely take time to consider whether our grab-and-go lifestyles are actually working for us. The reality is that […]

]]> 0f8f4363adc3153742f942a8672a8a87 Veronique Desaulniers wrote a new post http://plaidforwomen.com/?p=13296 Sat, 14 Feb 2015 16:00:59 -0600 ThumbnailThe average American consumes approximately 10 pounds of chocolate each year. That’s nearly 105 full-sized candy bars. Many are indulging in sugar-laden chocolate for more than an occasional treat. But when you […]

]]> 0778905915b4972fec46d20990d90e8a Veronique Desaulniers wrote a new post http://plaidforwomen.com/?p=13102 Sun, 01 Feb 2015 19:51:59 -0600 ThumbnailI am not a big meat eater, but I do occasionally like local, grass fed, antibiotic and hormone free meats. Some die-hard vegetarians and vegans cringe when I advocate the use of clean meat on a breast cancer […]

]]> fc1132afc4c9f4dc063e73e1165d447b Veronique Desaulniers wrote a new post http://plaidforwomen.com/?p=12998 Sat, 24 Jan 2015 21:15:59 -0600 ThumbnailEver wonder why green foods are so good for you? One of the key ingredients for cancer prevention is chlorophyll. One of the first health foods that I was attracted to over 40 years ago was liquid chlorophyll. […]

]]> 77b4189363b0f16f9f942af43c99ca62 Veronique Desaulniers wrote a new post http://plaidforwomen.com/?p=12909 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 01:14:59 -0600 ThumbnailNatural killer cells (NK cells) are a type of lymphocyte that that is on guard in your blood stream looking for viruses and cancer cells.  These cells are formed in the bone marrow, lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils […]

]]> 2600aaebf612d79241f527df19538ab7 Veronique Desaulniers wrote a new post http://plaidforwomen.com/?p=12465 Sat, 20 Dec 2014 16:20:59 -0600 ThumbnailI don’t know about you, but it seems that half of the women I talk to have “low thyroids” or have been diagnosed with “Thyroid Cancer”.  What is causing this epidemic of weak thyroids and how does that relate to […]

]]> 55169225ec1d91e25525fd88f1a37b53 Veronique Desaulniers wrote a new post http://plaidforwomen.com/?p=12292 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 20:25:59 -0600 ThumbnailThat is a sobering thought, isn’t it? Anyone who has had the diagnosis of Breast Cancer certainly has thought about possibly facing that day. Before you read through this article, please STOP, take a deep breath, […]

]]> e8f7afb43d74ccfebf0899719aca51b5 Veronique Desaulniers wrote a new post http://plaidforwomen.com/?p=12222 Thu, 04 Dec 2014 19:57:59 -0600 ThumbnailIt is truly amazing that this type of information is not making headlines all over the world! Think of the millions of lives that could be saved if only women were made aware of this simple supplement. The […]

]]> 02191318687b1457e1acb680eabc7a3d Veronique Desaulniers wrote a new post http://plaidforwomen.com/?p=12175 Sat, 29 Nov 2014 17:14:59 -0600 From a very young age, I remember my mother complaining of being awake most of the night and having difficulty sleeping. As I reached adulthood, I slept like a baby and never thought that the “sleepless curse” would befall me… until I became premenopausal.
Over the years, I juggled various supplements, trying to figure out how to regain that deep restful, refreshing, relaxing 7 – 8 hour sleep pattern. Although I adhere very closely to the principles I outline in The 7 Essentials, eat a very clean diet, exercise regularly, take my necessary supplements, there was still an imbalance in my brain chemistry. There were nights when I slept moderately well, but there were other nights when I barely would get 3-4 hours of sleep.
Several months ago, I ran a Neurotransmitter Sleep Profile and was very impressed with the results. It was spot on with my symptoms and complaints. I followed the recommendations and have slept like a baby ever since. It was life changing for me, which is why I am sharing this with you. Sleepless nights and difficulty sleeping is one of the most common complaints that I hear from women.
According to Dr. Stan Burzynski, “Stress and lack of sleep can silence cancer-protective genes.”
Analyzing your brain neurotransmitters though a simple urine test done in the privacy of your home may help you resolve some of the following issues:
– Adrenal Dysfunction: fatigue, insomniahormone glands
– Mood Disorders: depression, anxiety
– Loss of Mental Focus: ADD, ADHD, cognitive fog
– Addiction and Dependency
– Hormonal Imbalances: Estrogen Dominance
– Loss of Appetite Control: obesity and insulin resistance
Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that regulate many physical and emotional processes including movement, stress response, cognition, emotions, energy, cravings, pain and more. Functioning primarily in the central nervous system (CNS), neurotransmitters facilitate communication between the brain and the body’s glands, organs and muscles.
Here are the main 6 Brain Hormones that are analyzed in the Basic Sleep Profile:
SEROTONIN
This is a key neurotransmitter that is involved in the regulation of sleep, appetite and aggression. Serotonin imbalance is a common contributor to mood problems and depression.
GABA
This is the major inhibitory neurotransmitter found in the Nerve System.  High levels of GABA may be a result of excitatory overload that may contribute to sluggish energy, feelings of sedation, and foggy thinking.
DOPAMINE
This brain hormone is largely responsible for regulating the pleasure/ reward pathway, memory and motor control. Memory issues are common with both elevations and depressions in dopamine levels.
NOREPINEPHRINE
Norepinephrine is also called noradrenaline, and it is an excitatory neurotransmitter produced in the Nerve System, as well as in the adrenal gland. High levels of norepinephrine are often linked to anxiety, stress, elevated blood pressure, and hyperactivity, whereas low levels are associated with lack of energy, focus, and motivation.
EPINEPHRINE
Often better known as adrenaline, epinephrine is heavily involved in a stress response. Elevated levels of epinephrine are often associated with hyperactivity, ADHD, anxiety, sleep issues, and low adrenal function.
GLUTAMATE
This is an excitatory neurotransmitter and is considered to be the most abundant neurotransmitter in the nervous system. Elevated glutamate levels are commonly associated with panic attacks, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, OCD and depression, whereas low glutamate levels may result in agitation, memory loss, sleeplessness, low energy levels and depression.
If you want to take this test one step further, the optimal approach is to test your sex hormones in relationship to your brain hormones. Changes in sex hormones and adrenal hormones can lead to neurotransmitter imbalances, while conversely neurotransmitter imbalances can affect hormone production and function. Testing both neurotransmitters and hormones provides a comprehensive view of the body’s functional nerve-hormonal status, and brings to light additional factors that may be contributing to your symptoms.

]]> 7eaff1daf400f750073f16bf20210a27 Veronique Desaulniers wrote a new post http://plaidforwomen.com/?p=12133 Fri, 21 Nov 2014 03:05:59 -0600 ThumbnailWe probably all know someone whose Breast Cancer has been described as estrogen and/or progesterone positive. Traditional medicine has taken this data and has created an industry of anti-hormone suppressing drugs […]

]]> 1abbff4c995bd93b753c0aedbaef29f1 Veronique Desaulniers wrote a new post http://plaidforwomen.com/?p=12081 Sun, 16 Nov 2014 19:25:59 -0600 ThumbnailFasting, or the abstinence of food for a specific period of time, is an ancient practice that has recently made scientific news.  Fasts have been observed by just about every religious sect for thousands of years. […]

]]> 0275a1f5d1aa5ae8e184d825af6d6628 Veronique Desaulniers wrote a new post http://plaidforwomen.com/?p=11872 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 18:15:59 -0500 On Saturday October 18th, 2014 I had the pleasure of speaking at the Cancer Killer Conference in Kennesaw, GA. I was accompanied on the stage with David Jokers, CEO and founder of Exodus Health Center. There is a […]

]]> 7f9773dc448a59d2bac48476b76a7d1b Veronique Desaulniers changed their profile picture https://www.plaidforwomen.com/activity/p/15297/ Mon, 20 Oct 2014 15:29:21 -0500 0 1b39740f912a9f2796d345a638cb30e3 Veronique Desaulniers changed their profile picture https://www.plaidforwomen.com/activity/p/15296/ Mon, 20 Oct 2014 15:28:14 -0500 0 3242105eecd32b23a329170d636e7181 Veronique Desaulniers wrote a new post http://plaidforwomen.com/?p=11775 Sat, 18 Oct 2014 17:59:59 -0500 ThumbnailLast week we discussed the effects of radiation and how to overcome them with evidence-based natural therapies. This week our focus will be chemotherapy.
There are innumerable forms and kinds of chemotherapy. […]

]]> de3f30bde71db7e795ece20b292e504d Veronique Desaulniers wrote a new post http://plaidforwomen.com/?p=11680 Fri, 10 Oct 2014 15:18:59 -0500 I cannot tell you how many women I speak to that have regrets about going the traditional chemo-radiation route. I have heard tales of finger nails turning black and blue and eventually falling off, mouth and esophageal ulcers, rotting teeth, heart damage, nerve damage, diabetes, hair loss, blistering skin from radiation burns, weight loss, weight gain…. and the list goes on. The good news is that your body can repair and heal from these toxic therapies, given specific nutrients.
Let’s start with the side effects of Radiation.
I witnessed my own mother receiving radiation burns as a result of radiation therapy for Breast Cancer. Her breast blistered, became red hot and was as hard as a brick. It remained that way for years.
Medical radiation might reduce the tumor load initially, but it is doing nothing to address the circulating stem cells which are responsible for re-seeding and fueling the growth of the tumor. In fact, increased radiation exposure has been shown to increase your Breast Cancer risk.
Clastogenic factors (CFs) were first described in the blood of persons irradiated accidentally or for therapeutic reasons. These factors radiation signare defined as mutagenic, since they break up chromosomes and often lead to the development of cancerous tissues.
But don’t despair and think that once you are radiated there is no hope for your body to repair itself. My friend from “down under”, Jillian Exton, has compiled a list of supplements based on clinical research that can help you overcome the side-effects of radiation. Her book, “What’s Your Plan”, is a must for anyone who has been through the traditional toxic therapies.
Jillian wrote this book after experiencing surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. She was searching for natural ways to manage the side effects of her treatment.  Discussions with her medical team on possible supplementation with various nutrients always resulted in the need for clinical studies and evidence, in order to make informed decisions. And so the seed for the book was planted.
Here are a few of the recommendations in her book on managing side effects of radiation:

Astragalus is an herb used in traditional Chinese Medicine to support the Immune System. It has anti-tumor effects and decreases organ damage from radiation. It increased survival in mice treated with radiation.
Bioflavonoids such as genistein and soy isoflavones have been shown to decrease the side effects of radiation, increase cancer cell death by reducing the caner cells’ ability to self-repair. These bioflavonoids also have anti-tumor properties.
Jillian's bookCurcumin is one of my favorite anti-inflammatory herbs and has strong anti-tumor properties. It has a very protective effect on radiation.
Omega 3 Fatty Acids are essential for decreasing inflammation and have well established anti-cancer benefits. A German studyconducted in 2011 demonstrated the protective effect on healthy cells but increased the effectiveness of the radiation on cancer cells.
Ginko Biloba Extract is an herbal that is high in anti-oxidants. Anti-oxidants in this extract decreased the blood markers of radiation exposure in people that were exposed to ionizing radiation because of their occupation.

I will add one of my favorite ways to overcome the effects of radiation…miso.  I don’t have a specific study on this, as I learned this years ago when I was studying and applying the Macrobiotic Diet by Mishio Kushi. After the horrific events of Hiroshima due to the nuclear bombing, radiation injuries were rampant. However, doctors noticed that the people that still had access to their daily cup of miso (fermented soy bean paste) had fewer radiation side effects compared to those without the miso soup.
Apparently the bacteria in the miso would bind the radiation and expel it form the body at a more rapid pace. More recent studies have shown that miso does have a protective effect from radiation.
If you are on a healing journey or you know someone that is suffering because of conventional cancer treatments, please share this information with them. Applying the principles in Jillian’s book may make their experience less traumatic and a little more pleasant. The next post will be about survival tips for chemotherapy.

]]> 2759aa37b718b0fc588b852a02a899c3 Veronique Desaulniers wrote a new post http://plaidforwomen.com/?p=11624 Sat, 04 Oct 2014 15:29:59 -0500 ThumbnailThe dreaded pink month of October is upon us. Why do I dread the pink month? Because it is based on a lie that misleads thousands of women to hop onto the Breast Cancer Conveyer Belt. The Breast Cancer Awareness […]

]]> 9a3b010aa163b6e6693e635ca2997805 Veronique Desaulniers wrote a new post http://plaidforwomen.com/?p=11622 Sat, 04 Oct 2014 15:28:59 -0500 I thought I would post this short video that explains a typical day with Dr. V.  I am a real person that is on her own path and continuous healing journey with Breast Cancer. I am in the trenches with you, so to speak. You can watch the video at this link.
My passion is to inspire, support and connect women around the globe to live their best life through healing of body, mind and spirit. That’s why I do what I do.
I created The 7 Essentials System as a result of years of research and personal soul searching. As I was going through my healing journey, there were specific steps that I knew were needed in order for the body to heal. But how could I present all this information in a simple, step by step process?  That’s how The 7 Essentials were born.

anti-cancer dietEssentials # 1 – Let Food Be Your Medicine
Hippocrates, the Greek physician who lived more than 1500 years ago, made the astounding connection with food and how it could heal the body.  However, the wisdom of the “founding father of modern medicine” has been ignored by mainstream medical and governmental agencies.
Food is the foundation of our health. Food fuels our cells and organs. If we ingest toxic, dead food, then guess what happens to our bodies? Yes, they become toxic, diseased and die prematurely.

Essential # 2 – Reduce Your Toxic Exposurereduce toxins
According to the University Of Columbia School Of Public health, “95% of all cancer is due to diet and the accumulation of toxins.” There are a multiple of simple steps that you can take in order to reduce daily exposure to environmental toxins in the home and in your body. Detoxification of the liver and colon play a major role in improving your health.

Slide3Essential # 3 – Balance Your Energy 
If the foundation of the body is energy and light, then it makes sense that it is vital that we keep that energy  balanced and free of interference. Your Central Nerve System, your Acupuncture Meridian System and your hormones have a huge impact on the body’s energy system. There are also numerous healing arts and practices that balance the body. Scientific evidence and research about the benefits of Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Yoga, Magnets, and many other healing arts are needed to keep the CHI energy flowing. Restful sleep and balanced hormones are also a vital part of keeping your energy balanced.

Slide4Essentials # 4 – Heal Your Emotional Wounds
Scientists have speculated about the emotional connection to dis-ease for years, but now with the study of “psycho-neuro-immunology”, we understand how stress impacts our health. In fact, we now have proof that your DNA contracts and relaxes in response to your mood.
Learn simple techniques to effectively manage stress and improve your happiness.

Slide5Essential # 5 – Embrace Biological Dentistry
Your teeth are an intricate part of your body…not a separate entity that can be drilled, poked and stuffed with toxic poisons, without having an impact on the rest of your body.
Amalgam fillings do NOT belong in your mouth because of the high mercury content. Mercury is one of the most toxic substances on the planet and the effect on the Immune System and overall health have been well documented.
Having worked with Bio-energetic Testing devices for over 20 years, I repeatedly saw the relationship between specific diseased organs and the dental meridians. Women with Breast Cancer invariably had a huge filling or root canal in the tooth corresponding to the breast meridian.

Slide6Essential # 6 – Repair with Therapeutic Plants and Herbs
Specific plants and herbs contain special compounds that nourish, stimulate, tone, strengthen, detoxify and speed up the healing process. In fact, there are specific plant compounds that actually kill cancer cells without harming the healthy cells of the body! Hooray for “herbal chemo!” There are literally hundreds of herbs that have medicinal qualities

breast thermographyEssential # 7 – Adopt Very Early Detection
Thermography: Are you tired of the “Big Squeeze”, aka, mammograms? Ever wonder if all that compression and radiation to the breast might be causing some harm to your breast and your body? Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging, also known as Thermography, can detect abnormal breast patterns 5-8 years before tumors are visible on a mammogram. How’s that for early detection!!
Cancer Profiles: There are many blood tests that can detect the development of cancer on a cellular level, before they are detected with conventional tests. Stop cancer BEFORE it starts with blood work that detect enzymes and hormones that are produced by cancer cells.
If you apply each of the steps in your life on a daily basis, you will add life to your years and years to your life. Let me know if you have any questions about living by The 7 Essentials.

]]> 8d5a2b946110d5a06ec17ae7ca07f5bd Veronique Desaulniers replied to the topic Post an introduction in the forum Member Connection https://www.plaidforwomen.com/activity/p/14919/ Thu, 25 Sep 2014 23:33:27 -0500 I came across Plaid for Women while searching for women-focused podcasts and radio shows. I joined in order to connect with other women and share in their journeys.

I empower women around the globe to prevent or heal Breast Cancer naturally. I focus on an integrative approach to support women on their healing journey. I have walked in your shoes…[Read more]

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