Meagan R.
Gut health, IBS, Fertility.
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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Sarah B.
Painful periods, PMS, Long periods, Longevity and Wellness.
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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Angela
PMDD & Irregular periods
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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Hallie
Cystic Acne & Hormonal Imbalances
I was in such a bad place mentally and ready to give up all hope when I heard Lacy Phillips talk about Unique on her podcast. From that first episode, I had a ping that I needed to do this. This Bean protocol would be what was going to work for me. I also had a lot of doubt and worry. Would this protocol work for me? Would I be wasting more time and money? Am I jumping from one bandwagon to another? Would I be that ONE person that this protocol didn’t work for? I put off contacting Unique for a bit but finally decided to bite the bullet. To my surprise, this time, for the first time, things were different right from the beginning. Having SUPPORT was vital to me. Unique and I had weekly conversations, but also I was texting her non-stop in the beginning. She helped me let go of my fear and held my hand in one of the darkest times in my life. She was my therapist, my cheerleader, and also my voice of reason when I needed a bit of a push. I regularly sent her panic emails in the middle of the night to which she would wake up and call me immediately, even if we didn’t have a call or if it was a weekend. Unique is different than all of my other specialists I worked with over the years.
Unique has taught me two invaluable lessons that I will never forget; to use food as medicine and to listen to my body. I could not have done this without her and will forever be grateful to her for her compassion and guidance.
— Hallie K.
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Sadie P.
A 20 Year Old with Digestive Issues & Hormonal Imbalances
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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Lisa Larson
Hormonal Balancing, Weight Loss, Energy, & Lower Cholesterol
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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Rachel S.
“I worked with (Unique) for about 4 months, and a lot has changed for the positive for me. My energy has increased, my hair stopped falling out, my body reached peak performance, my skin cleared. She has become someone I look up to so much. Her persistence and passion for helping others is palpable. If you’re struggling with your health and can’t see a way out, I hear you, that was me too. She can and will help you, I promise you that!”
- Rachel S.
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Maryon K.
“I have always believed the food is medicine. If I could find the right diet, I knew I could be healthy. I tried many diets over the years trying to find the lifestyle diet that would heal my gut and keep me in good health, but after six months of it, they all failed. I heard Unique's story about healing her severe Crohn's disease from a shout-out on a podcast.. This diet has truly changed my life, and I am so grateful to it and to Unique for her expert guidance and encouragement. I plan to be on this diet for the rest of my life as a lifestyle.”
- Maryon K.
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Andy A.
“To say Unique altered the quality of my life is an understatement. The habits she helped me form not only dramatically improved my physical body, but my outlook on life as well. To this day, should I ever feel a slight tingling of my fingers or feet, I remember what Unique taught me – I reduce my sugar intake, eat cleaner, work out more and get rest. Obvious stuff to stay healthy. But in my case, it means so much more.”
- Andy A.
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Ellie H.
“Unique has coached me through my food choices and how to balance my diet without judgment (including random texts like “Can I eat this?”) but more importantly, she related to me emotionally when my friends and family couldn’t. Auto-immune diseases suck and they’re hard, but Unique reminds me every day that I’m not alone and I can heal holistically. I feel good, my symptoms have subsided, and my body is thanking me.”
- Ellie H.
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Allie P.
“A dear friend of mine read Unique’s book “Your tastebuds are a**holes” and then gifted it to me. I read it and immediately started on the protocol. In my eyes, if she put her own Crohn’s into remission then I’d be a fool not to give it a shot. That was back in April, almost six months ago and with Unique’s guidance and expertise and lots of patience on my part, I am healing my gut and slowly getting my life back!”
- Allie K.
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Alex
Dear Unique,
I am SO glad I decided to participate in your bean protocol coaching. This protocol is so healing but I found your support the actual magic I needed. I never felt like you were too busy to reach out and in fact often times you would be the one checking in on me. Your energy is so alive and always felt it rub off on me after our calls. I would recommend you and your wisdom x a thousand to anybody who is interested. I feel this lifestyle is exactly what I was seeking to lay a foundation of balance down in my life. Thank you thank you thank you!
Love, Alex
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Carron P.
“Within three months of treatment with Unique, I saw a huge improvement with my gut health. To this day I still follow the treatment plan she put me on to control the situation. Anyone would be lucky enough to have her treat them. Unique, I cannot even say enough thank you’s for making my life more enjoyable.”
- Carron P.
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Wendy B. Dallas Tx.
“Unique has been a force in reprioritizing my health. Her graceful way of balancing education with empathy and humor motivates me to do better for both of us.”
- Wendy B.
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Juliette F.
“She was able to get me on a strict diet and eliminate foods that would inflame the issue at hand.
After a long month, I was feeling 100x better and couldn’t have done it without her. She really was my guide through this process and she still helps me work on eating foods that work for me and my gut. She is truly an inspiration, friend, and someone I can trust with my health. It all starts with awareness of your body and Unique has taught me to really listen to my body and trust what I feel. ”
- Juliette F.
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Michelle Z.
“ I worked with Unique, but saw results that will last me the rest of my life. I've struggled with my health for the past 4 years after a series of stressful events that left me with an unbearable (and at times embarrassing) rash similar to eczema. The best thing about Unique is that SHE HAS BEEN THERE. She gets chronic illnesses, she gets the frustration, she gets the second-guessing... she just gets it. Which makes working with anyone so much easier.. What you'll get with her is far more than a nutritionist, or health coach -- you get a researcher, a teacher and she will never cheer from the sidelines, she will always run the race with you.”
- Michelle Z.
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