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How Much Does My Food Really Matter?

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP We’re constantly looking for the next great quick fix. All of us! Even me. We’re told to eat this and avoid that, follow one “miracle” diet or another. We are bombarded by health advice that can feel overwhelming and leave us wondering: How much does what I eat really…
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The Worst Advice My Doctor Ever Gave Me

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP When I walked into my doctor’s office, still trying to figure out my Graves antibodies, I always asked with curiosity about food and other things that could hurt or help me. I expected sound advice. Instead, I was told, “You just need to avoid stress,” and she…
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I’m Doing “All The Things”—So Why Am I Not Getting Better, Losing Weight, or Feeling My Best?

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Have you ever found yourself thinking, “I’m eating clean, exercising, getting enough sleep—so why do I feel stuck?” It’s frustrating, right? When we think we’re doing everything “right” but still feel stuck in our health, weight loss, test results, …, it can be easy to spiral into…
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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…

