Tag: #health
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It’s Time To Cleanse!
By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Spring flowers are in full bloom around us, and it’s time to shake off the winter blues and embrace the vibrant energy of this warmer season. Spring cleaning isn’t just about tidying up; it’s a chance to renew our bodies, minds, and spirits. Throughout history, cultures worldwide…
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Can I Eat Beans and Still Reverse My Antibodies?
By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Before we begin, let’s do a brief review… The thyroid gland is responsible for metabolism, growth, and energy levels, and impacts many bodily functions, including heart rate, body temperature, and weight management. When autoimmune disorders occur, such as Hashimoto’s, this function is disrupted, affecting not only the…
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What Do Meat, Dairy, and Eggs Have to Do with My Hashimoto’s and Blood Sugar?
By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Diet, aka nutrients, are key factors in working with people with autoimmune thyroid disease while also homing in on blood sugar levels. Understanding how meat, dairy, and eggs impact Hashimoto’s and other autoimmune diseases along with blood sugar regulation can help you and your clients make educated…
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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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What Do All of These Thyroid Numbers Mean? And…What Can I Do About It?
By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP The thyroid gland is a small organ at the base of the neck that sends hormones out to every cell in the body. Its job is to increase oxygen uptake into cells for increased energy and for metabolism. The thyroid releases two hormones, mostly T4, thyroxine, and…
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What is an Alkaline Diet?
By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP We know that what we eat affects our health. We know that certain types of fats like trans fats can clog our arteries and that brightly colored fruits and vegetables are high in bioflavonoids which are antioxidants that protect our cells. We know that sugar causes damage to our…
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How Do I Navigate Sweet Treats During the Holidays AND Prevent A Flare?
Jennifer Whitmire , MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP What we traditionally call “Treats” are wonderful for the taste buds but are not treats to our body. Most treats are full of added sugars and inflammatory ingredients. When you have an autoimmune disease, your body is already inflamed. What sounds like a Treat could set you back…
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Unleashing the Power of Functional Lab Markers: Your Path to Optimal Health
By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP In 2007, I embarked on a journey that would forever change my perspective on health and well-being. It all started with a seemingly ordinary annual physical, but little did I know that this visit would unravel a series of events that would lead me to the world…
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Plant-Fueled Performance: Feeding Your Athlete (or yourself) for Success
By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Plant-based diets have become increasingly popular among athletes and fitness enthusiasts, as they offer health and performance benefits. Adequate protein intake is crucial for athletes. Plant-based diets add phytonutrients as well as protein to fuel energy and strength while minimizing oxidative stress, aiding in recovery, boosting nitric oxide…
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Your Mysterious Microbiome
By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP You have a whopping 39 trillion microbes in your body! Let that sink in. I can’t even imagine that many. These microbes break down your food, support your immune system, create vitamins, assemble amino acids, produce neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, GABA, and norepinephrine, maintain your intestinal lining, and so…
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