Tag: #functionalmedicine
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How to Heal a Leaky Gut: My Journey With Zonulin, Autoimmunity, and Gut Repair

My labs showed high zonulin and confirmed I still have leaky gut, even after years of eating clean. In this post, I share what leaky gut really means, why it lingers, and the science-backed steps I’m using to heal. Learn how food, stress, and microbiome diversity impact autoimmunity and gut repair.
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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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Why Do We Tell All Of Our Clients To Go Gluten Free?

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP If you have a diagnosis of autoimmune thyroid disease—whether it’s Hashimoto’s or Graves’—you’ve probably heard mixed messages about gluten. Some doctors don’t mention it at all, while others insist it’s a major trigger. So, why do we strongly recommend a gluten-free diet for our clients with thyroid…
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The Complications of Autoimmune Thyroid Disease: What Can Go Wrong, What You Can Do To Take Control of Your Health

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP If you’re dealing with autoimmune thyroid disease, you know that the struggle can often feel invisible, leaving you feeling isolated, frustrated, and powerless. It doesn’t matter if it’s Hashimoto’s, Graves’, or another autoimmune thyroid condition, your body can feel like it’s betraying you. The fatigue, unexplained weight…
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Why Do We Wait Until It Hurts To Make A Change?

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Pain is our alarm system. If your smoke alarm goes off in the middle of the night, you don’t just ignore it or put ear plugs in. That’s what happens when you take pain meds but don’t make any diet or lifestyle changes. The pain is telling…
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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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I’m Doing “All The Things”—So Why Am I Not Getting Better, Losing Weight, or Feeling My Best?

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Have you ever found yourself thinking, “I’m eating clean, exercising, getting enough sleep—so why do I feel stuck?” It’s frustrating, right? When we think we’re doing everything “right” but still feel stuck in our health, weight loss, test results, …, it can be easy to spiral into…

