Tag: #health
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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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Breaking The Fear Of Fat and Saving Your Blood Sugar
By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP I grew up in the era of “Fat Free.” We learned early on that fat makes you fat and causes heart attacks. But, just like carbs in the form of broccoli is not the same as carbs in the form of cake, not all fats are the same…
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How Does Balancing Blood Sugar Cool Inflammation in Autoimmune Disease
By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Inflammation can be our ally in many ways. It’s the body’s natural defense system which helps protect us from infections and promotes healing. Think about when you get a cut or are exposed to a cold virus – your body’s inflammatory response kicks in to protect and…
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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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Why Do I Feel Weak on a Plant-Based Diet?
By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP So many people tell me they can’t go on a plant based diet. They just feel too weak. They know they need more protein. Have you experienced this? Obviously, you’re not alone. Whole food plant-based diets are known for their health benefits from weight loss, reduced heart disease risks,…
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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…
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Is The Liver to Blame For Painful Periods, Fibroids, Painful Lumpy Breasts? What About My Breakouts?
By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP It’s all about the hormones! Period pain, fibroids, painful lumpy breasts, poor sleep, infertility, low energy, and even gas and bloating can be related to hormones. The liver processes hormones through hormone metabolism. When hormones, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, even thyroid hormones, circulate in the bloodstream, the liver works…
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