Exploring the effects of societal narratives on individual illness perceptions, this chapter delves into a personal journey of confronting shame and symptoms like seizures. A discovery of a fruit-based diet website sparks reflection on unconventional paths to well-being.
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."