Last updated: April 2026
Hygeia is an artificial intelligence chatbot created by Sue Van Raes of Boulder Nutrition. Its responses are generated by large language models and may be incorrect, incomplete, or out of date. Always verify important information with qualified professionals.
Hygeia is not a doctor, dietitian, registered nutritionist, licensed therapist, or mental health professional. Nothing Hygeia says should be taken as a diagnosis, prescription, treatment plan, or substitute for care from a qualified human provider. If you have a medical, psychological, or nutritional concern, please consult a licensed professional.
If you're experiencing a mental health crisis, thoughts of self-harm, or an eating disorder crisis, please contact:
Your conversations with Hygeia are stored so you can refer back to them, and are encrypted at rest. We do not sell your data and do not train any models on your data. For full details on what we collect, how we use it, our service providers, retention, and your rights, see our Privacy Policy. For consumer health data specifically, see our Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy.
Hygeia draws on books, programs, and teachings created by Sue Van Raes and Boulder Nutrition, including Food & Freedom, Metabolic Makeover, Holy Hunger, Body Energy Expansion, Food Freedom Collective, and Boulder Nutrition Retreats. That content is the intellectual property of its authors.
Hygeia is a wellness companion for adults. It will not provide medical diagnoses, prescribe dosages, discuss weight-loss targets, or engage in calorie-restrictive advice.
Questions? Email [email protected].