Dr C Jackie Jackson

After being told that I am now cancer free I gaze into the mirror, I’m struck by a profound realization: for over 20 years, a massive solid pseudopillary neoplasm—a low-grade cancerous tumor—has quietly resided in my body, completely undetected. How could something so significant exist without me knowing?

Did you know that in 2024 it is projected that about 5500 people a day will be diagnosed with cancer? According to cancer research over 2 million people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer and 611,000 will die from the disease.

In 2022, I received a clean bill of health after an extensive checkup, with no hint of what was lurking beneath the surface. Cancer has always been a part of my life—my sister who is also a cancer survivor fought bravely against stage 4 breast cancer, and I was her devoted supporter sitting with her through every chemotherapy treatment. Later, I stood by my husband John as he battled rare Neuroendocrine cancer. But unfortunately he lost his battle in 2021. Each experience deepened my understanding of this disease, and now, I find myself among the 2 millions projected diagnoses for 2024 with pancreatic cancer.

Reflecting on those journeys, I realize that God has shape my own path. I witnessed the pain and challenges cancer brought to my loved ones, and those experiences ignited a passion for using food as medicine. This is why I’ve embraced Lion’s Mane Mushrooms in my vegan restaurant. Packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, they may help combat cancer cells and promote healing.

I’ve learned that when inflammation is absent, so is pain. After my surgeries, I needed no pain medication, thanks to my lifestyle, including these powerful mushrooms.

Together with other cancer-fighting foods—berries, nuts, vegetables—Lion’s Mane has become a staple on my menu at the restaurant. Every dish is a step toward wellness, and I feel that God has been preparing me for this journey all along. I share my story not just to inform, but to inspire. Prevention is key!

I wanted to share some incredible news with you all! I had my appointment with my oncologist today, and I am thrilled to report that I am cancer-free! After reviewing all my lab and pathology results, the doctor confirmed that I am cured and officially a cancer survivor!

My cancer was very rare, with only 1 in a million cases reported. Interestingly, I seem to be the oldest person on record to have had this type of pancreatic cancer. The youngest documented case is just 9 years old, and typically it affects girls in their teens and early twenties. Additionally, my tumor was among the largest seen.

The Oncology team at VA has never encountered a case of a solid pseudopapillary neoplasm low-grade cancerous tumor before; they’ve only studied it in literature. Fortunately, the literature suggests there’s less than a 1% chance of the cancer returning.

Because of this, I’ve been released from their care and no longer need monitoring. My file has been closed with them, which is a huge relief! Dr. Sarna, my surgeon, will continue to monitor me every six months, and then every couple of years, just to be cautious and cover that less than 1% chance.
Reflecting on my life, I realized how my past choices contributed to my health issues. For over 50 years, I indulged in a diet rich in animal fats and processed foods, growing up on a hog farm where soul food was the norm. However, a pivotal moment came in 2012 when I sat with my sister during her chemotherapy treatments. It was during those long hours that I began to question our family’s health patterns. My other sister was recovering from knee surgery, and my mother was battling rheumatoid arthritis. I was overweight, pre-diabetic, and struggling with various health concerns.

This was my wake-up call. I started to research how diet affects our overall health and realized that while we may inherit predispositions, we often inherit lifestyles that lead to chronic diseases. This revelation set me on a transformative journey to view food as medicine. Grateful 🙏🏽

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Today, I’m repping the real HU! 😂🤣💙💛

Just 3 1/2 weeks post-surgery, and I’m feeling amazing! 💪✨

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Hello All Dr Jackie is OUT OF SURGERY and NOW the healing process begins!!! It has been a very LONG DAY and she’s been through ALOT; BUT GOD!!! She will be monitored in the hospital for a few days and her transition home@will be evaluated day by day.
Her anticipated 2hr procedure took almost 5hrs!!!!
Our family would like to personally THANK EVERYONE for the prayers, well wishes etc shown thus far. It means more than you will ever know. She has a bit of a road ahead of her BUT she will be back. Please keep her and our family in your thoughts and prayers as we navigate through this recovery process.
Any Questions or concerns can be directed to Kissie or Omari!
Keep our family in your thoughts as we navigate the recovery of our loved one.
-Kissie (daughter)
-Faith (daughter)
-Omari (grandson)p -Ty (grandson)
Winter Selene-(granddaughter)

PLEASE NOTE Beyond Vegan IG page typically goes directly to Dr Jackie’s phone. Messages may need to be sent directly to the account should you need an immediate response. I will try and check messages on this account as often as I possibly can.

What can shorten your life expectancy?

A 2020 study found that in areas where there are lots of people living close together, many fast food restaurants, and a large number of jobs related to industries like mining or drilling, people tend to live shorter lives on average.

Portsmouth ( #16), Norfolk ( #40), and Newport News ( #48) are in the top 50!

What does this mean?

The National Library of Medicine states that genetics play a role in about 25% of how long you live. Research from the National Institutes of Health shows that healthy habits like eating well, not smoking, limiting alcohol, staying active, and maintaining a healthy weight can add over ten years to your life. Besides these habits, your environment and community also play a crucial role in determining your lifespan, which is an important factor to consider.

https://www.wavy.com/news/virginia/virginia-cities-and-counties-with-the-shortest-life-expectancy/amp/

Virginia cities and counties with the shortest life expectancy Life expectancy can be affected by a variety of factors. About 25% of your lifespan is determined by genetics, according to the National Library of Medicine.

Everyone who loves their family and humanity should watch this documentary - “They’re Trying To Kill Us!”

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Beyond Vegan Holiday orders are NOW BEING ACCEPTED!!!!
ALL Orders MUST BE placed and PAID for no later than Saturday, December 16th.

Pick-up for Holiday orders will be Friday Dec. 22, 10am-12pm

PLEASE NOTE:
Beyond Vegan Cell Food WILL BE CLOSED
December 22nd-January 2nd for the Holiday Season! We will re-open for business Wednesday, January 3rd.

From Our Family to Yours Have and Safe & Happy Holidays!!!!

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Good Thursday Morning Y’all!

In celebration of Hampton University and Norfolk State Homecoming Weekend wearyour HBCU or Divine 9 Paraphernalia and get 10% off your order at Beyond Vegan Cell Food, 615 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

Kick off (today) Thursday, Oct 26th from 3-6 introducing Music by Big O inside the Beyond Vegan Legally Different Sober Bar

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Hey Y’all!

Welp🤷🏽‍♀️! All that decongestion medication y’all were taking that didn’t work now y’all know why since now the FDA said so🤷🏽‍♀️?

Most of us had already figured that out years ago yet we kept buying it — we kept reaching and hoping🤷🏽‍♀️.

Y’all better go natural and stop eating all that inflammatory food. and instead start reaching for the antiviral and anti inflammatory food choices so your body won’t be all congested in the first place — It’s call prevention 🤷🏽‍♀️.

And y’all nature provides! Believe me when I say there is a herb from nature — not man made — for everything that is ailing you 🤷🏽‍♀️

Logic: if you minimize the amount of mucus (inflammation) that is produced in the body when a virus enters the system your immune system protects you, but first you got to protect the immune system by not allowing it to fight on too many battlefields 🤷🏽‍♀️. Eat an antiviral and an anti-inflammatory diet!

I love y’all 💕

Enjoy your Wednesday 💋

LION’S MANE Mushrooms SOLD OUT!

Good Wednesday Monday!

We love You and our overall Community! So we want you to know how to live a more balance healthier life for your health and well being at the FREE Health-E-Life Class Week 2: Detox to Extend Life with Ferdinand Thomas-Bey!

The July 17th plantbased vegan food sample for the audience will be the NC Style Hickory Smoked Jackfruit BBQ by Dr. Carlenia Jackie Jackson

Monday, July 17, 2023
Beyond Vegan Cell Food
615 High Street
Portsmouth VA
7:00 pm

Limited seating!

Please RSVP here: https://www.roottribez.com/event-details/health-e-life-detox-to-extend-life

My friend Meleek stopped by Beyond Vegan Cell Food for a visit. We always enjoy conversations about business and all the upcoming excitement in Old Town Portsmouth! What I’m
so very excited about is the upcoming opening of his restaurant and lounge—Thyme on the River! Perfect location and perfect Caribbean vibe! Stay tune everybody

Beyond Vegan Cell Food is more than a restaurant. We like to think of Beyond Vegan as a bridge to better health and wellness because eating is serious business!

Customers have so many questions about herbs, ingredients and what foods are least detrimental to their body. People are searching for answers to make them feel better. Beyond Vegan has partnered with Ferdinand Thomas-Bey, Root Tribez for a weekly FREE course.

The course will address questions that will equip participants to understand ‘whole’ foods and how they can help people feel and live better!

Space is limited. So please RSVP here to reserve your seat:
https://www.roottribez.com/event-details/health-e-life-healing-from-any-disease-holistically

As I reflect on life itself with all the hardships, joys, happiness and losses I look at my little family — my daughters Kissie and Faith; my grands Ty, Omari and Winter and I know that “THEY ARE MY REASONS!” I love the family that has been entrusted to me — the most rewarding job I have ever had was being a mother and grandma!

These trees are prehistoric 'Dragonsblood’ only found on the island of Socotra, Yemen

I met 2 gentlemen from Yemen who asked me with a surprising look on their faces what I was “doing with so many oyster mushrooms?”

I told them that I had researched their medicinal benefits and for that reason I cooked them in my Beyond Vegan Cell Food restaurant.

They shared how they knew so much about the powers of the oyster mushroom as well as
dragonblood trees but sadly the people do not know what to do with mushrooms so they just rot in the mountain region. Then they shared about the dragonblood trees and one took his phone out to share photos and a wealth of other information.

They spoke about how these trees have so many benefits but they are being destroyed in his war torn country 😞 He admonished me to look the tree up and learn more about them.

The little research I found thus far is astonishing on the powers of these trees. Even more surprising the only place the dragonblood trees are found is on the Socotra island mountains and high plateaux and nowhere else on Earth!

I left thinking how there is so much to learn and explore in nature! They shared that Socotra, Yemen island is known for having several unique natural features, such as desert areas, seas, and forests inhabited by multiple rare species that you cannot find anywhere else.

The universe is always speaking, are you listening? Do you hear? Nature provides everything we need 🙏🏽

It’s ‘Wrappin Wednesday’ at Beyond Vegan Cell Food. So we’re ‘wrappin’ everything you’ll like wrapped! Stop by and try our new dessert wraps: Apple Pie, Cherry Pie and Sweet Potatoes Pie!

Wednesday ‘Wrappin’ Wraps Specials :
Vegan BLT Wrap,
Vegan Steak Wrap,
Wild Rice and Beans Wrap,
Mushrooms Wrap,
Avocado Sea Moss Salad Wrap,
Mango Sea Moss Salad Wrap,
Jackfruit Tuna Wrap,
Walnut Jackfruit Chicken Salad, BBQ Wrap, and
Grilled Wrap
(All Wraps are paired with a side salad)

‘Wrappin’ Wednesday Desserts Specials:
Apple Pie Wrap,
Cherry Pie Wrap, and
Sweet Potato Wrap

Drink Special for ‘Wrappin Wednesday’ is the Painkiller using our nonalcoholic rum from our sober bar!