How does Living Proof Institute help with accountability for stress eaters?

Dawn Hoogstraten noted that as a stress eater, she needed someone to follow along with her. Living Proof provided this through a complete package including weekly Friday classes and direct support from Dipa to ensure she remained accountable to her goals.

Can changing your diet really help with chronic sinus issues and joint pain?

According to Dawn, eliminating inflammatory foods through the Living Proof plan cleared her sinuses within just two days. She also reported that the pain in her hands and hip, which previously prevented her from sleeping, completely disappeared.

Is the Living Proof Institute program just a temporary diet?

Dawn describes the program as a 'lifestyle' rather than just a diet. She emphasizes that the Friday classes and mindset tools like journaling and gratitude are intended to be lifetime habits that continue even after reaching a weight goal.

Is the investment in functional medicine worth the cost?

The patient admitted it took a long time to reach a point where she was willing to invest in herself. However, after reaching a 'low place' with her health, she found that the personalized care and life-changing results at Vitality Renewal justified the investment.

What are you able to do now that you weren't able to do before the program?

I'm able to get around comfortably. My joints don't hurt. I can go up and down the stairs. I can walk. I can get on the ground and work out. I'm gonna have my first grandchild, and I'll be able to hold her. I feel so much better. I'm able to do everything that I should've been able to do for the last 20 years.

What surprised you the most about working with the Vitality Renewal team?

The personalization and the authentic approach to every level of my care, whether it was looking at a blood panel or taking a deeper dive into specificities. They truly listened and would cater my program of care every step of the way. They weren't just giving me medications; they were giving me vitamins and supplemen…

What do real people say about inflammation?

34 people recorded interviews about inflammation across 20 organisations. 22 of them mentioned less pain 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 inflammation in their recorded interview.

Individual results vary. This is one customer's first-hand account of their own experience, recorded on camera and published unedited. It is not medical advice, and nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Talk to a qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about your health.

What people said changed

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

Less pain22 of 34 mentioned it
“The inflammation... like, I had pain in my hands, my sinuses were always stuffed, I couldn't sleep at night on my one hip, and all that's gone.”Dawn Hoogstraten
More energy15 of 34 mentioned it
“I definitely have more energy.”Dawn Hoogstraten
Weight change10 of 34 mentioned it
“I think people don't realize a lot of your health issues are probably food related, so that was a big thing for me, and even as I was losing weight —or releasing weight —it felt like much more, like, you know, I was d…”Dawn Hoogstraten
Family & relationships9 of 34 mentioned it
“And she's like yeah no problem get back to me and my husband had stepped in during the conversation and on that dog walk he's like no Jo-Ann I support this like let's do it.”Jo-Ann Floreal
Better sleep7 of 34 mentioned it
“The inflammation... like, I had pain in my hands, my sinuses were always stuffed, I couldn't sleep at night on my one hip, and all that's gone.”Dawn Hoogstraten
Mental clarity7 of 34 mentioned it
“I'm sleeping better, I get more REM and more deep sleep, my memory is better, I don't have joint pain - lots of physical improvements.”Jennifer Scott
Mobility6 of 34 mentioned it
“I joined a Pilates club, walk a lot more, my sleep is a lot better.”Jennifer Scott
Felt supported5 of 34 mentioned it
“And she's like yeah no problem get back to me and my husband had stepped in during the conversation and on that dog walk he's like no Jo-Ann I support this like let's do it.”Jo-Ann Floreal

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How long it took

2 weeks – 2 months · 1
Over a year · 2

Stories in this topic

Showing 12 of 34 interviews.

What people were sceptical about first

“The patient admitted it took a long time to reach a point where she was willing to invest in herself. However, after reaching a 'low place' with her health, she found that the personalized care and life-changing results at Vitality Renewal justified the inves…”Promotional Video
“So for me, the cost, I don't know how else to explain it, but It's worth it to me.”Robin Fapp
“Joy Eason admitted that she initially thought the program was a bit pricey. However, after being 'down and out' from failed medical treatments, she decided the investment was worth it to avoid further hormonal injections and gain power over her own health.”Joy

Frequently asked

How does Living Proof Institute help with accountability for stress eaters?: Dawn Hoogstraten noted that as a stress eater, she needed someone to follow along with her. Living Proof provided this through a complete package including weekly Friday classes and direct support from Dipa to ensure she remained accountable to her goals. — Dawn Hoogstraten
Can changing your diet really help with chronic sinus issues and joint pain?: According to Dawn, eliminating inflammatory foods through the Living Proof plan cleared her sinuses within just two days. She also reported that the pain in her hands and hip, which previously prevented her from sleeping, completely disappeared. — Dawn Hoogstraten
Is the Living Proof Institute program just a temporary diet?: Dawn describes the program as a 'lifestyle' rather than just a diet. She emphasizes that the Friday classes and mindset tools like journaling and gratitude are intended to be lifetime habits that continue even after reaching a weight goal. — Dawn Hoogstraten
Is the investment in functional medicine worth the cost?: The patient admitted it took a long time to reach a point where she was willing to invest in herself. However, after reaching a 'low place' with her health, she found that the personalized care and life-changing results at Vitality Renewal justified the investment. — Promotional Video
What are you able to do now that you weren't able to do before the program?: I'm able to get around comfortably. My joints don't hurt. I can go up and down the stairs. I can walk. I can get on the ground and work out. I'm gonna have my first grandchild, and I'll be able to hold her. I feel so much better. I'm able to do everything that I should've been able to do for the last 20 years. — Promotional Video
What surprised you the most about working with the Vitality Renewal team?: The personalization and the authentic approach to every level of my care, whether it was looking at a blood panel or taking a deeper dive into specificities. They truly listened and would cater my program of care every step of the way. They weren't just giving me medications; they were giving me vitamins and supplemen… — Promotional Video