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Liver Cleanse Myth: You Need a Day Off And Something Drastic To Cleanse Your Liver

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP (I’m not a doctor, and I am not telling you to do any of this, so if this information resonates with you, run this information by your medical provider before taking action). Don’t do anything drastic or harsh if you have or suspect an autoimmune diagnosis! Read…
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Why Most Liver Cleanses Do More Harm Than Good

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP If you’ve been researching ways to improve your health, especially for those of us with autoimmune thyroid issues, you’ve probably stumbled across a liver cleanse or two. And I’m willing to bet that most of those involve drinking crazy sounding things like Epsom salts with large amounts…
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Is A Liver Cleanse Helpful With Autoimmune Thyroid Health

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Ever wonder if your liver and thyroid are connected? If you’re dealing with an autoimmune thyroid condition like Hashimoto’s or Graves’, the connection is huge. Your liver does way more than just detox—it is busy processing hormones, managing inflammation, and keeping your immune system in check. When…
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Could Toxins Be Messing with Your Immune System?

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Autoimmune diseases are tough to figure out, but one thing that’s getting more attention these days is the role toxins might be playing as the root cause. You see, autoimmune diseases happen when your immune system, which is supposed to protect you, gets confused and starts attacking…
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Do I Have an Adrenal Problem or a Thyroid Problem?

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Which came first? For thyroid conditions, many develop after chronic stress. We have no idea how much damage is occurring inside when we don’t let our body rest and recover from a stressful event, stressful day, or the general busyness of our day to day lives. To get…
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Is Autoimmune Disease Genetic?

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Autoimmune diseases are far more common than many realize, affecting about 8% of the U.S. population—that’s roughly 50 million people. What’s crazy is that 80% of those diagnosed are women. AND many people may live with an autoimmune condition without even knowing it. Symptoms can be vague…
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Tired, Stuck, and Inflamed? Here’s How Plant-Based Eating Can Help

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP When you’re battling autoimmune thyroid disease, it’s easy to feel like your body is constantly working against you. Fatigue, stubborn weight, and chronic inflammation can become all too familiar. But what if I told you that changing what’s on your plate could change how you feel? Switching…
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What I Eat In A Day To Support My Energy and Keep Antibodies Down

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP I remember the first time I realized my diet needed a serious overhaul. I was standing in the grocery store aisle, holding a Lean Cuisine, something I’d eaten for lunch a hundred times before. But this time, I flipped it over and really read the ingredients. What…
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Where Do You Get Your Protein When Eating Whole Food PlantBased?

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP When you think about protein, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? If you’re like most people, it’s probably steak, chicken, eggs, or maybe even a big glass of milk. We’ve been told for years that meat and dairy are the only ways to get protein,…
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Eating to Fight Inflammation

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP It’s my mission to teach people to recover and get healthier with delicious, healing meals. I learned through my own autoimmune thyroid issues and newer autoimmune symptoms that it can be challenging. However, with the right foods and recipes, you can get better, reduce inflammation, and enjoy…
