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You're Starting Downstream
Sound Familiar?
You're eating clean, taking probiotics, maybe even getting expensive tests — but still suffering from bloating, fatigue, brain fog, or skin issues.
You are not alone. You are simply starting in the wrong place.
The Real Problem
Most gut health solutions are like trying to clean a river by filtering the water at the delta. It's a constant, exhausting battle against a never-ending flow of pollution.
Upstream is the first and only system that takes you to the source — your microbiome — and gives you a proven, 6-week framework to heal your gut from the top down.
The 6-Week Transformation: Your Journey Upstream
This isn't just information — it's a structured, week-by-week implementation plan. Each week, you'll solve a new piece of the puzzle and gain a new set of tools to reclaim your health.
1
Week 1
Connect
Map your health journey
2
Week 2
Remove
Eliminate inflammation triggers
3
Week 3
Replace
Restore digestive firepower
4
Week 4
Reinoculate
Reseed your microbiome
5
Week 5
Repair
Heal your gut lining
6
Week 6
Rebalance
Build lasting lifestyle habits
Week 1
Connect: Understand Your Body as a River
The Focus
Understand the oral-gut axis and see your body as an interconnected river — not a collection of separate, broken parts.
Problems Solved
  • Confusion about why nothing has worked
  • Feeling like your body is disconnected and broken
Tools & Solutions
  • The River of Life metaphor
  • Your first Upstream action plan
  • Week 1 Workbook to map your personal health journey
Week 2
Remove: Eliminate Hidden Sources of Inflammation
The Focus
Identify and eliminate the hidden sources of inflammation that are polluting your river.
Problems Solved
  • Chronic bloating and food sensitivities you can't pinpoint
  • Persistent oral health issues — bad breath, bleeding gums
  • Fatigue and low energy
Tools & Solutions
  • The Oral Hygiene Revolution protocol
  • Strategy to identify personal food triggers
  • The science of breaking down protective biofilm
Week 3
Replace: Restore Your Digestive Firepower
The Focus
Restore your body's natural digestive firepower for optimal nutrient absorption.
Problems Solved
  • Acid reflux and feeling heavy or bloated after meals
  • Trouble digesting fats
  • Poor nutrient absorption
Tools & Solutions
  • Protocols to restore healthy stomach acid (HCl)
  • Support for natural enzyme production
  • Optimize bile flow for perfect digestion
Week 4
Reinoculate: Reseed Your Microbiome
The Focus
Reseed your oral and gut microbiomes with beneficial, protective bacteria to build lasting resilience.
Problems Solved
  • Weakened immune system
  • Constant sugar cravings
  • Lack of microbial diversity that leaves you vulnerable to pathogens
Tools & Solutions
  • The oral probiotic strategy
  • Guide to choosing the right gut probiotics
  • Deep dive into prebiotic fibers and fermented foods
Week 5
Repair: Heal Your Gut Lining
The Focus
Heal the lining of your gut and calm systemic inflammation throughout your body.
Problems Solved
  • Leaky gut and autoimmune flare-ups
  • Brain fog
  • Persistent low-grade inflammation that accelerates aging
Tools & Solutions
  • Key gut-healing nutrients: L-Glutamine and Zinc
  • Vagus nerve toning exercises to activate "rest and repair" mode
  • A Qigong for digestion routine
Week 6
Rebalance: Build a Sustainable Lifestyle
The Focus
Create a sustainable, long-term lifestyle that keeps your river clean for good — breaking the boom-bust cycle of restrictive dieting.
Problems Solved
  • Fear of food and confusion about what to eat long-term
  • The boom-bust cycle of restrictive dieting
Tools & Solutions
  • The safe food reintroduction strategy
  • The 80/20 rule for a resilient lifestyle
  • Your personal Upstream Blueprint for lasting health
Your Complete Toolkit for Empowerment
This program is designed to give you everything you need to become the expert on your own body.
42 Core Video Lessons
Daily, bite-sized lessons (10–15 mins) from Dr. Pedram Shojai guiding you through every step of the 6R framework.
6 Downloadable Workbooks
One per week, filled with summaries, action steps, checklists, and journaling prompts to personalize your journey.
Expert Interviews
Go deeper into the science with Dr. Jeff Bland, the father of Functional Medicine himself.
The 6R Framework
A proven clinical algorithm you can use for the rest of your life to troubleshoot any health challenge.
Lifetime Access
Revisit lessons, re-download workbooks, and review the material anytime you need a refresher.
Your Guides on the Journey
Learn from two of the most respected minds in Functional Medicine.
Dr. Pedram Shojai
A former Taoist monk, Doctor of Oriental Medicine, and founder of The Urban Monk. Dr. Shojai has spent his life translating ancient wisdom into practical, modern solutions. His documentary work and education have reached millions worldwide.
Dr. Jeff Bland
Known as the "father of Functional Medicine," Dr. Bland is a world-renowned nutritional biochemist who pioneered the personalized medicine revolution. His work has redefined how we understand chronic disease and trained a generation of elite practitioners.
Stop the Downstream Struggle. Start Your Journey Upstream Today.
For a single payment of $299, you get the complete system, lifetime access, and the clarity you've been searching for. No more guessing, no more confusion, no more wasted money on supplements that don't work.
Just a clear path to healing.