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Dr. Sarah Ballantyne is the world's leading expert in the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP)

Learn everything you need to know about the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) directly from award-winning public speaker, New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned health expert, Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD, in this 6-week video-based online course!

The next session of the AIP Lecture Series will start January 18th, 2021. Enrollment is now open!

Get personalized guidance and support from Dr. Sarah within a rich and supportive educational environment.

REGISTER NOW

About The AIP Lecture Series

The Autoimmune Protocol Lecture Series is a 6-week video-based, self-directed intensive online course in which Dr. Sarah will teach you the scientific foundation for the diet and lifestyle tenets of the Autoimmune Protocol, plus provide tons of tips and strategies for implementation, refinement and troubleshooting! 

The AIP Lecture Series features:

  • 42 on-demand video lectures (totaling 16 hours!), all taught by Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD
  • the most up-to-date information on the Autoimmune Protocol
  • dozens of printable guides
  • action steps to help you go from theory to practice
  • daily self-discovery exercises to reinforce and refine implementation
  • an online forum to connect with other students and ask Dr. Sarah your questions directly
  • twice weekly discussions guided by Dr. Sarah in the online forum
  • weekly FAQ videos by Dr. Sarah in the online forum
  • recommended reading for every topic
  • interactive quizzes to test your knowledge
  • support and guidance from Dr. Sarah herself!

Learn about the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) in this 6-week video-based online course taught by health expert Dr. Sarah Ballantyne.

Dr. Sarah explains the scientific evidence for each facet of the Autoimmune Protocol in her signature approachable style using accessible language and visual guides.

The lectures are also loaded with practical tips and strategies for implementation, so you can go from theory to practice with this course! You’ll learn what to eat (not just what to avoid) and why, how to balance lifestyle and diet priorities, and Dr. Sarah will tackle many topics related to day-to-day AIP life like eating out, reintroductions and even where to start when it comes to troubleshooting.

The Ultimate Support for Your AIP Journey.

Get personalized guidance and support from Dr. Sarah
within a rich and supportive educational environment!

This amazing online course is on sale now for $579!
PLUS All students get bonus access to the Gut Health Fundamentals course!

REGISTER NOW

Wendy

In an industry full of guru-wanna-be’s and personalities pushing baseless miracle cures, I appreciate that you are recommending evidence based diet and lifestyle steps that do not require the purchase of special products or services. No gimmicks. Just real food and lifestyle habit recommendations based on science. Thank you!!

Jennifer Feeney

This is a super, information packed course with tons of practical information.

Carmen Maier

I am loving this AIP course and all the information I am receiving. The amount of work you have put into this is amazing and greatly, GREATLY, appreciated. Thank you so much. Taking this course gives me the knowledge I need to understand why my body is doing what it is doing and reinforces my determination to continue along this dietary path to heal it. Invaluable!

Courtnie Cook

I am loving this course! Having the details is more motivating and helping me stick to AIP. I am actually thinking about what is happening in my body, not just how it feels.

Heidi Tanninen

This online learning resource and your teaching style are beyond amazing! I am so excited about what I am learning! This is way beyond what I was expecting.

Dan Hansen

You are so awesome. I’ve learned more useful information with a direct and immediate application to health in one 15+ minute video from you, than a 20-year stint of clinic and doctor office visits were able to provide.

What is the Autoimmune Protocol?

The Autoimmune Protocol, or AIP, is a science-based diet and lifestyle intervention for autoimmune disease.  In a 2017 clinical trial in patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, 73% of participants were in full clinical remission after following the AIP for only six weeks, and they experienced continued improvement over the entire course of the study. And in a 2019 study in patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, participants experienced a statistically significant improvement in health-related quality of life scores after ten weeks.

The Autoimmune Protocol is a complementary approach to chronic disease management focused on providing the body with the nutritional resources required for immune regulation and tissue healing while removing inflammatory stimuli from both diet and lifestyle.  The AIP diet provides balanced and complete nutrition while avoiding processed and refined foods and empty calories. The AIP lifestyle encourages sufficient sleep, stress management and activity as these are important immune modulators. As is always the case with chronic disease, consult with your physician before beginning this or any other regimen, or altering medications or supplements.

Joan Clark

You have been a life saver throughout my illness to wellness journey. Literally, had it not been for you and your expertise in the autoimmune disease arena, I may not have been here to testify how incredible the work you do is. When I learned you were producing the lecture series, I jumped at the chance to learn more so that I can better share the lifesaving knowledge and experience with my family and friends. It’s been amazing! It has been a true enlightening pleasure watching your series and being a part of the Facebook community and learning so much, I can’t thank you enough!!

Lori Ross

Does anyone else just want to keep this lecture series going forever as much as I do? It’s been so incredibly eye-opening and helpful. Quite honestly, I am feeling more energetic and alert at the end of this 6 weeks. Thank you so much Dr Sarah Ballantyne. You have been a gift in my life! I do believe I’m off to a great start because of your course, your caring, your time and your positive uplifting support.

Stephanie Chung

Thank you so much for helping me (and likely many others here) realize that we are not alone in these reactions! It creates a sense of not feeling alone in this journey and feeling a little less crazy. Because of you, I finally am beginning to feel like myself again (it’s been 22 years!), and I am hopeful that I have a long term blueprint to sustained health. THANK YOU!

Who Can Benefit from The AIP Lecture Series?

This course is geared at all levels, from the person completely new to the idea of diet and lifestyle changes to heal from chronic illness, to someone who has dabbled in Paleo or AIP but had trouble sticking to it in the past, to the Autoimmune Protocol veteran who already has seen great results, to the caregiver supporting family or friends with autoimmune disease, to the practitioner looking to begin their advanced learning of the Autoimmune Protocol.

You can benefit from the information presented in this course whether you’re in the early phases of diagnosis, are looking to reduce disease risk due to a strong family history, or have battled autoimmune disease or other chronic illness for years.

The Ultimate Support for Your AIP Journey.

Get personalized guidance and support from Dr. Sarah
within a rich and supportive educational environment!

This amazing online course is on sale now for $579!
PLUS All students get bonus access to the Gut Health Fundamentals course!

REGISTER NOW

Daniela

Dr. Sarah, I cannot thank you enough for this amazing AIP course! It has been life changing for me and my entire family. Thank you so much for all your hard work and dedication, you are such an inspiration and I am so grateful for all the knowledge that you have shared with me so that I can help and motivate my loved ones to be better, healthier and happier every day. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone who suffers from an autoimmune disease and to family members who want to help their loved ones.

Marie Schlichtig

The Autoimmune Lecture Series more than met my expectations. While not new to AIP, I learned how I can further improve my health by focusing on nutritional density, sleep quality and other lifestyle changes. I also have a better understanding of how different foods affect my body. The best part is I can go through the course again at a slower pace to reinforce the material and obtain what I missed the first time. Dr. Sarah Ballantyne has delivered an exceptional course and I highly recommend this to anyone looking to improve their health. There is something for everyone. Thank you Dr. Sarah for you sharing your incredible knowledge, dedication and drive. It was extremely helpful and worth the investment.

Marina Volin

I loved the course; the books, are very informative, the format of the course with the videos and homework was conducive to studying hard, the quiz at the end was fun and rewarding. I like that the course has a varying degree of difficulty. Dr. Ballantyne has a talent for making complicated concepts easier to digest. I look forward to going back to the books for more in-depth understanding. I like the format of the course especially that some of the concepts were repeated at a different angle, forward and backward to assist learning.

Dan Hansen

From basic concepts, to the more esoteric or illusive, it all comes together in this forum. You will leave this course with a new array of tools and the necessary blueprint for building a sustainable and lifelong approach to personal health – beyond AIP. THANK YOU Dr. Sarah Ballantyne!

About Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD

Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD, is the world’s leading expert on the Autoimmune Protocol. After using it successfully to mitigate four autoimmune diseases of her own, Dr. Sarah refined and popularized the protocol by writing about it on this website and in her first three books, The Paleo Approach, The Paleo Approach Cookbook, and The Healing Kitchen.  The Paleo Approach continues to be the definitive guide to the Autoimmune Protocol. You can read more about Dr. Sarah here.

Start Date: January 18th, 2021

Learn about the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) in this 6-week video-based online course taught by health expert Dr. Sarah Ballantyne.The start date for the next session of this 6-week online course is Monday, January 18th, 2021.  This will be the only session in 2021.

Every Monday, a new module containing 7 topics, each with a video lecture (averaging 2 to 3 hours total per week), recommended reading, relevant printables, relevant action steps, and self-discovery exercise will unlock. Proceed through the content at your own pace. Twice weekly discussions will be led in a private Facebook group to accompany that week’s lectures as well as once weekly Facebook video FAQ with Dr. Sarah Ballantyne. The private Facebook group is also where you can ask questions and connect with other students. You will automatically receive an invite to the Facebook group a few days before the course begins (you will be prompted to supply the e-mail address that your Facebook account is linked to at checkout).

Can’t start right on January 18th?  No problem!  Once a module unlocks, you will have lifetime access to it (plus any future updates or additions), so you can fit this course into your schedule!

You can access the course at any time by logging in under “My Account” at the top of ThePaleoMom.com homepage and selecting “AIP Lecture Series” under “My Courses”.

Jennifer Feeney

This class was exactly what I hoped it would be: informative, engaging, challenging (in a good way). But it went even further than my expectations with the depth of the information, engagement with other classmates, and most importantly the interaction with Dr Sarah Ballantyne herself and the wealth of knowledge she possesses. I can’t believe 6 weeks is over and I can’t believe how much more understanding I now have. An incredible investment in taking back health. I would recommend this class to those new to AIP as well as those who have been AIP for some time already.

Stephanie Donahue

You’ve done an amazing job on this course and so grateful I got in the first time around! The platform is easy to use and follow and so colorful. I used my family’s Christmas money to get this course because I knew it would be awesome and felt the best gift I can give them is my health, to be present to care for them. What I didn’t expect is that I’m using this knowledge to help them be healthier too! It’s the gift that keeps on giving!

Donna Koenig

I am thrilled that I took the plunge and signed up for this course. It will be my rock as I go forward on this autoimmune journey. I am hoping that its emphasis on science will help me convince others who struggle, especially my family, that there really is a way to combat autoimmune disease!

Ann Beaulieu

I can’t believe that I even hesitated to enroll in the “AIP Lecture Series”! Even though I’ve been following the AIP guidelines really well and have read your book, I’m still gleaning so many nuggets of gold in this online course. I’m learning much more than I ever imagined I would. I’m enjoying all the science behind AIP that you explain so well in the videos. I can’t believe the boost it has given me to be even more vigilant as to what I place in my mouth because I now understand better the important role that food has in my body.

Thank you so much, Sarah Ballantyne. This is such a life changing gift and inexpensive course for everything you are so graciously sharing with us!

The Ultimate Support for Your AIP Journey.

Get personalized guidance and support from Dr. Sarah
within a rich and supportive educational environment!

This amazing online course is on sale now for $579!
PLUS All students get bonus access to the Gut Health Fundamentals course!

REGISTER NOW

Course Tuition

Tuition for this high-quality, comprehensive 6-week online course is $579. This includes the ability to interact and connect directly with Dr. Sarah within the private Facebook group during the 6-week session in addition to lifetime access to all of the course materials, any future updates or additions, and all of the discussions and materials shared in the private Facebook group for your session.

Registration is now open and will close on January 21st, 2021.

All students will also receive bonus access to the Gut Health Fundamentals online course (value $159).

Diversity & Inclusion Scholarships

Dr. Sarah is taking action to increase diversity and inclusion throughout the autoimmune community. As one aspect of a developing action plan, Dr. Sarah is offering ten full scholarships (including tuition and textbooks) for each session of the AIP Lecture Series intensive online course to members of historically underrepresented and systemically oppressed communities. These scholarships are intended to increase access to AIP education in the context of historical and present day systemic inequities that disadvantage people of Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian and mixed-race heritage, as well as members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. The deadline for applications is November 30th, 2020.  Click here to learn more and apply.

Learn More About the AIP Lecture Series!

Still not sure if the AIP Lecture Series is right for you? Enjoy free access to videos that share more about the Autoimmune Protocol and this course:

  • The History of the Autoimmune Protocol
  • Dr. Sarah Ballantyne’s Story
  • AIP Lecture Series Course Details (includes detailed downloadable course outline)
  • Watch the second lecture for FREE: History of Dietary Recommendations and the Rise in Chronic Illness

Dr. Sarah doesn’t shy away from teaching important scientific concepts within the AIP Lecture Series because she firmly believes that understanding how foods affect our health at the cellular level is an essential motivator for making positive and lasting change, as well as being critical to the self-discovery processes of finding individual tolerance and reintroduction.  But, you don’t need a science background to take this course!  Dr. Sarah is a gifted teacher and public speaker, who is awesome at explaining science to anyone interested in learning. If you enjoy Dr. Sarah’s books or articles on this website, you’ll love this course!

Brittany O.

Thanks to Dr. Sarah Ballantyne and this amazing course, I went ALL IN AIP last Sunday morning. That’s one full week, and I haven’t looked back! All of this incredible information and support has been so motivating.

Dr. Sarah, I can’t even believe your immense knowledge, compassion, and generosity to help all of us in this very personalized way. You are so encouraging and patient as you answer our questions and cheer us on. You are a mentor and inspiration to me, and I want you to know that you have impacted my life through this course in such a big way. I want to use your example to help those that I serve in my own life and profession with a more open heart than I ever have before. What you have taught me is more than about food, disease, and my body… you have taught me how to hope and dream big things for myself. You are living your purpose, and I want to be a better person because of you. Thank you, thank you for this course.

Kara

The Autoimmune Protocol Lecture Series has been a great experience which has provided the in depth science that I was looking for to take me back to Paleo and on my way to AIP. I am getting closer to full AIP and look forward to the benefits of doing so. Sarah’s passion for this subject is contagious and makes you excited to learn and start implementing the protocol. The format of the lecture series encourages study, reflection, and action. Wonderful course! I highly recommend it!!

Anne

Gaining more information is empowering and is resulting in creating dissonance within me. This dissonance is a good thing as it is a motivating factor for me to actually try the full AIP. And, the more I learn, the harder it is for me to continue eating some foods that I know are not good for me (potentially harmful). The information is presented in such a relatable way and one feels Dr. Ballantyne’s genuineness in wanting to share her knowledge and story with others. Dr. Ballantyne is so involved too and generous with her time (have found other online programs not so much). Much appreciated

How The Course is Structured

Dr. Sarah Ballantyne's online courses feature high-quality video lectures, printables, action steps, recommended reading, self-discovery exercises and interactive quizzes.Each week/module of the course features 7 related topics.  Each topic contains 1 video lecture (videos vary in length but each week contains 2 to 3 hours of total video).  Each video is accompanied by recommended reading as well as relevant printables, action steps, and a self-discovery exercise.

Proceed through each week at your own pace!  You must go through the topics in order and watch each video lecture in order to mark that topic as completed. Reading, action steps and self-discovery exercises are all optional but highly recommended.

Dr. Sarah leads twice weekly discussions in a private Facebook group to accompany each week’s lectures as well as a shares a once weekly Facebook video FAQ. The private Facebook group is also where you can ask Dr. Sarah your questions directly and connect with other students.  You will automatically receive an invite to the Facebook group a few days before the course begins (you will be prompted to supply the e-mail address that your Facebook account is linked to at checkout).

At the end of each week/module, there is an interactive quiz so that you can test your understanding of that week’s content.

Learn about the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) in this 6-week video-based online course taught by health expert Dr. Sarah Ballantyne.

Recommended Reading

Each lecture is accompanied by recommended reading out of Paleo Principles and/or The Paleo Approach.  You will want to have both of these books on hand before the lectures start in order to maximize the value of this course.

Learn about the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) in this 6-week video-based online course taught by health expert Dr. Sarah Ballantyne.

Printables

Almost every lecture is accompanied by one or more relevant printables.  These are useful guides that will help you access the information quickly, aid in completing self-discovery exercises, and/or provide practical tips to accompany lecture topics.

Learn about the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) in this 6-week video-based online course taught by health expert Dr. Sarah Ballantyne.

Action Steps

When relevant, videos are accompanied by suggested action steps to help you implement or refine the Autoimmune Protocol.  You may use Action Steps to guide a gradual transition to the AIP or to provide emphasis for refinement and improvement of your implementation.

Learn about the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) in this 6-week video-based online course taught by health expert Dr. Sarah Ballantyne.

Self-Discovery Exercises

Each lecture is accompanied by a self-discovery exercise. This is your suggested homework before moving on to the next lecture in the series. Self-discovery exercises are designed to help reinforce concepts learned in each lecture and aid in implementation and refinement of the Autoimmune Protocol.

Learn about the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) in this 6-week video-based online course taught by health expert Dr. Sarah Ballantyne.

Additional Resources

Where appropriate, I’ve highlighted additional resources relevant to a specific topic that you may enjoy.  These are not included in the course, but are premium products or programs created by my colleagues in the Autoimmune Community.

The Ultimate Support for Your AIP Journey.

Get personalized guidance and support from Dr. Sarah
within a rich and supportive educational environment!

This amazing online course is on sale now for $579!
PLUS All students get bonus access to the Gut Health Fundamentals course!

REGISTER NOW

Wendy

This course is much more than I had hoped. As a 3 plus year veteran of AIP, I wasn’t sure if the course would be a lot of what I already know. But the depth of information, practical tips, and the accessible way you show me how to apply complex science to improve my health is truly remarkable.

Sue Thomas

If you are anything like me, working your way on your own through Dr. Sarah Ballantyne’s books, The Paleo Approach and Paleo Principles, can seem a bit overwhelming. The AIP Lecture Series has been the perfect solution for me. The weekly lectures and reading are manageable and Dr. Sarah has been there to answer specific questions that came up each week. The weekly FAQ videos were a genius addition. When I started the course, I was not new to AIP and yet the confidence I have gained in making food choices to maximize nutrition (loved the micronutrients tracking activity) has already changed how I am eating. The list of nutrient superstars is taped up inside my pantry and I ask myself every meal if I am eating the rainbow. Before the AIP Lecture series I knew wanted to know more about how all of the pieces of the AIP worked together in order to not only do my own work in healing but to actually partner with my doctor. As we near the end of week six, I am confident in my ability to advocate for my health and look forward to my next physical. Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, thank you for the wealth of knowledge and incredible support!

Melissa Becker

I just completed watching the last video. I am sad it is over as this lecture series has been very instrumental in my day to day motivation and understanding of the Autoimmune Protocol. I have been AIP for almost 2 years, discovering the ins and outs via your wonderful books, as well as AIP support groups that I am involved with. Your lecture series reassured me that the challenges I have faced along the way are normal and that my thoughts and decisions pertaining to this journey are on course. You cleared up many questions I have had along the way, and gave me the reassurance that I am on the right track. Your knowledge amazes me and your presentation of these lectures astounded me. Thank you for all you have done for so many people by using your own experiences to help others with your research and devotion to this incredible way of life.  Thank you!

Gayle Kildebeck, L.Ac.

As always so informative! Thank you for being so engaged and responsive to this class. Even though I have been AIP for a few years, I am surprised at how much I am learning. This is great.

FAQ

How do I access the course?

The main course is accessed through your ThePaleoMom.com account. If you don’t already have an account, you will be asked to create one at checkout. Simply log in to your account by clicking on  “My Account” at the top of ThePaleoMom.com homepage and select “AIP Lecture Series” under “My Courses”.  Then scroll own to click on the main module for each week as it unlocks, which takes you to an intro page for that module with links for each lecture.  You will also receive e-mail reminders with direct links to modules as they unlock every Monday during the course session.  You can watch a video tour of the course on the AIP Lecture Series Course Details page.

How much interaction do I get with Dr. Sarah? Will I get 1-on-1 support?

Lots! Dr. Sarah gives all the lectures and is there to support you and give you guidance throughout the 6 weeks. You will be able to interact with Dr. Sarah and ask her your individual questions in the private Facebook group for this course.  Dr. Sarah answers every question posted during the 6-week session.

Dr. Sarah also guides discussions relevant to that week’s lecture topics in the private Facebook group twice weekly (posted Mondays and Thursdays, and we typically continue to discuss over a few days).  Dr. Sarah shares a video FAQ based on the most common questions and discussion points from that week (posted on Saturdays, with sometimes a bonus FAQ video mid-week).

Please keep in mind that the AIP Lecture Series is an educational program and not a coaching program.  If you are interested in personalized guidance through transition to the Autoimmune Protocol by a certified health coach in a group setting, Dr. Sarah highly recommends the SAD to AIP in Six program, which has an amazing track record.  If you are interested in working 1-on-1 with a qualified coach, check out the directory of AIP Certified Coaches.

I live in [country name].  Can I still take the course?

Yes!  Dr. Sarah carefully planned every aspect of this course to be accessible no matter what time zone you’re in or what your schedule looks like!  You can stream the video lectures on-demand, and contribute to the Facebook guided discussion, ask your questions, or watch the FAQ video at your leisure.

How much time will I need to dedicate to this course each week?
This course contains a huge amount of valuable content!  Remember that you retain lifetime access to the entire course, all of the course materials, and the private Facebook group for your session. Each week contains 2-3 hours of video lectures, 1-2 hours worth of recommended reading, and the self-discovery exercises will take about 1 to 1.5 hours per week.  It takes most students 6 to 8 hours to go through the content for each week. Time spent implementing the Autoimmune Protocol is not accounted for in these estimates.  This is a self-directed course, so you may proceed through the topics at your own pace and on your own schedule. Once each week/module is unlocked, you will retain lifetime access.

Will this Lecture Series help me use the AIP when I work with clients?

This course is an excellent resource for practitioners to begin their advanced learning about the Autoimmune Protocol.  However, this is not a practitioner training program.  If you are interested in becoming an AIP Certified Coach, sign up to my Health & Wellness provider monthly newsletter here.

Can I get CE credits for this course?

If you are an NTA graduate, you can get CE credits for taking the AIP Certified Coach course.  The AIP Lecture Series is not affiliated with any educational institutions at this time.  If you are interested in spearheading the certification process with your institute, Dr. Sarah is willing to work with you on this.

Are there prerequisites or minimum requirements?

The only prerequisite is an interest in understanding the ins and outs of the Autoimmune Protocol.  Dr. Sarah generally assumes 9th or 10th grade science (and maybe not that recently) as a background for how she structure the lectures.  While they do go into a great deal of scientific detail, these are lectures designed for the general (if nerdy) public.

Will this course provide recipes and meal plans?

Students are invited to share their favorite recipes and meal plans within the private Facebook group.  If you are interested in Dr. Sarah’s AIP recipes and meal plans, consider purchasing The Autoimmune Protocol e-book, The Paleo Approach Cookbook, or The Healing Kitchen, or subscribing to Real Plans as an adjunct to this course.

Where can I ask questions?

Simply post all of your questions within the private Facebook group for this course!  Dr. Sarah answers every question posted during the 6-week session.  You will automatically receive an invite to the Facebook group a few days before the course begins (you will be prompted to supply the e-mail address that your Facebook account is linked to at checkout).  (Please keep in mind that Dr. Sarah can not provide coaching, individual consulting, or answer questions that should be directed to your healthcare provider.)  Twice weekly, Dr. Sarah will guide discussions relevant to that week’s lecture topics in the group(posted on Mondays and Thursdays).  Once weekly, Dr. Sarah will post an FAQ video with more detailed answers to questions posed by students that week (posted on Saturdays, with an occasional bonus FAQ video mid-week).  This private Facebook group is a wonderful way to connect with other students, feel motivated to keep up with the course, and connect with Dr. Sarah personally.  Joining and participation in this group is optional. However, please note that at the end of the session, the Facebook Group will be closed to new members.  If you do not join the Facebook Group during the session you registered for, you will not be added to the group nor a group for a future session at a later date. If you wish to join the Facebook Group for a future session of the course, you will be expected to re-register for the course.

Can I share my login info with a friend or family member?

Just like if you were taking a college course, each participant must enroll separately; however sharing your knowledge with friends and family members is absolutely encouraged! There is a strict policy of admitting only one person per enrollment into the private Facebook Group.  If your whole family wants to take the course together or if you’re a practitioner looking for group rates for your office, please e-mail [email protected] with the subject line “AIP Lecture Series Group Rates”.

Is there a money-back guarantee?

Before the course launches, you can request a full refund for any reason.  After the course has started, you may get a partial refund for any reason.  Refunds are prorated to 80% after the first week unlocks, 60% after the second week, 40% after the third week, and 20% after the fourth week.  No refunds will be provided after the fifth week of the course has unlocked.  Extenuating circumstances are excepted. Once your refund has been processed, you will lose access to the course and the private Facebook group. To request a refund, please fill out the form on the Refund Policy page.

The course has already started, can I still join?

Three days after the start of each session, registration closes.  No exceptions will be made. You may register for the next session of the course.  In the mean time, consider taking Dr. Sarah’s Foundations of Health Online Course Collection.

I want to take this course but start on a later date… is that possible?

Absolutely!  Simply sign up for the next session and join the session Facebook group, but start going through the materials when it fits your schedule. The first module will still unlock on the session start date with subsequent modules unlocking each week afterwards.  However, once unlocked, you have lifetime access to the entire course, all of the course materials, and all of the resources shared in the private Facebook Group (make sure to join the group before the end of the session when the group will be closed to new members).  So, you can start whenever you’re ready and proceed through the content at your own pace!  Another option is to wait for the next session.

Who do I contact for customer support?

If you are having technical difficulties logging in or accessing the course, please see Technical FAQ (if you don’t find the answer to your problem on this page, there is a form to fill out for individual assistance).  For questions related to course content, please join the private Facebook group.

 

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Week 1: Introduction to the Autoimmune Protocol
  • Welcome to the AIP Lecture Series
  • History of Dietary Recommendations and the Rise in Chronic Illness
  • What Is Autoimmune Disease?
  • Primer On The Immune System
  • Primer on Gut Health
  • The Causes of Autoimmune Disease
  • What to Expect from the AIP

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Week 2: The Science Behind What To Eat Available on: January 25, 2021 3:00 am
  • Nutrient Density and Immune Function
  • The Importance of Vegetables
  • The Importance of Seafood
  • The Importance of Offal and Broth
  • Foods for Gut Health
  • Foods for Gut Microbiome Health (BONUS)
  • Plants vs Animals: Macronutrients are Overrated
  • Variety, Quality and Budget

3

Week 3: The Science Behind AIP Eliminations, Part 1 Available on: February 1, 2021 3:00 am
  • Introduction to AIP Eliminations
  • AIP Eliminations: Prolamins
  • AIP Eliminations: Agglutinins
  • AIP Eliminations: Saponins and Glycoalkaloids
  • AIP Eliminations: Digestive Enzyme Inhibitors and Phytates
  • AIP Eliminations: Alcohol and Eggs
  • AIP Eliminations: Refined and Manufactured Foods

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Week 4: The Science Behind AIP Eliminations, Part 2 Available on: February 8, 2021 3:00 am
  • AIP Eliminations: Sugar and Insulin
  • AIP Eliminations: Sweeteners and Estrogen Mimics
  • AIP Eliminations: Leptin and Ghrelin
  • AIP Eliminations: Bad Fats
  • AIP Eliminations: Other Immunogenic Foods
  • Summary of AIP Eliminations
  • Living with Eliminations

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Week 5: The Science Behind AIP Lifestyle Available on: February 15, 2021 3:00 am
  • Introduction to AIP Lifestyle
  • Sleep and the Immune System
  • Stress and the Immune System
  • Activity and the Immune System
  • Connection and the Immune System
  • Nature and the Immune System
  • Lifestyle versus Diet: What’s More Important?

6

Week 6: Implementing and Troubleshooting Available on: February 22, 2021 3:00 am
  • The Autoimmune Protocol Do’s and Don’ts
  • Repairing the Gut
  • Avoiding Environmental Toxins
  • Troubleshooting
  • Healthy Habits, Transition and Balance
  • Reintroductions
  • Wellness for Life

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