Tag: nutrition
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How to Protect Your Gut Before the Holidays

Learn how to protect your gut before the holidays with simple foods, herbs, and strategies that reduce inflammation, prevent flares, and support immune balance.
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My Flu Battle: How Zen & Zest Zone Remedies Helped Me Heal—and How They Can Help You, Too

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP When the flu hit me hard this past week, I was reminded once again of how essential it is to have a well-stocked apothecary of natural remedies on hand. This year (beginning in December), I’ve been creating herbal concoctions in The Zen & Zest Zone—our very own…
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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 to Boost Nutrition and Absorption in Autoimmune Thyroid Disease

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Food is more than just fuel. We need it for every part of our body. It’s your frontline defense when it comes to autoimmune thyroid diseases, like Hashimoto’s or Graves’ disease. What you eat—actually… what you absorb—can make or break your path to healing. Even with all…
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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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Liver Cleanse Myth: You Need a Day Off And Something Drastic To Cleanse Your Liver

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP (I’m not a doctor, and I am not telling you to do any of this, so if this information resonates with you, run this information by your medical provider before taking action). Don’t do anything drastic or harsh if you have or suspect an autoimmune diagnosis! Read…
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Why Most Liver Cleanses Do More Harm Than Good

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP If you’ve been researching ways to improve your health, especially for those of us with autoimmune thyroid issues, you’ve probably stumbled across a liver cleanse or two. And I’m willing to bet that most of those involve drinking crazy sounding things like Epsom salts with large amounts…
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Is A Liver Cleanse Helpful With Autoimmune Thyroid Health

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Ever wonder if your liver and thyroid are connected? If you’re dealing with an autoimmune thyroid condition like Hashimoto’s or Graves’, the connection is huge. Your liver does way more than just detox—it is busy processing hormones, managing inflammation, and keeping your immune system in check. When…
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Could Toxins Be Messing with Your Immune System?

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Autoimmune diseases are tough to figure out, but one thing that’s getting more attention these days is the role toxins might be playing as the root cause. You see, autoimmune diseases happen when your immune system, which is supposed to protect you, gets confused and starts attacking…

