The ReNEWU Root-Cause Wellness Program
ReVEAL • ReMOVE • RePLENISH • RePAIR • ReBALANCE • ReBUILD
ReNEWU is a personalized three-, six-, or twelve-month wellness journey created by Marie Hayden. It helps clients uncover patterns contributing to digestive distress, inflammation, fatigue, metabolic dysfunction, hormonal imbalance and nervous-system overload.
The program combines detailed health-history discovery, appropriate laboratory testing, targeted nutrition, lifestyle coaching, fasting strategies and ongoing accountability. ReNEWU supports the body’s natural healing capacity while coordinating medical care whenever diagnosis or treatment falls outside health-coaching scope.
The ReNEWU client journey
Step 1: Free ReNEWU Discovery Call
Marie begins with a complimentary conversation to understand:
- The client’s primary symptoms and concerns
- Previous diagnoses, treatments and unsuccessful approaches
- Digestive, metabolic, hormonal and energy complaints
- Personal goals and desired outcomes
- Whether ReNEWU is appropriate for the client
- Which program length offers the right level of support
Outcome: A recommended 3-, 6-, or 12-month pathway and clear next step.
Phase One: ReVEAL
Extensive Health Client Questionnaire
Marie gathers a complete picture rather than focusing on one isolated symptom.
The assessment explores:
- Digestive and bowel patterns
- Food reactions and eating history
- Energy, sleep and recovery
- Stress, trauma and nervous-system load
- Thyroid and hormonal symptoms
- Menstrual, perimenopausal or postmenopausal history
- Weight-loss resistance and blood-sugar patterns
- Skin, immune and inflammatory symptoms
- Dental history and potential metal exposure
- Home, occupational and environmental exposures
- Medications, supplements and previous testing
- Movement, exercise, sunlight and lifestyle habits
Clients also establish measurable baselines for symptoms, energy, sleep, digestion, waist measurement, strength and quality of life.
Foundational Testing
Testing is selected according to the client’s history rather than using the same panel for everyone. It may include:
- Clinically appropriate blood chemistry
- Nutrient and mineral markers
- Thyroid markers, including antibodies when indicated
- Glucose, insulin and metabolic markers
- Cortisol or stress-response evaluation
- Sex-hormone testing when appropriate
- Validated heavy-metal testing when exposure is suspected
- Stool or breath testing through a qualified clinician when symptoms suggest infection, dysbiosis, Candida overgrowth or SIBO
Outcome: A personalized ReNEWU Wellness Map identifying priorities, referrals, foundational interventions and progress markers.
Phase Two: ReMOVE
The goal is to reduce the burdens interfering with digestion, metabolism, immune balance and nervous-system regulation.
Food and Gut Irritant Review
Marie develops a symptom-guided elimination plan that may remove:
- Sugar and sweetened products
- Grains, soy and industrial seed oils
- Highly processed foods
- Artificial colors, preservatives and chemical additives
- Poorly tolerated dairy
- Personally identified symptom-triggering foods
ReNEWU emphasizes properly sourced meat, fish and eggs, with individualized adjustments based on tolerance, nutrient needs and clinical considerations.
Food reintroduction may be used when appropriate to determine whether symptoms consistently return. Commercial IgG food panels should be described as exploratory rather than diagnostic: professional allergy organizations state that food-specific IgG does not reliably diagnose intolerance and may simply indicate exposure.
Environmental Burden Review
Marie helps clients recognize and reduce avoidable exposure to:
- Contaminated water
- Mold or water-damaged environments
- Pesticides and household chemicals
- Fragrances and personal-care additives
- Plastics and food-storage chemicals
- Occupational metal exposure
- Excessive or unnecessary halide exposure
“Removing halides” should mean identifying and reducing unnecessary exposures—not initiating aggressive iodine, bromide or fluoride detoxification. Thyroid antibodies or thyroid disease require coordination with a licensed medical practitioner.
Suspected Candida and SIBO
When symptoms suggest Candida overgrowth, SIBO or another gastrointestinal condition, the process includes:
- Documenting symptoms and dietary patterns.
- Referring for appropriate stool, breath or medical testing.
- Coordinating clinician-directed treatment when necessary.
- Adjusting food choices to reduce fermentation and irritation.
- Supporting digestion, bowel regularity and gradual restoration.
ReNEWU does not promise to “destroy” Candida or SIBO through food or supplements alone. The objective is to identify the condition accurately, reduce contributing factors and support appropriate treatment.
Phase Three: RePLENISH
The body needs adequate nutritional materials before deeper rebuilding can occur.
Nutrient Restoration
Marie reviews test results, symptoms and dietary intake to identify possible gaps involving:
- Protein and essential amino acids
- Iron and ferritin
- Vitamin B12 and folate
- Vitamin D
- Magnesium
- Zinc and copper balance
- Selenium
- Electrolytes
- Iodine when clinically appropriate
- Other trace minerals
Food-first strategies prioritize nutrient-dense animal foods such as:
- Red meat
- Organ meats in individualized quantities
- Eggs
- Fish and shellfish
- Bone broth and meat stock
- Mineral-rich salt
- Carefully selected sheep or goat products when tolerated
Supplementation is used only when food is insufficient, a verified need exists, or a qualified clinician recommends it.
Heavy-Metal Assessment
When history suggests exposure, Marie helps the client obtain properly selected testing and medical interpretation.
The plan may include:
- Identifying and stopping ongoing exposure
- Reviewing water, workplace, supplements and dental history
- Correcting genuine mineral deficiencies
- Supporting hydration, protein intake and bowel regularity
- Coordinating repeat testing
- Referring suspected toxicity to an appropriately licensed physician
Trace-mineral sufficiency supports normal physiology, but it should not be marketed as guaranteeing that the body cannot store toxic metals. Chelation or aggressive metal-removal protocols require medical supervision.
Phase Four: RePAIR
This phase concentrates on digestive function and the gut–immune relationship.
Gut Restoration Priorities
- Restore regular and comfortable bowel function
- Support stomach acid and digestive enzymes when appropriate
- Address constipation or diarrhea patterns
- Improve meal timing and chewing
- Reduce foods and additives associated with symptoms
- Support the intestinal barrier with adequate protein and nutrients
- Coordinate treatment of confirmed infections or overgrowth
- Track bloating, reflux, discomfort and stool changes
- Reintroduce foods only when appropriate and desired
The goal is improved digestion, nutrient absorption and immune regulation—not a claim to cure autoimmune disease.
Phase Five: ReBALANCE
Thyroid, Cortisol and Hormonal Patterns
Marie reviews symptoms and collaborates with licensed providers to investigate markers such as:
- TSH, free T4 and free T3
- Thyroid peroxidase and thyroglobulin antibodies
- Fasting insulin, glucose and HbA1c
- Cortisol patterns when clinically indicated
- Estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA-S and related markers
- Sleep quality, recovery and stress patterns
The resulting lifestyle plan may address:
- Sleep and circadian rhythm
- Morning sunlight
- Meal timing
- Excessive exercise
- Under-eating or inadequate protein
- Chronic psychological stress
- Overloaded schedules
- Recovery and restorative movement
Abnormal thyroid, cortisol or sex-hormone results are referred to the appropriate medical professional for diagnosis and treatment.
Calm the Nervous System
Daily regulation practices may include:
- Restorative yoga
- Breath-led movement
- Gentle Pilates
- Prayer and gratitude
- Morning outdoor light
- Walking
- Consistent sleep and wake times
- Screen and stimulation boundaries
- Scheduled recovery
- Reducing unnecessary commitments
- Strength training at an appropriate intensity
Phase Six: ReSET Meal Timing
Intermittent fasting is introduced only after assessing sleep, nourishment, glucose regulation, stress and hormonal status.
Premenopausal Women
Fasting is adapted to energy, cycle symptoms, training and recovery:
- Begin with a gentle 12-hour overnight fast
- Avoid prolonged fasting when sleep-deprived or undernourished
- Shorten fasting during periods of increased hunger, poor recovery or cycle disturbance
- Prioritize adequate protein and total nourishment
- Do not use fasting to compensate for overeating
- Pause or modify fasting if menstruation becomes irregular
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not undertake fasting protocols without medical direction.
Perimenopausal Women
The emphasis is metabolic stability rather than aggressive restriction:
- Begin with a consistent 12-hour overnight window
- Progress selectively to 13–14 hours if sleep, mood and energy remain stable
- Pair fasting with resistance training and sufficient protein
- Avoid long fasting periods after poor sleep or intense training
- Monitor hot flashes, anxiety, cravings and recovery
Postmenopausal Women
Where medically appropriate:
- Begin with 12 hours overnight
- Gradually explore 14 hours on selected days
- Use an earlier eating window when practical
- Protect muscle through adequate protein and strength training
- Avoid fasting that produces weakness, dizziness, disrupted sleep or muscle loss
- Monitor glucose, thyroid function, bone-health factors and recovery
Fasting is generally unsuitable without medical guidance for clients with pregnancy, breastfeeding, eating-disorder history, significant underweight, recurrent hypoglycemia or glucose-lowering medication use.
PROGRAM OPTIONS
Program |
Best for |
Primary focus |
| ReNEWU Foundations – 3 Months | Clients needing a focused reset and clear starting plan | Discovery, foundational testing, removing major irritants, replenishing deficiencies, gut foundations and gentle fasting |
| ReNEWU Transformation – 6 Months | Clients with persistent digestive, metabolic, hormonal or inflammatory concerns | Complete foundational program plus deeper gut work, hormone-pattern support, nervous-system regulation, strength development and progress testing |
| ReNEWU Restoration – 12 Months | Clients with complex histories or those seeking lasting transformation and longevity support | Full program with seasonal reassessment, advanced personalization, continued restoration, relapse prevention and long-term performance goals |
3-Month Pathway
Month 1 — ReVEAL and ReMOVE
- Discovery call and enrollment
- Extensive questionnaire
- Health-history consultation
- Baseline measurements
- Appropriate testing
- Immediate removal of major dietary and environmental burdens
- Foundational sleep, hydration and bowel-support plan
Month 2 — RePLENISH and RePAIR
- Review results
- Personalized food-first nutrient plan
- Targeted supplementation where appropriate
- Gut and digestive support
- Medical referrals for significant findings
- Nervous-system calming practices
Month 3 — ReBALANCE and ReSET
- Hormone and thyroid-pattern review
- Personalized fasting introduction
- Strength, Pilates and restorative movement plan
- Progress assessment
- Ninety-day continuation roadmap
6-Month Pathway
Includes everything in the three-month program, followed by:
Months 4–5 — ReBUILD
- Deeper digestive restoration
- Individualized metabolic progression
- Strength and lean-muscle development
- Refined fasting schedule
- Sleep and cortisol-pattern optimization
- Environmental exposure reduction
- Troubleshooting plateaus and recurring symptoms
Month 6 — ReTEST and ReCLAIM
- Repeat selected testing
- Compare objective and subjective progress
- Adjust nutrition and supplements
- Establish a relapse-prevention plan
- Create the next six-month wellness strategy
12-Month Pathway
Includes the complete six-month transformation plus:
Months 7–9 — ReINFORCE
- Consolidate sustainable habits
- Progress strength, posture and mobility
- Refine hormone-supportive routines
- Continue medical collaboration
- Address unresolved environmental or digestive patterns
Months 10–12 — ReNEW
- Repeat appropriate laboratory markers
- Review the entire year’s progress
- Simplify the long-term routine
- Create travel, holiday and high-stress strategies
- Establish personalized longevity benchmarks
- Transition into a maintenance or alumni program