Susan Manion MacDonald was an unassuming wife and mother who lived what most would consider a normal life, eating a standard American diet and getting regular medical checkups. Although she suffered from a series of medical complaints, none were considered overly serious - and were treated in the usual way each time they occurred - until that fateful day in December, 2002 when she heard those most dreaded of words: “You have terminal cancer!”, quickly followed by an explanation that included no reasonable offer of treatment, nor hope.

Her decision later that day would change her life forever. Without any prior knowledge of medicine, nutrition, or what Susan has termed ”natural health”, she began to research every source of information pertaining to this disease (4th stage lymphatic cancer). That research confirmed the initial diagnosis, but she also discovered why her body had descended into that dreadful state: it was filled with toxins from years of factory work; from eating processed and packaged foods; as well as from drinking poor quality water.

Immediately she began a detoxification and nutritional support program with the help of a naturopath and nutritionist. She continued to visit her family doctor and an oncologist to obtain necessary medical tests, as well as to maintain her health insurance. In a year the cancer was gone and during the next year she became truly healthy for the first time in her adult life.

Writing this book was nearly as remarkable, as she had written precious little since leaving school some thirty-five years earlier. It is also a story of courage and perseverance, as there were many setbacks and demons of times past to face and conquer, but today Susan is living what she believes to be her life’s purpose - helping others to become well again. In 2006, she became a certified naturotherapist - and this book followed a year later.

"If you are interested in preventing cancer or are looking for ways to assist yourself in getting well from cancer or any other degenerative disease, I strongly recommend you obtain this book, read it and put it to good use. The information and techniques provided within can be used to that end, providing you take into consideration the author’s main premises - that of B.A.L.A.N.C.E.  Susan has proven herself to be a dedicated, committed researcher and is traveling the road to wellness herself by following the recommendations that she gives to you in her book. Wellness encompasses wholeness in Spirit, Soul and Body."   Bruce Hayhoe, ND