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How Does Fasting, Protein, and Autoimmune Disease Fit Together?

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP 28 Years of Nutrition, and I’m Still Learning And, I still get thrown for a loop sometimes. New data comes out constantly—sometimes it’s subtle, other times, it’s like a wrecking ball smashing through everything we thought we knew. Remember when “5-a-day” was the recommendation for fruits and…

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January 22, 2025

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#AntiInflammatoryFoods, #Autoimmunedisease, #bloodmarkers, #detox, #intermittentfasting, #nutritionalendocrinology, #NutritionFacts, #PlantBasedProtein, #reversingautoimmune, #thezen&zestzone, #Thyroidhealth, #WellnessJourney
Why Do We Wait Until It Hurts To Make A Change?

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Pain is our alarm system. If your smoke alarm goes off in the middle of the night, you don’t just ignore it or put ear plugs in. That’s what happens when you take pain meds but don’t make any diet or lifestyle changes. The pain is telling…

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January 15, 2025

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Why I Don’t Follow the “Foods to Avoid with _____” Lists

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP If you’ve ever Googled foods to avoid with autoimmune disease, you’ve probably seen the same lists over and over again: nightshades, nuts and seeds, beans, and the usual suspects, gluten and dairy. But here’s the thing, I don’t follow those lists. And I don’t recommend my clients blindly follow them…

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January 8, 2025

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Not All Adaptogens Are Your Friend

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Ashwagandha may not be the right herb for YOU if you were diagnosed with autoimmune disease! This post is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice; always consult with your healthcare provider to determine what’s best for your unique needs. Adaptogens come with…

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January 2, 2025

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The Shocking Truth About Autoimmune Thyroid Disease AND My Mission to Save Body Parts and Lives

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Why wasn’t I told this? This question has haunted me for years. I lived with a completely reversible condition, yet my doctor told me, “You will die if you don’t do this procedure.” The procedure was radioactive iodine (RAI)—a procedure that kills your thyroid, as if your…

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December 26, 2024

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How to Stay Gluten-Free and Eat Anti-Inflammatory Without the Stress

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP The holiday season is upon us, and for many of us, it’s a time of joy, celebration, and family get togethers. But for those of us with autoimmune thyroid conditions, food sensitivities, or inflammation, the holidays can also bring stress, temptation, and the fear of what happens…

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December 18, 2024

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How to Go Gluten-Free As An Approach to Lower Thyroid Antibodies

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP I remember trying to go gluten free. I remember that I didn’t understand why. Bread is the staff of life, right? When I first heard that I should go gluten free, I was willing to do anything. You’ve probably been there. I don’t want an incurable illness, and… I…

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December 11, 2024

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How to Boost Nutrition and Absorption in Autoimmune Thyroid Disease

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Food is more than just fuel. We need it for every part of our body. It’s your frontline defense when it comes to autoimmune thyroid diseases, like Hashimoto’s or Graves’ disease. What you eat—actually… what you absorb—can make or break your path to healing. Even with all…

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December 4, 2024

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The Power of Connection: Why Community is Necessary In the World of Autoimmunity

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP I remember how lonely I felt when I got my diagnosis. Being told you have an incurable illness—or any chronic condition—can feel scary and isolating. The moment you’re handed that diagnosis, it’s as if the world is spiraling out of control. I was confused, frustrated, angry, and…

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November 22, 2024

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Go For the C- Perfectionism Might Be Making You Sick

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP I remember my confidence coach, Dr Michelle Mokart, telling me to go for a C, she may have said B, when I was working on a project, and if you know me, you can only imagine the look I gave her. (My face ALWAYS tells it as it is!). I…

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November 13, 2024

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