Sarah-Violet Bliss chats about her health journey.
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I started to notice changes in my skin when I was 18. I had always been a “blusher” and anytime I was embarrassed or nervous, my whole face flushed red and would stay that way for hours.
My senior year of high school, I started developing little bumps all over my cheeks and forehead. I attributed these skin changes to being young and having raging hormones so, at that time, I treated my skin with topicals and over the counter products. Over the last 20 years, those little bumps and occasional flushes turned into full blown Rosacea. Name a product, and I have tried it! I literally tried everything: prescription topicals and pills, every “clean” product I could find to help tame the redness and lessen the pain. That’s one thing people may not consider about Rosacea; not only do you deal with "red face", but it HURTS! My skin felt like I had just returned from a month long vacation in the middle of the Sahara desert! It felt dry, sun and wind burned, sore. sensitive.
About ten years ago now I had some transient tummy troubles that I of course ignored, and after a few twist and turns, they quickly tumbled into full-blown Crohns. Initially, I consulted alternative and natural methods. While they offered insights, they just couldn't get a handle on my rapidly declining health. So I did the adult thing and turned to a Gastroenterologist.
As with most doctors, they sucked a pint of blood in search of answers. Nothing showed up. Per the doctor's advice, I did a few rounds of exploratory antibiotics to see it was an infection or parasite. Although against my upbringing, I was desperate and willing to try anything to relieve the pain.
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Testimony of the month.
Working on mental health, hormone imbalances, puffiness, fatigue, digestive issues.
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Finding and working with Unique has been such a blessing. She has patiently guided me through the three steps forward, two steps back, the process of bringing my gut to a stable place. She was always just a text away, and her conviction and trust in the process always made me feel like I was in the best of hands. Thank you so much, Unique!
— K.S.
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I still eat beans 2 times per day and add husk 2x per day, but I got a bit more flexible with everything. At the moment I do have a small cup of matcha or black tea and fruit every day and, occasionally, I eat sugar. Although I love nuts, I don’t eat them often and I feel like I don’t need them for energy. I still cannot believe that just one coaching call with Unique and "a few beans“ can make such a difference in my overall health and how good I now feel. I really cannot recommend enough to give TBP a try!
Thank you so much for your work and how easy you make it for people to start TBP!
— Monika
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I grew up in a health-conscious family so always considered myself 'healthy' and armed with enough knowledge about how to support my health. But after suffering from weight, adrenal fatigue, thyroid and other associated issues my entire life I got fed up constantly feeling like I had a limited amount of energy that I had to use sparingly and that no matter how much I exercised and how well I thought I ate, I was always carrying a few extra pounds. I had also spent most of my 20s in and out of every possible functional doctor / naturopath / acupuncturist / healer, none of which ever made a difference to my health so by the time I found Unique I was really looking for another way.
I had a false start on the bean protocol in Feb 2020 in that I did it for a month, felt some benefits and then life got in the way and I slipped back into my usual habits. Fast forward to May 2020, I had a miscarriage followed by 5 months of rapidly declining health, an inability to conceive again after falling pregnant on the first go and spent thousands on doctors and health professionals who could not figure out what was going on. Exasperated, I reached out to Unique (who was so amazingly supportive, empathetic and understanding of the hole I was in) and got myself back on the protocol. My digestive system improved almost overnight and my cycle came back after a month. Three months into the protocol, we conceived and I'm now 14 weeks pregnant!
My relationship with food has totally changed thanks to Unique and The Bean Protocol. I now see food as medicine and although I still have some way to go, I feel so empowered and so lucky to know I have the tools to continue supporting my healing journey. Unique is incredible, you know she's walked in your shoes and understands how frustrating and hard the healing path can be. She's also not judgemental or forceful in her approach - she gently guides you in the right direction, helping you understand the impact food is having on the body so you learn how to make the best food and lifestyle decisions for you. She's also incredibly responsive to every little random thought or question. I'm so grateful to have found Unique and beans!
— Samantha, California
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I cannot recommend Unique enough. If you are even 1% on the fence I would tell you that this could be the most life-changing decision you make! She's not selling supplements and throwing things at the wall to see what sticks (my experience with 4+ naturopaths, acupuncturists, and doctors) don't get me wrong, these practitioners are so helpful but the simplicity of the bean protocol is so refreshing. When you think about it, the average woman shouldn't need 10 supplements a day and needles all over your body to regulate your hormones. The BP is the answer. It's the 10000 year old method that we've lost our way from. Work with Unique! It will be the best decision you make. Your body will thank you. And I promise you won't gain weight if you've been paleo-shamed into fearing a chickpea :)
— Angela
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I started the bean protocol in November of 2020 but had my first call with Unique and received a personalized plan in mid-December. I was interested in the protocol mainly for hormonal issues. I had cramps, horrible PMS (especially emotional PMS), long/heavy periods, and cycles that were irregular and long — sometimes up to 40 days. I knew something was off, and Unique gave me a plan that worked like magic! It was hard work at first, especially giving up caffeine, but when I eventually went all in on the protocol, EVERYTHING changed for the better.
Hormonally, my cycles for the last five months have been 30-31 days like clockwork, NO cramps, NO emotional symptoms, and my period lasts about 4 days with light and healthy flow. I’ve never in my life experienced periods like this! It’s incredible. Beyond hormones, however, I am feeling better in so many other ways. I have always considered myself to be an anxious person, and for the first time in my life I feel CALM. Balanced. Nourished. Connected to my body. Before beans, I frequently had inflamed / loose stools / diarrhea, and that has completely healed as well. My tastebuds have shifted too. I find myself craving beans, and sugar and caffeine (something I was sure I couldn’t live without!) no long interest me at all. I also lost some extra lbs that I had put on during quarantine. I’m just feeling so good and so grateful to beans and to Unique’s support! Sending encouragement to anyone on this journey ❤️❤️❤️
— Sarah B.
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When I started working with Unique, I had been dealing with consistent IBS for 2+ years and I couldn’t pin point what was causing it — and I have tried absolutely everything you can imagine to figure it out. I never in a million years thought that my gut would tolerate, much less heal, with beans (a lot of beans) but alas I was willing to give anything a try. My husband and I were also trying to conceive our second baby and it was taking a lot longer than expected, especially since our first baby came on the first try. After following the protocol and some hand holding from Unique, not only have I not had a single IBS symptom in over a year (!!!) but I am presently 25 weeks pregnant with our second little love bug. A bean baby, because I ate bushels of them in the months before conceiving :) THANK YOU dear Unique, for all that you have done for me and so many others. Thank you for walking your walk and being such a wise and comforting light for so many. Our family is truly grateful.
— Meagan R. Hawaii
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Knowledge, sincerity, humor, compassion, and just an all-around badass coach. Unique Hammond and her guidance in the bean protocol has shifted my health, and life, in a way that I wouldn't have believed if I had just read a review on the 'bean protocol'. I had my son at 40 and afterward could not get my health back into alignment. It was a dark 6 years until I came across Unique and her guidance. My cholesterol is back within the normal range, I have lost what I think to be all of my 'baby weight', and my hormones are back into balance. If you are curious about this protocol, Unique is your person, she is certainly mine!
Lisa Larson, Los Angeles
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As an almost 20 year old, I struggled with constant stomach issues and had tried many techniques and medicines to fix it. I am going into month four of being on the bean protocol and working with unique has been such an amazing experience. She has helped me shift the way I think about food and I am so grateful that our paths crossed. Her kind heart and motivation is what helped me get through the first 2 months! This protocol has changed the way I feel daily and has helped improve my life, thanks to Uniques guidance!
— Sadie P.
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