Tag: #nutritionalendocrinology
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Cooking at Home Can Be Kitchen Medicine for Autoimmune Healing

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP You’re sick and tired of trying to figure out what to eat. You’ve tried the elimination diets. You’ve cut out gluten, dairy, soy, maybe all grains. Maybe you’ve even tried the AIP. You’ve read all the blogs, filled your supplement drawer (or WHOLE cabinet, if you’re like me), and you…
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How Sleep (and the Right Foods) Can Help You With Autoimmune Disease

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP When you’re dealing with an autoimmune disease, sleep is a lifeline. Chronic sleep deprivation creates inflammation, disrupts immune function, and slows healing. On the other side, deep, restorative sleep can calm an overactive immune system, repair damaged tissues, and even help regulate the gut microbiome — all…
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Are Blood Sugar, Vision, & Autoimmune Thyroid Related?

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP As someone who has spent years trying to get to the root of autoimmune thyroid disease, I have come to realize that vision and eye health are too often overlooked. What started out as frustration and fear has turned into empowerment. When I was first diagnosed with…
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How Many Meals Are Best for Autoimmune Thyroid Health?

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP When you live with an autoimmune thyroid diagnosis, figuring out the best meal plan for your body can feel like trying to solve a puzzle. We’re told we need to eat healthy, but what is “healthy” and exactly how much is enough, and how often should we…
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How Does Fasting, Protein, and Autoimmune Disease Fit Together?

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP 28 Years of Nutrition, and I’m Still Learning And, I still get thrown for a loop sometimes. New data comes out constantly—sometimes it’s subtle, other times, it’s like a wrecking ball smashing through everything we thought we knew. Remember when “5-a-day” was the recommendation for fruits and…
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Not All Adaptogens Are Your Friend

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Ashwagandha may not be the right herb for YOU if you were diagnosed with autoimmune disease! This post is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice; always consult with your healthcare provider to determine what’s best for your unique needs. Adaptogens come with…
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The Shocking Truth About Autoimmune Thyroid Disease AND My Mission to Save Body Parts and Lives

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Why wasn’t I told this? This question has haunted me for years. I lived with a completely reversible condition, yet my doctor told me, “You will die if you don’t do this procedure.” The procedure was radioactive iodine (RAI)—a procedure that kills your thyroid, as if your…
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How to Stay Gluten-Free and Eat Anti-Inflammatory Without the Stress

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP The holiday season is upon us, and for many of us, it’s a time of joy, celebration, and family get togethers. But for those of us with autoimmune thyroid conditions, food sensitivities, or inflammation, the holidays can also bring stress, temptation, and the fear of what happens…
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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…
