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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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Why Do I Feel Weak on a Plant-Based Diet?
By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP So many people tell me they can’t go on a plant based diet. They just feel too weak. They know they need more protein. Have you experienced this? Obviously, you’re not alone. Whole food plant-based diets are known for their health benefits from weight loss, reduced heart disease risks,…
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It’s Autoimmune! Why Are You Telling Me to Watch My Blood Sugar?
By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP We know that type 1 diabetes is related to blood sugar and autoimmune disease, but autoimmune diseases like lupus, multiple sclerosis, Graves, and Hashimoto’s all impact blood sugar levels and can be related to insulin resistance. Insulin resistance occurs when our cells become less responsive to the…
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Is The Liver to Blame For Painful Periods, Fibroids, Painful Lumpy Breasts? What About My Breakouts?
By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP It’s all about the hormones! Period pain, fibroids, painful lumpy breasts, poor sleep, infertility, low energy, and even gas and bloating can be related to hormones. The liver processes hormones through hormone metabolism. When hormones, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, even thyroid hormones, circulate in the bloodstream, the liver works…
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It’s Time To Cleanse!
By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Spring flowers are in full bloom around us, and it’s time to shake off the winter blues and embrace the vibrant energy of this warmer season. Spring cleaning isn’t just about tidying up; it’s a chance to renew our bodies, minds, and spirits. Throughout history, cultures worldwide…
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Can I Eat Beans and Still Reverse My Antibodies?
By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Before we begin, let’s do a brief review… The thyroid gland is responsible for metabolism, growth, and energy levels, and impacts many bodily functions, including heart rate, body temperature, and weight management. When autoimmune disorders occur, such as Hashimoto’s, this function is disrupted, affecting not only the…
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What Non-Sweet Foods Affect Blood Sugar and Thyroid Health?
By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP To keep thyroid hormones in balance, you must keep blood sugar in balance. While we usually think of sugar, cakes, and cookies when we discuss blood sugar, there are plenty of non-sweet foods that can affect blood sugar. Blood sugar levels and thyroid hormones are intricately connected with each influencing…
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What Do Meat, Dairy, and Eggs Have to Do with My Hashimoto’s and Blood Sugar?
By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Diet, aka nutrients, are key factors in working with people with autoimmune thyroid disease while also homing in on blood sugar levels. Understanding how meat, dairy, and eggs impact Hashimoto’s and other autoimmune diseases along with blood sugar regulation can help you and your clients make educated…
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Sugar and HOT FLASHES? Anxiety, Memory, Sleep, Liver, Cancer, …
By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Sugar is everywhere, sneaking into packaged foods and beverages, often in disguise. From foods that don’t even look like sugary cereals to flavored yogurt, “healthy” beverages, and even protein bars, sugar sneaks into so many foods. Sugar enhances flavor, increases palatability, and extends shelf life, making it…
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Cook, Nourish, Thrive: Using Plants to Save Body Parts, One Bite at a Time
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