Reboot with AIP
An online health coaching program to reboot your system.
Need Refreshing? You are in the right place. You don’t have to do it alone.
Living with autoimmune disease can seem daunting and discouraging. But there is HOPE!
Many people with autoimmune disease are able to calm inflammation, lower their immune response, and find symptom relief through the Autoimmune Paleo protocol, commonly called AIP. This AIP online group health coaching program may make all the difference for you!
Reboot with AIP is designed specifically for those with autoimmune disease who want to address the root-cause of those things that are triggering symptoms in the body. However, when body systems become dysregulated due to exposure to inflammatory foods, lack of necessary micronutrients resulting in chronic systemic inflammation, you see evidence in not only the development of autoimmune disease but also in these symptoms:
- plaque build up in the arteries (cardiovascular disease)
- excessive fatigue
- weight gain especially around the waist (metabolic dysregulation)
- foggy thinking
- poor bone formation (osteoporosis)
- diabetes
- joint or muscle pain (arthritis)
- skin issues (eczema/psoriasis)
- seasonal allergies
- digestive issues (IBS/IBD/acid reflux, gas/bloating, diarrhea/constipation)
- headaches and migraines
- hormonal imbalances
- protein build up in the brain (Parkinson’s/Alzheimer’s)
- cancer
This Reboot with AIP program is designed for people who want to address the root cause of dysfunction in the body through food and modifiable lifestyle factors so you can feel energized and be active with the ones you love again!
You may be new to AIP, are embarking on your doctor's prescribed elimination diet, are reattempting one, or maybe you've done AIP before but need a refresher and some support. If you are brand new to AIP, then you can visit this page for more information, or schedule a free consult call with me to learn more about it and what to expect, or keep reading below.
Are you needing a little hope, support and encouragement?
Autoimmune disease doesn't have to hold you back!
When I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 2011, I was determined to take back my life! It takes hard work and commitment but it is possible! I know first hand that autoimmune disease doesn’t have to hold you back! You can make the lifestyle changes to take back your health and calm your symptoms. I have no signs of Crohn’s today and have more energy and life than I did when I was younger!
In this AIP health coaching program will discover how to identify and remove autoimmune triggers so you can lower inflammation, stop your symptoms and disease progression and rebuild your health.
After completing the program, clients tell me they feel better than they have in years!
Conventional medicine has let us down. It often takes years to receive an autoimmune diagnosis. Once diagnosed, they can only offer harsh medication to suppress the symptoms. They tell you that autoimmune disease just happens sometimes and that food and lifestyle have nothing to do with it.
That is simply not true. Food is medicine – or poison for some of us. There is a better way!
I know you have been frustrated, and isolated in dealing with this on your own. Now you don’t have to do this alone! And, you can feel better knowing you are addressing something that is within your control! Lifestyle factors like food, sleep, movement, stress management, and connections are areas that impact health in profound ways!
Together we can use food, faith and these Functional Medicine principles to address the root-cause, not just the symptoms.
My name is Dixie Mehrens and I'm a Functional Medicine Certified, National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, and an Autoimmune Paleo (AIP) Certified Coach. Using my personal and professional knowledge. I teach you how to take charge of your health. I want you to feel empowered by this information and confident in what changes you need to make to best support your condition, calm symptoms, reenergize, and find a sustainable healthy future.
Reboot with AIP will change your outlook!
I designed this program after completing the AIP training program which was based on Dr. Sarah Ballantyne’s book The Paleo Approach, Reverse Autoimmune Disease and Heal Your Body. It was co-lead by The Autoimmune Wellness duo Mickey Trescott, NTP and Angie Alt, NTC, CHC.
This 8-week program is comprehensive. It will include a weekly live group or private coaching session where you will receive a weekly lesson, can ask questions, and receive coaching support and encouragement. You will also have access to weekly modules that include videos and audios to go through at your own pace. Plus, you’ll receive handouts, self-tests, meal ideas, and even more bonus videos.
I take a slow approach to transitioning into the full AIP way of eating but also address the mind-set side of autoimmune disease and the lifestyle factors that play into your overall health. I feel like it is important for you to have a good understanding of what happens in the body because knowledge is power. That power helps you make the best choices for your body.
Whether you are new to AIP, or you have done AIP or another elimination diet in the past but struggled with a particular aspect of it, you will find this program worth its weight in gold!
Expect to spend about 2-3 hours per week engaging with the materials and in coaching. And, the program cost includes all the videos modules, materials, handouts and live weekly coaching!
AND, the good news is that you won’t be doing this alone! You'll have support of a Functional Medicine Certified, National Board Certified and AIP Certified Coach. And, if you join the group coaching, you'll have the support of others joining you on this journey in the program.
This is about you taking charge of your health and implementing change that makes a real difference!
Are you ready to take back your health?
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My Story
Over the years various symptoms would rise but each time I would see a conventional doctor and take a medication for it. No one ever asked what was causing these symptoms. It started with anxiety attacks that lead to depression, despite a wonderfully blessed life. Then, hypothyroidism. Reoccurent infections – usually with rounds of antibiotics. Dental troubles. Long-term anemia. Fatigue. Debilitating fatigue. Digestive troubles. And, it continued to snowball.
I eventually ended up seeing a gastroenterologist and was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. I wanted to know what caused it and how to prevent or reverse it. The doctor just wanted me to come back when I was worse to talk about medications that could suppress my symptoms. I wanted to know the root cause so I could make different choices and prevent the acceleration of the disease. The outlook for Crohn’s is grim. That was not the future I wanted for myself.
I began researching how foods can affect the body and did an elimination diet to discover what foods might be immune system triggers for me. In doing that, I discovered numerous food sensitivities. I changed what I ate. This changed my life.
Nearly all the digestive issues I was having resolved themselves after avoiding the foods my body was reacting to and by taking steps to restore my gut. I sought the help of a Functional Medicine practitioner to help with the fine-tuning, supplementation and additional lab testing. I became myself again and got my energy and life back! But, it can be a difficult, long and sometimes lonely journey. That is what lead me into health coaching and creating this program.
Comprehensive
Elimination food plans are the gold standard for identifying food intolerances and sensitivities. You know how your body feels! This teaches you how to listen to your body even more closely! And, this is what changed my life!
But this AIP program is more than just learning about foods. This addresses the mental and emotional side of the journey, the practical side of organizing yourself, garnering the support you need, and implementing the lifestyle changes that work synergistically to support your health.
There is nothing worse than finishing a program and feeling like you didn’t have all the information. That is NOT the case with this. It is completely comprehensive. You have to do the work, and cook for yourself, but you won’t be left wanting to know the practical side of implementing AIP.
WIth the Reboot with AIP Online Group Health Coaching Program you will:
Successfully navigate the AIP protocol and discover your specific food sensitivities.
- Gradually work your way into the full AIP protocol.
- Progress in how you eat, move, manage stress, or in your sleep habits.
- Be in less pain, feel energized, focused, and stop your symptoms.
- Work through reintroducing foods methodically - this is the trickiest part for most people.
- Finally push past the thoughts and barriers holding you back.
- Discover tips and tricks in meal planning, cooking and prepping techniques.
- Receive the support and encouragement you need.
- Ask questions and get answers to help you understand why you are making the changes you are and how to be successful.
- Uncover the motivation you need to keep pushing forward and get control over your health.
DETAILS:
- Access to an online group health coaching program.
- Conducted securely through HIPAA-compliant telehealth with easy to use browser link.
- Weekly 60-minute coaching sessions where there is a short presentation for the week, we will focus on mindset around these changes, I'll answer your questions and support you with coaching. I will be live with you each week so you can get the support you need.
- Approximately 120 minutes of additional supportive and instructional video/audio modules each week that you can do at your own pace.
- Over 40 handouts to support you through each stage and serve as tools to use well after the program.
- 24-hour access to me through a private group chat through a secure online portal that is easy to use.
- Groups typically start in September and January. The next group will be announced fall 2023.
- Private 8-week AIP Coaching program also available and can start when you are ready.
What participants said about it:
"I was diagnosed with celiac and inflammatory arthritis. I used to have to take the stairs one at a time. I couldn't do normal things like clean the house or yard work. I couldn't get through the day without needing a nap and even had a low grade fever for a year. I really thought I would just get worse and worse. I went through Dixie's AIP group program and figured out what I was eating that was contributing to inflammation. Now I feel so much better and can do things I couldn't before and more. It really helped me to have accountability with Dixie and I keep listening to her modules to keep it fresh in my mind. Now, for the first time in seven years, my inflammation markers are normal. My doctor said no one is doing as good as me! He even lowered my Plaquenil and said he would keep lowering it. This has been a turning point for me. I really thought I'd be on medication for the rest of my life." From Talleri B.
"Thank you so much for putting this together! This is just what I need for motivation and to help me stay on track." From Michelle M.
"I learned how much food was impacting me negatively. As we slowly eliminated groups, I could feel the improvement within a few days. I learned my body wasn't failing me but reacting the way it was designed. It was the food I was eating before that was failing me. Having a support system is the success to implementing AIP. It can make a huge impact very quickly when you have someone to guide you through it. I felt empowered instead of self-pity. I am taking control of my health in a way that I never knew was possible." From Nikki H.
"Doctors tell you to eat better, but they don't have the time to help you. You really need someone, like Dixie, to help you, support you through the process and tell you how to do that. Health coaching was an important part of helping me make the changes I needed to make. The AIP program was organized, helped me more than anything else had, the videos were the best. " From Carol F.
“I wanted help with the AIP program and especially reintroduction. I tried it on my own and wasn’t where I wanted to be. With Dixie’s help I’ve been able to discover what has been holding me back and move forward. This was so helpful to me. She encouraged me to be persistent and confident. I haven’t felt this good in years. I now have hope. That’s worth everything. I would encourage anyone considering this program to participate. It well exceeded all of my expectations.” From Ann B.
“I decided to do the AIP program with my daughter to support her. I didn’t realize how much it would help me too! I’m a former nurse. They don’t teach you about food. The program helped me understand the damage my lifestyle has brought to me and understand what I need to do to improve my health. In implementing AIP, I’ve had gradual weight-loss, my sinuses are better, joints don’t hurt, my blood pressure is better, I sleep better and I just feel better overall!” From Lyn B.
Are you ready to take back your health?
Not sure yet? Need more information? Take a look at the program outline below. Or, schedule a quick free call here to ask questions and see if it is right for you! This program is offered in a group or privately.
Week 1 – Preparation
We will take this first week to understand how autoimmunity works, what triggers it, the science behind AIP and why certain foods are included and other excluded, the role of gut health, record our baseline symptoms, discover your transition style, explore motivation, create a personal mission statement, and more.
Week 2 – Implementation
This week we go deeper into the foods included and excluded on AIP, why, offer guidance on tricky foods including spices, begin easing into AIP with the first food changes, look at meal planning, learn about organization and why it is important, how we can prioritize our health and more.
Week 3 – Tips and Tricks
We will take the next step in removing and adding in foods, talk about nutrient density and how it supports the body, short cuts, breakfasts, snacks, dining out, travel, how it is more than just willpower and more.
Week 4 – Stress and Emotional Side of Autoimmune Disease
As we add in another weekly layer to the AIP plan, we will explore the profound impact stress has on the immune system, what cortisol really does in the body, learn a body hack for stress management, do a self-test, look at our support systems, evaluate internal and external stressors on the body that impact the immune system, talk about how to overcome cravings and learn about physical hunger, and much more.
Week 5 – Hormone Connection
Not only will we begin the next elimination, we will look at how blood sugar, insulin, meal timing, circadian rhythms, and hunger hormones all interact with the immune system. We will explore emotional eating and what is really going on under the surface. We will also talk about how autoimmune disease impacts our weight loss efforts and what you can do about it.
Week 6 – Lifestyle Components
We will continue the next AIP elimination as we discuss the importance of rest, recovery and how it impacts the immune system, benefits of movement, self-care, boundaries, support, connection, our relationship with electronics, perform a sleep quality test and more.
Week 7- Reintroduction Discussion
This is the final week of implementing the food changes of AIP. You should be noticing a difference! We will talk about the prerequisites to meet before doing reintroductions, when to do them, how, why symptom tracking is important, what to look for, and why this phase is so critical and more.
Week 8 – Looking Forward
As we wrap up, we will recap where we have been, and begin looking forward, anticipating challenges or obstacles that lie ahead and how to navigate them successfully, what is next, revisit our baseline symptom tracker to see how far we have come and discuss troubleshooting.
Plus, there are over 40 supportive downloads as well as helpful links. Expect about 2 hours per week listening to additional videos/audios and reading materials.
If you or your doctor have included or excluded specific foods, you can easily adapt the AIP plan to fit your needs. Or, if you want to just absorb all the information before plunging in, that is okay too! Although we will continue to move through the program as we meet live each week, you can implement as much or as little as you need and go at your own pace. Join us each week as we discuss the prior week, answer any questions and prepare for the next step.
This is a program where you can do as much or as little as you feel prepared to tackle. We are each on our own individual journey. This information and support will help you feel prepared to tackle it successfully.
Whether you have never done an elimination food plan before, or have attempted AIP before but struggled with parts of it, this will leave you with the confidence to move forward and take charge of your health again!
Ready to get started?
“Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” Isaiah 43:19 (NIV)
Still not sure exactly what to expect and if it will work for you? Let’s talk about it! No pressure.
Book a free consult call here or email me your question here - be sure to mention the AIP program.
Let's use food, faith and Functional Medicine principles to help you be an overcomer!