I Had Diabetes, Crohn's & No Testosterone — Here's What Healed Me | Jeff Juices | Ep 18

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SUMMARY

In this Raw Talks episode recorded live in Bali, Jeff (known online as Jeff Juices) shares his remarkable healing journey — from chronic illness, Crohn's disease, and dangerously low testosterone to vibrant health through raw food, juicing, and extended water fasting. Speaking candidly with the audience, Jeff answers questions on parasites and worms, the distilled vs. spring water debate, fasting physiology vs. juice cleansing, blood work on a raw diet, and how to share this lifestyle without being preachy. His central message: fasting is the most powerful tool for deep healing, and the body's intelligence does the rest.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 – From Bedridden to Thriving: Jeff's Raw Healing Story

1:35 – Crohn's, Diabetes & 30 Years of Abuse: How Illness Became the Wake-Up Call

4:00 – Let Food Be Thy Medicine — But Not When You're Sick

5:42 – Why Fasting Beats Fruit: The Power of an Empty Stomach

7:32 – Spiritual Awakening Through Fasting: The Serpent, Costa Rica & Finding God

10:13 – Fasting from Your Phone: Clearing the Noise to Find Yourself

12:26 – Parasites & Worms: Why Water Fasting Beats Herbal Remedies

19:45 – Distilled Water vs. Spring Water: Which Is Best for Fasting?

32:30 – Juice Cleanse vs. Water Fast: Why They're Not the Same Thing

36:06 – How Long Should You Fast? Breaking Down 21, 30 & 40-Day Fasts

44:00 – Fasting Safely: Knowing Your Limits & The Importance of Supervision

57:31 – Blood Work on a Raw Diet: Testosterone, B12 & What the Numbers Really Show

1:05:01 – Sharing This Lifestyle Without Preaching: How to Plant Seeds, Not Judgement

1:15:21 – Upcoming Retreats: Raw Fruit Adventure & 21-Day Public Fasting Retreat in Bali