Project Rook

On today's episode, we're talking about curing what doctors say is incurable. My guest, Jazmine Janay, is walking us through her journey back to healing, health, and wellness. From a 100-pound weight loss to becoming a junk food vegan that led to several debilitating autoimmune conditions at age 22, she describes in detail the moment she decided to put her health back in her hands. Twitter: @jazminejanay www.WellnessWithJaz.com

How you gon' win when you ain't right within? Our bodies are falling apart, our minds have gone to , and we have become weak links who, rather than operating in our power, have become emotional pawns in this earthly game. The problem, however, is that we claim we're here to leave a legacy. So as much as we would like to "preach" to the youth, the question at hand is what are we really "doing" to illustrate what healthy, wise and abundant living really looks like?

I don't want to hear anything else about toxic masculinity because what we're now experiencing in response to this "problem" is toxic femininity. Society has created a narrative for women to follow and we have followed suit to our own detriment. Until focus is shifted to the matter at hand, we will continue to see the rise in mental and physical health problems with women that ultimately trickle down to our children, our families and our community.

When people say that some are just "lucky" because they healed from an illness or condition, please know that is some utter bullshat. In the health game there is no such thing as luck. It's levels to healing. Like pulling back the layers of an onion, you decide how deep you wanna go. However, before you can even consider that, there's one fundamental question that you haven't asked that is more than likely hindering 1)your ability to consider what's possible and 2)your overall health progress. Let's talk about it. Episode Notes [01:22] Rook update (or rant :) [13:55] The question you haven't asked

We all seem to agree that children's behavior is often stimulated to a larger degree by specific things they eat or drink, yet we have such a hard time accepting the correlation between what we, as adults, put in our mouths and its effects on our mood, thought processes and behavior. As society continues to shift, it would behoove you to make your mental focus a top priority and the first way you can do that is by checking the types of "food" you're putting in your body.

I know, I know, marijuana is all natural, straight from mother earth so it can't be a problem. Maybe. Or maybe you've abused it so much that instead of you controlling it, it now controls you? The task, as with everything in life is self-checking to be sure you're aware the moment your vice no longer becomes an option that you choose but rather a "need" that you've become dependent upon.

We've hit an interesting place in society where the masses are finding comfort by embracing, seeking, and desiring all things quick, fast, fake and phony. Can one really love themselves if they are willing to risk their health and life to alter their physical body based on a standard created by society? Of course, people have the right to do what they choose but what's important to remember is that the Law of Cause and Effect still applies.

We're wrapping up the last episode in the #DetoxSeries with the three main takeaways to remember about detoxing. If nothing else, keep in mind detoxing is the key to health and longevity, and reversing illness and disease. Thank you to www.healthyself360.com for sponsoring the series! Episode Notes [05:00] 1st thing you should remember about detoxing [13:00] 2nd thing you should remember about detoxing [23:35] 3rd thing you should remember about detoxing

Episode 3 of the #DetoxSeries we're talking about parasites and the role they play in our health, or lack thereof. But more importantly, we're discussing why detoxing is important for addressing parasitic activity in the body. Episode Notes [02:30] My experience with parasites [07:55] When do parasites show up on the scene [11:50] Does the body naturally detox? [20:00] Why does detox matter when dealing with parasites? [22:05] Microbes and oxygen deficiency [26:05] Why detoxing is the key to dealing with foreign agents

The #DetoxSeries continues! Let's cut the scientific jargon and discuss what exactly detoxing is and why it's important. A special thanks to HealThyself360 for sponsoring the Project Rook Detox Giveaway! Enter to win one of five free herbal cleanses at bit.ly/projectrookgiveaway Episode Notes [02:10] Rant - More proof that we're not well [15:15] Breaking down the basics of detoxing [22:00] Disease, cleansing and detoxification

All month we're talking Detoxification! What is it? Why does it matter? How is it done? Is it really the key to health and longevity? Is it the answer to reversing illness and disease? Thank you to the #DetoxSeries Sponsor. Mama Khemmy of Heal Thyself 360 www.healthyself360.com Episode Notes [03:30] The most important part of detoxing [07:20] The impact of generational programming [10:00] The health that you want must be created in your mind [14:55] Physical stress and mental stress [18:55] The impact of family & generational thinking [26:45] Toxic women [30:00] The stress of trying to live up to society's expectations [33:50] What you obsess over has your power [36:56] As a man thinketh so is he [39:25] Cleaning the body will open the gateway to a clean mind

Fear, misinformation and vaccines. Everything you need to scare people into disregarding their natural instincts and willingly poisoning themselves. Your body is powerful and is equipped to keep you healthy. If you're not then there must be something else in play. Let's talk about it. Episode Notes [01:54] The importance of self and intuition [04:25] What you do mentally when you "prepare" for the flu [08:20] What is the cold and flu season [10:10] What is the flu shot [18:45] How are people getting sick if there is no cold and flu season? [26:05] Your body doesn't lie and is giving you warning signs [30:10] The role of your immune system [36:57] What you must do to protect yourself

Straight no chaser. This summer will be no different than the last because nothing in your life and routine is different than the last. You're on the same bs and that's why your health and body are still falling apart. You've now drawn a line in the sand and your actions basically confirm that staying comfortable and eating reckless means more to you than the vitality and longevity that comes with getting your mind and mouth in check. And that my friend, is a shame. Episode Notes [04:10] Number 1 reason you'll be a again this summer [08:15] Number 2 reason you'll be a again this summer [11:05] Number 3 reason you'll be a again this summer [18:50] Why you must go hard and get out of your comfort zone [21:22] What's needed to access another level of living [23:49] What's required to get results this summer

In the midst of our family constantly telling us how they have the right to eat and live the way they want (which is true), they forget to mention that their failing health will ultimately become someone else's problem. Burden is really the word, I mean let's not sugarcoat this. Whether physically, mentally or financially, when the health of those around us declines the implications are widespread for everyone connected to the ailing family member. Dance around the truth is not helping us, it's time to address this head on.

Let's stop playing games. What are you willing to give up for the health you want? For the life YOU said you wanted. I'm challenging you to get serious about your vision and goals for 2018. You're either identifying with the loser or the winner in you and if you say you're a winner you must give up something or someone to win.

"Fluoride is the top developmental neurotoxicant." The rabbit hole goes deep, my friends. For decades your government and public officials have known that fluoride was toxic and detrimental to your health. Yet they've not only sat in silence, they've intentionally misled the public by promoting fluoride as a safe and required option to protect your teeth. Fluoride has been linked to everything from cancer, to kidney disease, hypothyroidism, and lower IQ. Could your unresolved health issues be directly related to this neurotoxin?

When I think of the word mafia there's one thing that comes to mind, Big Tobacco. After over 50 years of knowingly lying and deceiving the public about the deleterious effects of smoking, the Tobacco industry is just now being held accountable in the court of law and admitting their detrimental actions. There are so many lessons that can be learned and so many clues that reflect how much of the same playbook used by the Tobacco industry in the 1900s are still very much in effect today.

Sorry to inform you but those resolutions are more than likely not going to help you move the needle this year. Is that being negative? Of course not. But you DO want to be successful this year don't you? Well I'm trying to help a brotha or sista out and explain why just making resolutions similar to what you've done in the past won't be enough for you to achieve the health and wellness goals you've set this year.

What exactly is this culture and legacy we speak so highly of? We're dying people. And early. Throughout hip hop we not only see the promotion of degenerative lifestyles but we see the artists we've come to love succumb to illness, disease and often early death. How exactly can you move any movement, community or culture forward when our health is failing at the rates they are?

Let's clear one thing up before we go into 2018. Black folk WILL remain sick and stupid going into the new year, not by accident and not due to white supremacy or any other bs being told to you by your black favs. There are three concrete reasons why and the proof is in the pudding!