Raised on a small farm outside of Hilo, Hawaiʻi, Jasmine joins A Face Project to share her experiences in life, and with food, after being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. Join the discussion with Jasmine in our Facebook Group at A Face Project: Community.

More info & view slideshow at http://www.afaceproject.com/podcasts/ep19-jasmine/

NOTES:

• [1:20] Our recent partnership with Podcastica
• [2:25] Where to start if you’re new to the podcast
• [3:15] What the public says about health (our random sample is back!) What are ways that you keep yourself healthy?
• [4:15] Summary of today’s episode
• [6:30] Jasmine’s story begins
• [7:40] Jasmine’s diagnosis
• [8:55] Life on the farm in Puna, HI
• [9:55] First big diet shift
• [10:45] Other factors that contribute to Jasmine’s current health situation
• [12:20] The decision to stay away from drugs
• [14:00] Things started to get really difficult and Jasmine’s health deteriorates
• [15:58] Brain fog and how it influenced her college experience
• [16:30] Being in college and dealing with her health
• [16:45] On losing so much weight and feeling judged
• [17:45] Where she is at this point in her healing journey & diet
• [19:10] Take an alternative route if you’re not happy with medications
• [19:40] Importance of listening to our bodies and what we put in our bodies
• [21:40] Deepen your relationship with food
• [22:00] Takeaways
• [22:30] Final notes about becoming a sustaining contributor and our anniversary
• [23:50] Credits
• [24:25] Jasmine reaches out

 

Resources:

SIBOInfo.com

ChrisKresser.com

HollywoodHomestead.com

digestivehealthinstitute.org

Garasil & HPV vaccine: TheTruthAboutGardasil.com

Genetic Info:

23andme.com

MTHFR.net

 

Diets:

Autoimmune protocol - https://aiplifestyle.com/what-is-autoimmune-protocol-diet/

Low FODMAPS diet - https://www.dietvsdisease.org/diy-low-fodmap-diet/

SCD diet - http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/features/specific-carbohydrate-diet-review#1

GAPS diet - http://www.gapsdiet.com/

 

Books:

Breaking the Vicious Cycle, Elaine Gottschall

Living with Chrons & Colitis, Jessica Black & Dede Cummings

Mind Over Medicine, Lissa Rankin

The Biology of Belief, Bruce Lipton

Nourishing Traditions, Sally Fallon

Nutritional Healing, Balch