The Health Institute With Dr. Josh AxeReviews of thehealthinstitute.com

The personal connection that I was able to have with my practitioner was very helpful. She was very knowledgeable and able to speak into the different questions that I had along the way. I was equipped with information that will be useful going forward.

Having the practioners there to ask questions about your concerns with your situations. You have to make the decision to commit and continue with this program. I was hesitant at first but after I started it came to be easier for me. It's the first part that is the hardest because after we went shopping I began this program and they wanted me to empty my cupboards and replace with healthier, nutritious foods. I thought that I was eating healthy, but I was not. So this's my input.

i tired every supplement i thought would help me, then i realized i needed expert guidence, ive been getting dr axe products for years,im a believer. when i saw the detail , and guidence in the course, i signed up. talking to experts helps alot, with support.in a couple months, i felt , stronger,and more fit,like the old me. expert guidence , is a wonderful thing,if you cant do it yourself!!!

My husband and I already trust Dr. Josh Axe’s information and use a number of Ancient Nutrition supplements. $27 for an initial consultation about cellular health is not a lot, but for the extended time I was given (husband sat in) of 1 hour 45 min, there was very limited value. The consultation marketing overpromised and under delivered. The senior health analysts were nice but it was a young woman who brought in her father, a cancer survivor. I also had a mild cancer dx in 2016 & pursued healing prayers and an integrative path of healing. I spent 1.5 hours writing and answering the questionnaires in detail hoping that I would get some helpful feedback within the promised 60 min even if I did not pursue the program. I was disappointed that I was asked several times to clarify and repeat what my top concerns were when I had been very clear. It took my husband and I finally pressing and asking politely about the commitment financially and time wise for the program that our long call came to a close. The commitment is 6 months and $9000. I know the program is not a good fit for me & my wanting to optimize my health did not justify such a commitment. While the senior health analysts were very nice and polite, I did feel my time was wasted and it did, for me, hurt Dr. Josh Axe’s brand. We’ll still seek information from Dr. Josh Axe and team, buy books, listen to youtubes & continue subscription to supplements, but will be wary of any other programs or blood tests. The nuggets of things I learned: 1. When they look at blood markers and tests they shoot for optimal numbers not acceptable ranges and my HbA1C was not optimal 2. We should be getting most of our nutrients from food not supplements (but ironically the program includes supplements!) 3. Diagrams of cellular health & its mechanisms I would suggest please: 1. not extending these calls unless you really are answering questions 2. Listen to the prospective client/patient better. I kept repeating myself and kept being met by a repeated spiel of generic info with no customization 3. Please even make the initial consult of value even if people don’t pursue the program 4. For example, If someone’s HbA1C isn’t ideal how does the program get one there and any general recs for people’s health issues after all it was promised to be a helpful consultation (& not just a sales pitch). 5. Be upfront earlier without patients not having to ask like we did about program financial commitment and time commitment 6. My husband is a chemist and scientist and he really wanted to know what parameters were measured and if program effectiveness was measured more than subjectively eg people expressed satisfaction & feeling better.. We did get some answers to this and objective health measures are used. We do appreciate time of senior health analysts and their efforts but found in the end, it was not a consultation that served or helped me but was for the purpose of marketing of the Health Institute program. That did not feel good as people who already know Dr Axe’s and his mother’s healing stories and trust his brand and subscribe to supplements and products.

This program and my personal coach were terrific! I already had much knowledge of health and nutrition as a certified holistic health coach but learned so much about building balanced meals that served MY body, and effective techniques for lowering stress and cortisol. My blood sugar has been amazing! I will continue living this way as I watch my body changing for the better! My pain level has drastically reduced...I highly recommend this program!

Today I have been on Dr. Axe's program for 3 months. It's been easy to learn and has so many ways to connect with questions and receive helpful answers. I had a few set-backs because of my own physical limitations, but I received great encouragement to power through, from my practitioner and on the Facebook group. One thing I LOVE THE MOST is the "progress not perfection" mentality. It's encouraging to know that this (progress not perfection) is the plan, when I "need" to eat a piece of birthday cake at a grandchild's party. I'm 77 and a grandmother of 8. I plan to stay with the program long into the future, so I can support and 'love-on' those grandchildren for years to come. Thank you Dr. Axe and thank you Becky U. for your constant encouragement and helpful hints. I've lost some pounds and hope to keep moving in that direction. My ultimate goal is to NOT be in the 'medical category of obese'. But I realize it is the day by day / minute by minute choices that I make, that will make all the difference... both now and into the future.

The combination of understanding how to eat in the most healthy way, the importance of movement and exercise, and the excellent supplements have made all the difference for me. My body has responded quickly to the lifestyle changes I have made. My cholesterol is in a good range for the first time in years. My thyroid is also testing normal after years of hypothyroidism. I am half way through phase 3 and amazed at the difference this program has made in my health!

I will give you my honest opinion, the good, the not so good, and a failure or two. When I started this journey, I was pretty much willing to try anything. I was hurting and walked like an old person, shuffling my feet. I tried supplement after supplement. I could see my energy and stamina slipping away. I also have a rash that covers a good portion of my body that thus for is unexplained. Then I saw Dr Axe’s add about a sale on the testing, and I decided to try it. I talked with Debra and she was very nice, professional, and I believe straightforward. She asked questions, and explained the program in an attempt to assess my compatibility with the program. Now to be truthful, had I given this any thought I would have waited until January as my four months encompasses my birthday, Thanksgiving, And Christmas. Yikes! But see I think God knew I needed Sheny, that she would be perfect for me. The positivity, the encouragement, and the guidance have helped me so much. I’ve never felt judged or reprimanded for my slip-ups. Quite the contrary! Nothing but respect and encouragement. I love the “progress not perfection” concept. That keeps me going! Here is a HUGE success: Sheny reviewed my test results with me and noted that my vitamin D levels were Very high. She suggested I not take the supplement that was a combination of Magnesium and D & K. She worked with here team to find and send me a supplement without the D. Then what I can only describe as a miracle happened! Within days, less that a week, probably 85-90% of my joint pain was gone!!! I’ve since come to understand that too much D can be detrimental to some people. Others handle it better. I’m so glad that Sheny caught that and encouraged me to stop all vitamin D for now. My mantra now is “walk with purpose!” No walking slow and shuffling my feet. Use it or lose it! We are encouraged to exercise and that can be tough when you are in pain and a bit out of shape. But Sheny encouraged me to start slow, do what I can, and build on that everyday. I’m nowhere near perfect, but I’m trying to keep my eye on the prize, as they say. I’m feeling better, have more energy, and have far less joint pain. The results and Sheny keep me moving forward. Now for the failure, or two or.. 1) I’m still stuck on the low carb mindset, which is a little harder without some dairy. Who doesn’t love string cheese? Or a cheese stick for a quick and easy snack 2) Veggies! And hot mushy vegetables at that. Struggling! 3) Biggest failure,(working on it!) not staying in the portal. I’ve watched several videos etc, but it really should be daily, like the Bible, to keep fully focused and engaged. What I value with your program is all of the things I’ve listed above. But I’ll dive a little deeper. First, I really like Dr Axe. I had seen him many times on FB and I liked what he had to say. I like that he is a Christian and isn’t afraid to mention that side of himself. Second, the screening to make sure this program was a good fit. Third, I like the testing, to give us a snapshot of what is going on. Fourth, the portal and all of the resources that are there to help you be successful. Fifth, all of the Text reminders! Very helpful to me! Sixth, all the required supplements are selected and sent to my door. I don’t have to stand in front of thousands of options on a shelf and decide what I need. Last, but not least….. Debra and Sheny are the only two people I’ve actually talked to, but wow! You’ve done a great job in hiring professional, experienced, knowledgeable, and kind people. I now must assume that 100% of the people working with Dr Axe are of the same caliber, and that is very reassuring. Walk with purpose! Eye on the prize! Progress not perfection! My sincere gratitude for all you’ve done, Sheny.