Fitness blogger who claimed cancer could be good for you said she made an 'error'

A popular Brisbane fitness blogger who claimed "cancer and disease is your body trying to save you", has apologised saying she made an error in judgement.

Olivia Budgen, owner of an organic juice company, made the controversial post last week suggesting these conditions might "not actually be bad at all" and could instead be created "by the body to help save you".

“Allow me to possibly challenge your beliefs about cancer and other diseases," she wrote.

“Being open-minded and changing your perspective around what disease actually is and why it’s happening, will allow you to take back control of your health and realise that your body is ALWAYS working for you, and never against you."

Ms Budgen was slammed over the post, which was later deleted.

In a Facebook video posted on Wednesday, the fitness blogger issued an apology and said “in no way” was she trying to minimise the seriousness of cancer.

Ms Budgen said she was “inspired” by a book written by controversial German alternative medicine practitioner Andreas Moritz titled, “Cancer is not a Disease – It’s a Survival Mechanism”.

“Many of the statements in this book (are) made by doctors, I really resonated with and was inspired to share them,” she says in the video.

“In retrospect, I did not reference the author correctly. I can see now that that was an error in my judgement and I want to thank you all for your assistance in bringing that to my attention.”

Ms Budgen says she’s “confused” and “disappointed" that her initial post came across as her saying cancer is “a good thing”.

“I do not believe this, and I’m sorry if my post appeared to suggest otherwise,” she says.

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“It kills me to think that my message came across as insensitive because that is the furtherest (sic) thing from my intentions."

She explains she’s experienced family members suffering from the disease. She says she’s also lived with “chronic health issues”.

Ms Budgen then shows interviews from plant-based diet advocates before thanking her followers.

“I come from a place of love, my true intention is where my heart lies,” she says.

The video has since received more than 1000 views, but despite the apology, the blogger has still copped some criticism.

“Look, I get difference of opinions and I respect you having your own,” one Instagram user commented.

“That being said, it's excruciating to watch my mom die from a disease and have someone say it is good for her. My mom has no chance of surviving esophageal cancer.

“Be very very careful Olivia. You are endangering lives with this information,” another commented.

“Why don’t you stick to posting green juice recipes and leave the medical stuff to the professionals who have spent years and thousands of dollars on their education. You’ve done enough.”

Some were more forgiving and praised her for admitting she made a mistake.

“Not sure why everyone is so angry at her,” one user said.

“She made a mistake with no ill intention, apologised and accepted her mistake. Time to move on and look for other things to get offended by folks!”