Tag: #BloodSugarBalance
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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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Where Do You Get Your Protein When Eating Whole Food PlantBased?

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP When you think about protein, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? If you’re like most people, it’s probably steak, chicken, eggs, or maybe even a big glass of milk. We’ve been told for years that meat and dairy are the only ways to get protein,…
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How Does A Vacation Help With Autoimmune Disease?

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Let’s have a heart-to-heart about something that I need to listen to, too: taking breaks, time outs, and vacations. If you’ve experienced an autoimmune disease, you probably know how important it is to maintain balance. But, let’s be real – how often do you actually take a…
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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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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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Should I Get A CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor)

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Are you concerned about your blood sugar? Are you seeking to reverse antibodies and inflammation? If so, you might want to consider wearing a CGM, a Continuous Glucose Monitor. I thought I was eating a very blood sugar-friendly and balanced whole food diet and my glucose was…
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It’s Autoimmune! Why Are You Telling Me to Watch My Blood Sugar?

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP We know that type 1 diabetes is related to blood sugar and autoimmune disease, but autoimmune diseases like lupus, multiple sclerosis, Graves, and Hashimoto’s all impact blood sugar levels and can be related to insulin resistance. Insulin resistance occurs when our cells become less responsive to the…

