Tag: #Gravesdisease
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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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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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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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The Power of FOOD for Autoimmune Thyroid

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Autoimmune thyroid diseases, such as Hashimoto’s and Graves’ disease, can significantly impact a person’s overall well-being. These conditions arise when the immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland, leading to imbalances in hormone production and a range of troublesome symptoms. Unfortunately, autoimmune conditions usually run in pairs…

