Tag: #autoimmunethyroid
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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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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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Why Most Liver Cleanses Do More Harm Than Good

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP If you’ve been researching ways to improve your health, especially for those of us with autoimmune thyroid issues, you’ve probably stumbled across a liver cleanse or two. And I’m willing to bet that most of those involve drinking crazy sounding things like Epsom salts with large amounts…
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Do I Have an Adrenal Problem or a Thyroid Problem?

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Which came first? For thyroid conditions, many develop after chronic stress. We have no idea how much damage is occurring inside when we don’t let our body rest and recover from a stressful event, stressful day, or the general busyness of our day to day lives. To get…
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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…
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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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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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Is My Gut Leaky?

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP EVERYTHING YOU PUT IN YOUR MOUTH IS EITHER NOURISHING YOU OR HARMING YOU. What does it mean to have a Leaky Gut? Digestive issues are just too common these days! AND many issues are related to a Leaky Gut. (Leaky Gut is also called Intestinal Permeability). A leaky gut…


