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What do real people say about nutrition?

19 people recorded interviews about nutrition across 13 organisations. feeling heard and supported by the provider was the most commonly volunteered theme, appearing in 5 interviews. 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 nutrition 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.

Changes customers chose to talk about

Based on 19 open-ended customer interviews. These are themes people mentioned without being asked to rate every possible outcome. If someone did not mention a change, that does not mean it did not happen.

  • Felt supportedmentioned in 5 interviews
    “Um, I just wanted to find ways to support him naturally and, you know, just help his little system relax more, and Belen was phenomenal in that.”Julie Allison
  • Family & relationshipsmentioned in 5 interviews
    “We wanna be able to be there for our kids.”Liz Hlawati
  • Digestionmentioned in 4 interviews
    “And I suppose the more you learn about autism and you learn about basically gut and the brain and the balance that is between the two, um, I said I, I, I'd try it because I didn't want to go down a medication route wi…”Deirdre Rigney
  • Weight changementioned in 4 interviews
    “I lost a total of, like, 32 pounds. feel so much better.”Dawn B. Dwyer
  • More energymentioned in 4 interviews
    “And I did have some, you know, some more energy, I think. you know, I was able to be able to play the granddaughter a little bit more and stuff like that. i think we're better off physically than we were.”Jay Stubblefield
  • Less painmentioned in 4 interviews
    “And the pain just kept getting more and more as I got older.”Joyce Fico
  • Better sleepmentioned in 3 interviews
    “Um, he would go to bed at a normal time, but he would wake for maybe three or four hours in the middle of the night and then would struggle to get back to sleep.”Deirdre Rigney
  • Mobilitymentioned in 3 interviews
    “And of course my dog likes it because I am walking her more.”Dawn B. Dwyer
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Showing 12 of 19 interviews.

What people were sceptical about first

  • “If there was anything that made me hesitate, it was that it almost sounded too good to be true. I just couldn't even imagine losing 20 pounds in a couple of weeks—that's crazy.”Dawn B. Dwyer
  • “Dawn Hopkins noted that while the upfront cost was a potential barrier, she found the program 'very much well worth it' after weighing the health benefits and the personalized support she received.”Dawn Hopkins
  • “Samantha Adams was initially very skeptical as she had never heard of Jennifer Powter. However, after reading Jennifer's books and identifying her own patterns of self-sabotage in the text, she gained the confidence to try the scientifically-based, customized…”Samantha Adams

Frequently asked

Are there non-medication options for children's sleep issues?
Yes, Deirdre Rigney chose Belen Optimum Health specifically because she wanted to avoid a medication route involving drugs for sleep. By focusing on the balance between the gut and the brain through nutrition, her son achieved full nights of sleep without pharmaceutical intervention. — Deirdre Rigney
How quickly can dietary changes impact a child's health?
Deirdre Rigney observed that her son was sleeping through the night within just one week of starting the changes. However, she notes that Belen works slowly and deliberately to ensure the child's internal balance isn't upset by drastic shifts. — Deirdre Rigney
Can nutrition help with chronic stomach pain in children with autism?
According to Deirdre, her son was constantly complaining of tummy pain before the intervention. After implementing Belen's recommended changes in diet, nutrition, and supplements, Deirdre reports the pain has 'gone completely' with no digestive issues remaining. — Deirdre Rigney
Is the Living Proof Institute program too good to be true?
Dawn Dwyer initially hesitated because the promise of losing 20 pounds in a few weeks sounded too good to be true. However, she found the program exceeded her expectations, delivering more than promised through a unique and easy-to-follow approach. — Dawn B. Dwyer
How hard are the recipes in the Living Proof program?
Dawn described the recipes as 'ridiculously easy to make' and delicious. She noted that she and her family were consistently surprised by how good the meals tasted while still helping her achieve her weight loss goals. — Dawn B. Dwyer
What kind of support does the Living Proof Institute provide?
According to Dawn, the staff is 'full of love' and provides unbelievable attention. Coaches offer accountability by monitoring progress and can even help participants navigate emotional challenges that arise during the health journey. — Dawn B. Dwyer

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