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Do I Have To Buy Organic?
By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Most of you know my story… I received a scary diagnosis in 2007 (Graves disease), and we quit our jobs and moved to start a farm to grow our own food and teach people about food and health. No, it didn’t all happen right away! We started learning about…
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How Can I Be Full of Life When I Feel Like Crap?
By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Being full of life – physically, mentally, and emotionally is necessary for optimal health. But when we are sick or in pain or just have no energy, it can be difficult to even imagine feeling full of life. Do a quick inventory. What is going okay for…
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How Does A Vacation Help With Autoimmune Disease?
By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Let’s have a heart-to-heart about something that I need to listen to, too: taking breaks, time outs, and vacations. If you’ve experienced an autoimmune disease, you probably know how important it is to maintain balance. But, let’s be real – how often do you actually take a…
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Your Autoimmune Symptoms May Not Be From Just 1 Illness!
Autoimmune diseases usually come in 2s and 3s. By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Autoimmune diseases (AID) are really complicated and usually involve multiple organs and systems. AND they are hidden from the outside world. You look just fine to me?! You may just be feeling off, or have heavy legs, or difficulty just getting…
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My Personal Story with Autoimmune Disease
By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP I want to start off by sharing my health journey. How did I get here? How am I a health coach? What does this really mean? Well, let me take you back to where it all began. Discovering My Passion I graduated from college with a degree…
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Breaking The Fear Of Fat and Saving Your Blood Sugar
By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP I grew up in the era of “Fat Free.” We learned early on that fat makes you fat and causes heart attacks. But, just like carbs in the form of broccoli is not the same as carbs in the form of cake, not all fats are the same…
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How Does Balancing Blood Sugar Cool Inflammation in Autoimmune Disease
By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Inflammation can be our ally in many ways. It’s the body’s natural defense system which helps protect us from infections and promotes healing. Think about when you get a cut or are exposed to a cold virus – your body’s inflammatory response kicks in to protect and…
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I’m 100% Gluten Free. It Didn’t Lower My Antibodies!
By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP When it comes to managing autoimmune diseases, it’s important to recognize that it’s not just about eliminating gluten; it’s about embracing a WHOLE approach to health that includes long-term lifestyle changes. This includes diet, mindset, rest, exercise, and more. For me, I thought I had the diet…
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Blood Sugar and Thyroid Hormones: What’s The Connection?
By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Ever wonder why your energy is so low at times, or why you’re constantly struggling with mood swings and weight changes? You might be dealing with out of balanced blood sugar levels and/or thyroid hormones. Maybe you know one of them is out of order. Quite often,…
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Should I Get A CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor)
By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Are you concerned about your blood sugar? Are you seeking to reverse antibodies and inflammation? If so, you might want to consider wearing a CGM, a Continuous Glucose Monitor. I thought I was eating a very blood sugar-friendly and balanced whole food diet and my glucose was…
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Cook, Nourish, Thrive: Using Plants to Save Body Parts, One Bite at a Time
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