Tag: #autoimmuneprotocol
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Cooking at Home Can Be Kitchen Medicine for Autoimmune Healing

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP You’re sick and tired of trying to figure out what to eat. You’ve tried the elimination diets. You’ve cut out gluten, dairy, soy, maybe all grains. Maybe you’ve even tried the AIP. You’ve read all the blogs, filled your supplement drawer (or WHOLE cabinet, if you’re like me), and you…
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What Foods Aggravate Autoantibodies?

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP If you’re experiencing the world of autoimmune disease, you’ve probably heard the term autoantibodies. Simply put, autoantibodies are immune system proteins that mistakenly target and attack your body’s own tissues. They’re a hallmark of autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto’s, rheumatoid arthritis, MS, lupus, and many others. While many factors can influence the…
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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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Tired, Stuck, and Inflamed? Here’s How Plant-Based Eating Can Help

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP When you’re battling autoimmune thyroid disease, it’s easy to feel like your body is constantly working against you. Fatigue, stubborn weight, and chronic inflammation can become all too familiar. But what if I told you that changing what’s on your plate could change how you feel? Switching…
