Ten years ago, Jaishree Kannan was diagnosed with cancer, which relapsed within nine months. Her body could not go through chemotherapy again and she decided to do things differently.

Read on as she shares her story of healing naturally.

“My life took a turn in 2007 when I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. I went through surgery and many rounds of chemotherapy. After a few months the doctor told me I was fine and to continue with the regular check-ups. But my problem did not end there, within nine months my cancer relapsed and this time my body could not take the strain of another surgery and further chemotherapies. I felt so sick and miserable, and I wondered if I could make it. At this time, I was forced to look for alternative methods to deal with my illness and the side effects of the chemos. It’s then that I began doing my own research and stumbled upon many wonderful articles and websites, including SHARAN, talking about whole plant-based food to reverse illness and that gave me hope to heal my cancer. During the same time my acupressure therapist encouraged me to drink green smoothies and also taught me how to make them. Until then I had never eaten a raw vegetable in my life and I was also very picky about fruits, so I hardly ate them too.

One fine morning I just started to eat differently. I ate a whole lot of fruits on an empty stomach, green juices, and huge bowls of salads. Initially I was too scared and my family too was equally tensed and wondered if I was doing the correct thing as one is advised during chemotherapy not to eat raw. I decided to take the risk as at that time I had no better option. Within a couple of days, I noticed that I was actually feeling better and all my mouth ulcers had disappeared. I was amazed and wondered how it worked and I became curious and began to explore by reading books and watching films in my quest to know more about the plant-based diet and its amazing benefits. A new world opened up in front of me and there was no looking back. I was later fortunate to attend many of SHARAN’s workshops and I understood this philosophy better and also met the most inspiring people in my life and I began feeling truly inspired & supported.

It’s now 10 years since I have overcome my cancer and I lead a very healthy and joyous life. I vouch for the whole plant-based diet to reverse any kind of illness or to remain healthy.” – Jaishree Kannan