Tag: #GutHealth
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Are “Health Foods” Making You Sick?

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Let’s just be honest: I used to fall for the packaging, the labels, and the health halo that so many “plant-based” products wear so well. (Actually…, occasionally, I STILL get duped!) Oat milk in the fridge? Check. Almond yogurt? Check. Gluten-free crackers with Himalayan salt? Of course.…
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What Supplements Should I Take for Autoimmune Thyroid?

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP If you’ve been diagnosed with an autoimmune thyroid condition like Hashimoto’s or Graves’ disease, you might be wondering what supplements can help. Supplements can play an important role by addressing nutrient insufficiencies and deficiencies, reducing inflammation, and regulating the immune response. If the autoimmune condition is active,…
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Autoimmune Thyroid Healing Starts in the Kitchen: What to Eat & Why

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP You may be experiencing symptoms like feeling drained, foggy, and struggling with weight changes, hair loss, and inflammation. Maybe your doctor told you food has nothing to do with it, mine sure did. You may need medical intervention to get symptoms under control while you make changes, but…
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What’s On Your Plate? Is It Helping You Beat Fatigue, Brain Fog, and Slow Metabolism?

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP When it comes to reversing autoimmune thyroid disease, food is one of the most powerful tools you can use. Eating a wide range of colorful, whole plant-based foods provides the body with the essential nutrients that balance the immune system, the gut, and hormones. Eating a rainbow…
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How Food Keeps Me in Remission, Balances My Blood Sugar, and Fuels My Strength for Life

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Food is Medicine—But Only If You Use It Right When I was first diagnosed with autoimmune Graves’ disease, no one told me food mattered. Not one doctor mentioned that what I put on my plate could impact my antibodies, my energy, my brain fog, or my ability…
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How Much Does My Food Really Matter?

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP We’re constantly looking for the next great quick fix. All of us! Even me. We’re told to eat this and avoid that, follow one “miracle” diet or another. We are bombarded by health advice that can feel overwhelming and leave us wondering: How much does what I eat really…
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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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How Can I Be Full of Life When I Feel Like Crap?

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Being full of life – physically, mentally, and emotionally is necessary for optimal health. But when we are sick or in pain or just have no energy, it can be difficult to even imagine feeling full of life. Do a quick inventory. What is going okay for…
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FAQ: Nurturing Thyroid-Gut Health

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP What’s the Connection Between Thyroid and Gut Health? Gut health significantly influences thyroid function. Your gut microbiota, the community of microorganisms residing in your digestive tract, affect the absorption of essential thyroid-related nutrients, modulate thyroid hormone metabolism, and even contribute to regulating thyroid autoimmunity. The thyroid, through…

