Tag: #Autoimmunedisease
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The Hidden Dangers of Autoimmune Thyroid Disease No One Talks About

Autoimmune thyroid disease is more than a thyroid problem. Learn the hidden risks, cancer links, and real solutions to stop the autoimmune cascade.
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Daily Detox Done Right

Why Autoimmune Recovery Starts in Your Kitchen (Not a Doctor’s Office) By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Let me guess, you’ve been told that you don’t need to “detox,” because you have a liver. Right? That your liver is a filter that keeps you safe from whatever garbage you eat, breathe, or slather…
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Are Blood Sugar, Vision, & Autoimmune Thyroid Related?

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP As someone who has spent years trying to get to the root of autoimmune thyroid disease, I have come to realize that vision and eye health are too often overlooked. What started out as frustration and fear has turned into empowerment. When I was first diagnosed with…
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How Many Meals Are Best for Autoimmune Thyroid Health?

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP When you live with an autoimmune thyroid diagnosis, figuring out the best meal plan for your body can feel like trying to solve a puzzle. We’re told we need to eat healthy, but what is “healthy” and exactly how much is enough, and how often should we…
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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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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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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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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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Stop Telling Me To Relax!

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Living with an autoimmune disease can feel like an endless battle, especially for those of us with Type A personalities and perfectionist tendencies. We eat “right,” exercise, follow all the protocols, and yet, the autoimmune disease persists. In fact, many of us have more than one autoimmune…

