AboutThe Veggie Cure is a documentary reflecting on the debate surrounding alternative health therapies and how our life choices impact on our relationships. Following the story of Katrina Roads, an Australian mother, we discover the struggles and successes of her plight to survive stage four colon cancer without the use of chemotherapy. Having always been interested in health and wellness, Katrina’s unexpected diagnosis leaves her family and friends shocked and utterly devastated.
Dealing with a personal struggle between undergoing chemotherapy and maintaining her lifestyle and personal values, Katrina seeks advice from an old friend who recommends she look into an alternative method called The Gerson Therapy. Having undertaken the controversial treatment in Mexico, Katrina returns home to continue the therapy. However, the real struggle has only just begun. With Katrina and her family struggling with severe financial difficulties, needing to rebuild relationships with estranged family members, and her husband and son’s sacrifices to care for her; the family must learn to cope with the uncertainty of their future. The Veggie Cure examines the life choices and sacrifices we as humans must make in order to bring hope to those we love most. |
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