🐾 Lucy’s Healing Journey: When the Body Remembers How to Heal

“Sometimes the greatest miracles are the quiet ones — when a body already holds the wisdom to right itself, given the chance.”

 

LUCY - 9 YEARS OLD 

Before: A Growing Concern

Lucy, a 9-year-old Bulldog, began her story like too many older dogs today – with a diagnosis that shook her family. A soft tissue mass appeared on her leg, and pathology suggested a pleomorphic soft-tissue tumor (sarcoma). Her family was devastated. But what followed became a story of hope, resilience, and the healing potential found in natural support.

Lucy had already been thriving on a balanced raw diet with key supplements including Omega-3 Seal Oil, Green Lipped Mussels, and probiotics. Earlier in 2025, she completed a gentle post-vaccine cleanse using Adored Beast’s Rebalancer (anti-vaccinosis) and Liver Tonic to help support detoxification and immune balance. This strong foundation gave Lucy a head start when her health challenge began.

Despite this strong foundation, a firm mass appeared on her left lateral pelvic limb, prompting veterinary evaluation. Cytology suggested a pleomorphic soft tissue tumor, raising concerns about sarcoma.

🌿 Targeted Support After Diagnosis

Following her diagnosis, just one month before surgery, Lucy’s care plan added two powerful natural allies: Adored Beast Vital Defense and a Super Immune Blend of Mushrooms. These products were chosen for their potential to enhance immune response and help the body naturally resist abnormal cell growth.

Vital Defense (link)

Super Immune Mushroom Blend (link)

These additions aimed to boost immune recognition of abnormal cells and create an internal environment conducive to healing.

JUNE 26TH

✨ Shrinking Under Our Eyes: The Surprise Regression

By the time surgery occurred, the tumor had shrunk substantially. The veterinary team called her owners from the operating room to confirm the location — the mass was nearly gone!

“Lucy’s tumor almost disappeared before surgery — a true testament to the body’s ability to heal.”

This regression illustrates the power of immune-mediated healing, likely enhanced by the integrative protocol.

AUGUST 5TH

This remarkable regression demonstrates the body’s potential for immune-mediated healing, potentially enhanced by integrative care and the addition of mushroom-based immune support.

AUGUST 24TH

 

🧬 Pathology Findings — Explained Simply

Histopathology of the excised tissue revealed:

Low cellularity: very few abnormal cells

Minimal mitotic activity (cells not actively dividing)

Variable cell shapes with some atypical features

Fibrous tissue and immune cell infiltration (macrophages & lymphocytes)

The pathologist described the lesion as “very confusing” because of its dramatic shrinkage. While sarcoma couldn’t be completely ruled out, a chronic reactive lesion (likely vaccine-associated) was favored.

Surgical margins were clean: >10 mm laterally, 3 mm deep.

 

🍄 The Science Behind the Synergy

Scientific research is now exploring how bioactive natural compounds — such as those found in mushrooms, herbs, and plant-based antioxidants — can help regulate inflammation and oxidative stress, two processes at the root of cancer and chronic disease.

“Adored Beast Apothecary is one of the fastest-growing Canadian natural health pet supplement manufacturers and distributors.”

In a pre-clinical investigation at Dalhousie University, funded by Adored Beast Apothecary and Mitacs, researchers are assessing four natural health product preparations for their ability to reduce the cancer-development process through anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cytotoxic effects on tumors.

“In Canada, almost one in two dogs over the age of 10 will be diagnosed with cancer,” explains Julie Anne Lee, DCH, founder, head of R&D, and formulator of Adored Beast Apothecary.

“We found using natural bioactive compounds was highly supportive and successful; therefore, it was essential for us to do a deep dive into uncovering if some of these bioactives used in synergy would further enhance their medicinal benefits.”

This pioneering research underscores what Lucy’s case illustrates: when the immune system is properly supported, the body often remembers how to heal itself.

 

🌱 A Testament to Integrative Healing

Lucy’s journey highlights the incredible potential of combining conventional care with integrative support.
Her outcome doesn’t claim a cure — but it does suggest that synergy matters: real food, immune-balancing mushrooms, and targeted bioactives can help the body restore balance at a cellular level.

Supporting Studies:

1. Dalhousie University (2024) – Immune modulation & tumor environment

2. Wiley / Hindawi (2024) – Beta-glucans, NK cells, macrophage activation

3. ScienceDirect Study – Suppression of immunosuppressive cytokines, apoptosis induction

Lucy Today

Lucy continues to live an active, joyful life — going for walks, playing with her favorite toys, and soaking up every ounce of love from her family.

Her story reminds us that with education, quality nutrition, and the right support, we can give our animals the best possible chance to heal and thrive — body, mind, and spirit.

The Bigger Picture: Hope for Dogs Like Lucy

Lucy’s journey shows what can happen when we combine the best of nature and science. While every case is unique and outcomes vary, her experience offers inspiration for anyone navigating a difficult diagnosis. By strengthening the immune system and reducing inflammation through high-quality nutrition and researched natural compounds, the body can sometimes do what it does best – heal.

Conclusion
Lucy’s story is not just about one dog’s recovery; it represents a growing shift in how we support our pets through illness. As research continues, integrative approaches like Lucy’s may one day become the norm in veterinary care.

Her journey reminds us: When we give the body the right tools, we often discover just how powerful nature can be.