PROGRAM DETAILS

Autoimmune Health Coaching Program

by Dixie Mehrens

Languages

English

Type

1-1 Program

Duration

60 minutes / weekly

Price

from 595 USD for 8 sessions

Overview

What you'll achieve

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Identify and address the root-causes of your symptoms

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Create supportive eating patterns to reduce or even eliminate symptoms

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Adjust lifestyle habits to support your condition

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Increase energy

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Gain clarity and confidence in knowing how to support your body

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Receive meal planning guidance, how to navigate social events, and travel tips

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Learn how hormones play a role

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Find inner strength to persevere with making healthy changes

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Feel encouraged about your future health

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Know how to move forward and sustain your healthy changes

Who this is for

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Diagnosed with autoimmunity or suspect it

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Concerned about symptom progression, with or without meds

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Have tried numerous diets in the past that haven’t helped or worked

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Knows food plays a role and is ready to get to the bottom of food sensitivities

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Frustrated with all the info out there and which applies to you

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Have felt isolated in dealing with symptoms on your own

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Have not received adequate answers on diet and lifestyle from your doctor

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Ready to address the things that are within your control

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Want a guide to give clarity on what to do

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Sick and tired of being sick and tired - ready to make diet and lifestyle changes

What’s included

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Comprehensive 8-week online program

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45-60 minutes of weekly coaching support from someone who has done this herself

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Over 13 hours of educational instruction and guidance through video

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Over 40 handouts, guides, and self-tests

Program structure

1. Week 1 - Preparation

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Lay the ground work, understand how autoimmunity works, what triggers it, the science behind AIP, learn your needs and desired outcome, explore gut health, discover your transition style, explore motivation, and more.

2. Week 2 - Implementation

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Learn about foods included and excluded on AIP and why, complete guide on meal planning, organization, determining and prioritizing which changes you will make and how, begin easing into your first healthy changes.

3. Week 3 - Practical Tips and Tricks

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You will take the next step in removing and adding in foods, learn about nutrient density and how it supports the body, learn short cuts, breakfasts, snacks, dining out, travel, how these changes are about more than just willpower, and more.

4. Week 4 - Stress & Emotional Side of Autoimmunity and Change

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Stress has a profound impact on the immune system and symptoms, learn what cortisol really does in the body and a body hack for stress management, evaluate internal and external stressors, how to overcome cravings, and much more.

5. Week 5 - Hormone Connection

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Discover how blood sugar, insulin, meal timing, circadian rhythms, and hunger hormones all interact with the immune system. We will explore emotional eating. How autoimmune disease impacts our weight loss efforts and what to do about it.

6. Week 6 - Lifestyle Components

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Rest and sleep impact the immune system in a profound way, take a sleep quality test. Learn the benefits of movement and best types for autoimmunity, self-care, boundaries, support, connection, and more.

7. Week 7 - Reintroductions

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Learn the prerequisites to meet before doing food reintroductions, when to do them, how, why symptom tracking is important, what to look for, why this phase is so critical, and more.

8. Week 8 - Looking Forward

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How to navigate seen and unforeseen challenges that lie ahead, troubleshooting, what's next, how to maintain your healthy changes, and how to move forward from here.

What you’ll need

Verified Top Expert

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Dixie Mehrens

FMCHC, NBC-HWC, AIP Certified

United States

5 years experience

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FAQs

Still need more clarity? Here are answers to some commonly asked questions.

Is this for me if I'm not yet diagnosed with an autoimmune disease?

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YES! Even more so! If you make changes to support your body’s functions now, maybe you can avoid a life-long chronic disease! Most people find significant symptom improvements regardless of their diagnosis.

What is the Autoimmune Paleo Protocol, also known as AIP?

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AIP is an elimination diet developed by a doctor that temporarily removes the foods known to contribute to autoimmune flares and symptoms. Later, those foods are reintroduced in a specific way to help you determine if they are a contributing factor for you. There are numerous published peer-reviewed journals and clinical trials proving AIP’s efficacy for autoimmune symptom reduction.

What if I don't want to do an elimination diet?

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That is okay! You can do as few or as many changes as you are ready to make! I will work with you on whatever you are currently ready to do. Regardless how much you choose to implement, the information gleaned will empower you to make decisions for your body going forward. And, we could all eat better and do life in a healthier way! You can start where you are ready - even if that means just eating more vegetables or cooking one meal at home a week.

What if my doctor has said to eat or avoid certain foods?

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Great! I can help you do just that! The program is fully customizable to fit your dietary needs, challenges, likes, or dislikes. We will adjust to make it work for you. The concepts will be the same so they can be applied to your unique situation and needs. And, this program will also arm you with knowledge to ask good questions and have even better conversations with your doctor.

How much time does this program really take?

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Honestly, you will need to carve out some time each week to focus on your health. Although, this time can be spread throughout the week to make it easier. This will breakdown to about 2-hours of additional videos/audio each week. You can listen in the car, or on a walk, or while doing dishes. Then, our coaching sessions are 45-60 minutes each week. Plus, you will want time to meal plan and think about what you’ve learned so you can determine how you want to apply it to your life.

What if this is too hard and I can't do it?

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This is a common fear but not to worry. My clients don’t fail! They learn and adapt. I help you find ways to make the changes you really want to make. I clarify the process and offer step-by-step guidance. We will work together to find what works for your life. Change is always hard but so worth it. And sometimes small changes have a much bigger impact than we realize!

What kinds of foods would I be eating?

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The program encourages healthy foods everyone should be eating anyway. Plan on eating mostly meats, vegetables, and healthy fats. No need for additional shakes, powders, or special foods. I also provide meal planning guidance, meal ideas, and lots of time saving tips and tricks.

I am a vegan or vegetarian. Will this work for me?

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Although we can still work together, the AIP philosophy is that animal-based proteins are required for healing. The body is made of amino acids. Healing and repairing of tissues requires amino acids. Many plant-based foods do not contain complete amino acids or the nutrients required for healing tissues damaged by autoimmunity. If this is a non-negotiable for you, this program may not be a good fit.

I don't really cook. Will this still work for me?

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Even clients who don’t want to cook can benefit from this program. I offer guidance in the program on how to navigate this as well. Although there is something satisfying about feeding yourself nutrient dense foods that make us feel healthier and happier.