Tag: #Inflammation
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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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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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Does Having An Autoimmune Diagnosis Increase Your Cancer Risk?

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP What Are Autoimmune Diseases? Autoimmune diseases are a collection of disorders where the immune system, responsible for protecting our bodies against infections and other threats from harmful bacteria, viruses, and parasites, mistakenly turns against healthy cells and tissues. We live in a world where our body has to…


