Is the Urban Monk program too restrictive to follow?

While Cinde Woodcock admitted the program sounded restrictive initially, she found the results were 'not murky' and the benefits of feeling great made the dietary changes entirely worth the effort.

Can Urban Monk help with long-term digestive issues like GERD?

Yes, Cinde reported having reflux issues for at least 20 years and found that the education provided in the Interconnected series helped her understand and fix the problem rather than just masking symptoms with medication.

What is the benefit of the Interconnected series over traditional medicine?

Cinde found that while specialists like gastroenterologists offered medications like Nexium to mask symptoms, Urban Monk provided an education on what was actually happening in her stomach, allowing for sustainable healing.

Can you lose weight during menopause without restrictive pill diets?

Yes, Tracy Bond successfully lost over 50 pounds using a natural approach focused on good health and targeted supplements rather than 'lose weight fast' pills. She found that working with her body's intelligence allowed her to succeed even when she previously doubted she could.

Should I wait until after the holidays to start a health program?

Tracy Bond initially considered waiting, but Dr. Tauzin encouraged her to start immediately because there will always be holidays or special occasions. Tracy credits starting right away as the reason she actually followed through with the program.

How does Denver Vitalist Medicine handle previous autoimmune concerns?

Tracy Bond sought help specifically because she feared her menopausal body cramps were a sign of recurring autoimmune issues. Dr. Tauzin used a natural approach that avoided the negative side effects Tracy experienced with past 'pill diets' that had previously messed up her thyroid and blood system.

What do real people say about autoimmune support?

12 people recorded interviews about autoimmune support across 12 organisations. 5 of them mentioned more energy through the day in their own words. The most common timeframe people described was over a year. Every figure below is a count of what people said in their recorded interview — not a clinical trial or a survey.

First-hand accounts from people who talked about autoimmune support in their recorded interview.

What people said changed

Counts of interviews where the person described this in their own words.

More energy5 of 12 mentioned it
“Stick with the program because I'm getting health and vitality back and feeling better.”Cinde Woodcock
Symptom relief4 of 12 mentioned it
“I think this program can be helpful for any of these conditions to help keep flares at bay, even possibly reduce or even eliminate your medications, which is what my goal in life is.”Dora Chan
Digestion3 of 12 mentioned it
“I can feel that I don't have any stomach issues right now, but more than that, I just felt better than I have in a long time.”Cinde Woodcock
Better sleep3 of 12 mentioned it
“I have successfully lost over 50 pounds, have much better sleep.”Tracy Bond
Weight change2 of 12 mentioned it
“I didn't think I'd be able to lose 50+ pounds.”Tracy Bond
Mental clarity2 of 12 mentioned it
“And one of the things I've noticed is over the last few years, I have found myself with a really increase in brain fog and a lot of fatigue.”Sara
Better systems2 of 12 mentioned it
“I still kind of struggle with it because I'm still going through the process but I feel so much better than before and I'm just relieved and liberated.”Arlene C
More clients2 of 12 mentioned it
“Professionally, I'm able to offer all these tidbits of knowledge to my own clients and bring this wonderful program to my clients so that I can help them see amazing transformations in themselves.”Dora Chan

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How long it took

Over a year · 2

Stories in this topic

Showing 12 of 12 interviews.

What people were sceptical about first

“How to improve my sleep, how to reset my nervous system so that I'm always more calm and supporting my digestion.”Dora Chan
“Dr. Melisa Skyrm admitted to being a 'Doubting Thomas' initially because the method is not very concrete. However, she was convinced after seeing immediate results, such as a teenager with swollen, stinging eyes reporting he was 80% better and able to play sp…”Dr. Melisa Skyrm
“Sharon Blanco initially hesitated due to the monthly cost of the supplement. However, she stated that after experiencing the improvement in her quality of life, the cost no longer mattered to her.”Sharon Blanco

Frequently asked

Is the Urban Monk program too restrictive to follow?: While Cinde Woodcock admitted the program sounded restrictive initially, she found the results were 'not murky' and the benefits of feeling great made the dietary changes entirely worth the effort. — Cinde Woodcock
Can Urban Monk help with long-term digestive issues like GERD?: Yes, Cinde reported having reflux issues for at least 20 years and found that the education provided in the Interconnected series helped her understand and fix the problem rather than just masking symptoms with medication. — Cinde Woodcock
What is the benefit of the Interconnected series over traditional medicine?: Cinde found that while specialists like gastroenterologists offered medications like Nexium to mask symptoms, Urban Monk provided an education on what was actually happening in her stomach, allowing for sustainable healing. — Cinde Woodcock
Can you lose weight during menopause without restrictive pill diets?: Yes, Tracy Bond successfully lost over 50 pounds using a natural approach focused on good health and targeted supplements rather than 'lose weight fast' pills. She found that working with her body's intelligence allowed her to succeed even when she previously doubted she could. — Tracy Bond
Should I wait until after the holidays to start a health program?: Tracy Bond initially considered waiting, but Dr. Tauzin encouraged her to start immediately because there will always be holidays or special occasions. Tracy credits starting right away as the reason she actually followed through with the program. — Tracy Bond
How does Denver Vitalist Medicine handle previous autoimmune concerns?: Tracy Bond sought help specifically because she feared her menopausal body cramps were a sign of recurring autoimmune issues. Dr. Tauzin used a natural approach that avoided the negative side effects Tracy experienced with past 'pill diets' that had previously messed up her thyroid and blood system. — Tracy Bond