Exploring the narrative of Jacqueline, a writer and runner, this chapter critiques mainstream medical practices and extreme dietary solutions, highlighting the importance of deep personal work for genuine healing while challenging harmful beliefs in sports and societal stigmas around illnesses like epilepsy.
Jacqueline Alnes was a DI runner in college, but her athletic career was cut short by a series of mysterious neurological symptoms. Her search for a cure led her to discover the dark side of wellness culture. Her new book is "The Fruit Cure: The Story of Extreme Wellness Turned Sour."