Tag: #Autoimmunedisease
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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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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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The Autoimmune Easy Button
By Jennifer Whitmire , MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP The easiest way to get/create an autoimmune illness is to eat inflammatory foods, stay up too late, work long hours, and over-exercise or not exercise at all. Oh! We’re you looking for the Easy Button to get over an Autoimmune illness? I can help you with that, too! How…
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Understanding the Connection Between Gut Health and Autoimmune Disease
By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP In recent years, there has been growing recognition of the role gut health plays in the development and progression of autoimmune diseases. Our gut, also known as the gastrointestinal system, is a complex ecosystem that houses trillions of microorganisms, collectively known as the gut microbiota. This delicate…
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Understanding the Connection between Blood Sugar and Autoimmune Disease
By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Autoimmune diseases and blood sugar regulation might seem unrelated at first glance, but a closer look reveals a significant connection between the two. Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system, designed to protect the body, mistakenly attacks its own healthy cells, leading to chronic inflammation and various…
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What is the Link Between Autoimmune Disease and Toxins?
By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP As researchers continue to delve into the complexities of autoimmune diseases and their underlying causes, one factor has garnered considerable attention: the link between these conditions and toxins. Autoimmune diseases arise when the immune system erroneously targets the body’s own cells, leading to chronic inflammation and a…
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