Tag: #LifestyleFactors
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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…
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Is It My Blood Sugar, My Thyroid, or Maybe My Liver?
By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Have you ever felt off, not quite yourself, but couldn’t put your finger on the problem? Fatigue, weight changes, mood swings – these symptoms can be frustrating and confusing. It’s not uncommon for people to wonder, “What’s going on? Where do I start?” The Blood Sugar Rollercoaster…
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Understanding the Connection Between Gut Health and Autoimmune Disease
By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP In recent years, there has been growing recognition of the role gut health plays in the development and progression of autoimmune diseases. Our gut, also known as the gastrointestinal system, is a complex ecosystem that houses trillions of microorganisms, collectively known as the gut microbiota. This delicate…
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