Do I Need to Have Cancer to Work With Remission Nutrition?
- Ruby Laemmel
- Jul 24, 2025
- 3 min read
Written by Ruby Laemmel, Marketing and Client Relations Manager, Certified in Mindful Eating.
The Short Answer Is NO!
This is a common question that we are asked here at Remission Nutrition, and we want to shout from the rooftops that we also work with clients who are not diagnosed with cancer. While Remission Nutrition focuses on helping individuals navigate a cancer journey, its roots are in metabolic healing, which supports everyone, regardless of diagnosis.
Why Wait for a Diagnosis?
We often assume we're "healthy" until something goes wrong. However, disease doesn’t appear overnight—it evolves. Long before symptoms appear, the body's terrain may already be experiencing imbalances, such as chronic inflammation, poor detoxification, nutrient depletion, blood sugar swings, or disrupted sleep. These imbalances accumulate over time. You don't need a diagnosis to begin healing; you need to listen to and learn about your body.
So if the body whispers before it screams… why wait?
We believe in building health, not just treating disease. Working with metabolic health now helps prevent chronic illness, strengthens immunity, sharpens cognitive function, and supports emotional resilience.
The Power of Starting Young
Your younger years are often when you feel your strongest, but they’re also when foundational habits are cemented. What you eat, how you handle stress, how well you sleep, and how often you move become long-term predictors of how your body will age.
Unfortunately, today’s world is full of challenges:
Processed, nutrient-depleted foods
Constant screen exposure and disrupted circadian rhythms
Environmental toxins and endocrine disruptors
High levels of stress
And the list goes on...
That’s why educating and supporting younger individuals is essential. Empowerment before illness is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself or your loved ones.
Reminder: Although forming early habits can be powerful, learning about metabolic health and maintaining optimal body function is essential at ALL ages!
Metabolic Health
Metabolic health refers to how efficiently your body converts food into energy, balances hormones, regulates blood sugar, and manages inflammation.
It’s influenced by:
Nutrient density of your diet
Mitochondrial function (your cells’ energy generators)
Liver and detoxification support
Insulin sensitivity
Sleep quality
Stress regulation
When these systems are in sync, you feel vibrant. When they’re not, it may feel like your energy, mood, digestion, immunity, or skin are “off”. The Metabolic Approach to Health focuses on Terrain-based care, individualized nutrition, an anti-inflammatory diet, nutrient-dense foods, and root-cause exploration.
Tips to Support Metabolic Health at Any Age
You don’t need a complex protocol to establish a solid foundation for your metabolism. The simplest habits are often the most powerful.
Eat Whole, Real Food: Prioritize local, seasonal produce. Choose pasture-raised, grass-fed, and organic when possible. Eat colorful, phytonutrient-rich meals to reduce inflammation and support detox.
Balance Your Blood Sugar: Skip the sugary breakfast and opt for protein and healthy fats instead, first thing. Avoid ultra-processed snacks and don’t fear natural fats.
Get Outside Every Day: Sunlight helps regulate your circadian rhythm, which in turn boosts energy and promotes deeper, more restful sleep. A 10-minute walk or time outside is a simple reset.
Support Your Detox Pathways: Hydrate well. Breathe deeply. Move your body. Eat bitter greens. Consider practices like dry brushing or sauna if accessible.
Calm Your Nervous System: Chronic stress disrupts metabolism. Try journaling, breathwork, meditation, or spending time in nature—even 5 minutes can make a difference.
Stay Curious About Your Body: Track how you feel after meals, during your cycle, or with specific habits. Your symptoms are data. Learn your own body.
So, Who Is Remission Nutrition For?
We support everyone who wants to feel their best, including:
Individuals facing or recovering from cancer.
Those with autoimmune or chronic conditions.
Curious and health-minded individuals who wish to learn how to be metabolically healthy. Whether you know nothing or a lot, we want to teach you.
Caregivers, the stress of caregiving can be overwhelming, and often their health suffers as a result. If you’re supporting someone struggling with their health, we are here for you.
Young adults who want to build lifelong wellness from the ground up.
And so many more.
Our clients come to us not just for a protocol, but for education, empowerment, and personalized support. We believe you deserve to understand your body and to feel confident in your daily choices.
You Don’t Need a Diagnosis to Begin.
The truth is, the best time to begin healing is now. You don’t need cancer—or any condition—to care deeply for your body, your terrain, and your future. You deserve to feel well because you exist, not because something went wrong.
When you're ready to explore how to support your metabolic health, whether for prevention, clarity, or curiosity, we’re here—ready to walk with you.
Please feel free to reach out to info@remissionnutrition.com with any inquiries, questions, or interest in learning about your Metabolic Health.
