Build better habits for autoimmune health without feeling deprived or overwhelmed
Autoimmune disease affects 10% of the world population and poses significant challenges. Health and wellness coach Dr Amy Behimer explains how acquiring healthier, evidence-based habits helps her live well with MS and other diagnoses. Shifting one’s focus to what one can control to create “autoimmune health” is doable - when approached strategically and with adequate support.
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In episode 240 of the weekly podcast series Calm, Clear & Helpful, Dr Amy Behimer - health and wellness coach, life coach and Doctor in Pharmacy - touches on
riding the ups and downs of multiple autoimmune diagnoses for nearly 20 years
habits as a vehicle that helps one feel better today and function better into the future
a definition of autoimmune disease
mental, emotional and physical challenges connected to autoimmune disease
one symptom individuals with different autoimmune diagnoses share: a lack of energy
a game-changing mindset: taking control of what one can
building real-life habits in order to be ‘autoimmune healthy’
inner habits - e.g. habitual thoughts and feelings - and outer habits, e.g. how one eats, moves, and rests
consistency: the key to building habits
6 key areas: 1 Mindset 2 Food 3 Movement 4 Rest & relaxation 5 Connection 6 Good stresses
acquiring a new habit with Amy’s Secret Sauce: 1 Science 2 Self 3 Simplicity 4 Strategy 5 Support
Amy’s ABC Habit Playbook, strategies to simplify acquiring healthier habits
advice regarding deprivation and overwhelm
3 tips to feel better about your health.
In this episode, Amy mentions Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results written by James Clear, and her free quiz: https://amybehimercoaching.com/quiz
Scroll down for more information on Dr Amy.
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More about Amy
Amy Behimer is a Doctor of Pharmacy, nationally board-certified health and wellness coach, and certified life coach “living well” with multiple autoimmune diagnoses, including multiple sclerosis. She is also a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach and Wahls Protocol Certified Practitioner.
Amy is a Lover of Habits, host of the Autoimmune Health Secrets podcast and committed to encouraging others to think outside the box and create their own path towards health. She is based in Marietta, Georgia, US.
Website: https://amybehimercoaching.com/
Email: amy@amybehimercoaching.com
Club Habit Hub™: https://amybehimercoaching.com/join
Podcast: Autoimmune Health Secrets https://thehabithubpodcast.amybehimercoaching.com/
Instagram: amybehimercoaching
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Original music by Mart-Marie Snyman
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Photograph of Dr Amy Behimer: supplied