Tag: #plantbasedhealing
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Top Foods to Heal Leaky Gut and Support Thyroid Health

Leaky gut fuels Hashimoto’s and Graves’. Discover how food repairs the gut lining, lowers antibodies, and restores thyroid balance.
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What to Eat in a Day to Reverse Autoimmune Thyroid Disease

Discover what to eat in a day to calm inflammation, balance hormones, and support thyroid recovery. Real meals to reverse autoimmune thyroid disease.
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The Hidden Dangers of Autoimmune Thyroid Disease No One Talks About

Autoimmune thyroid disease is more than a thyroid problem. Learn the hidden risks, cancer links, and real solutions to stop the autoimmune cascade.
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Are “Health Foods” Making You Sick?

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Let’s just be honest: I used to fall for the packaging, the labels, and the health halo that so many “plant-based” products wear so well. (Actually…, occasionally, I STILL get duped!) Oat milk in the fridge? Check. Almond yogurt? Check. Gluten-free crackers with Himalayan salt? Of course.…
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Why You Don’t Feel Like Yourself, And What Colorful Food Has to Do With It

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP If you’ve been struggling with low energy, hormone craziness, chronic inflammation, or digestive issues that seems to have no clear cause, you’re not alone. Have you’ve tried cutting out gluten? Sugar? Dairy? Meat? Or even lectins, oxalates, …? AND… you still don’t know what to eat?! Maybe…
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Why Are You Afraid To Eat That?

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Have you ever felt paralyzed in the grocery store? What can I eat? Is there anything left that won’t hurt me? Is this tomato in my hand going to hurt me, because they are a nightshade or have lectins? Is it okay to eat something with almonds,…
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Why Do We Tell All Of Our Clients To Go Gluten Free?

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP If you have a diagnosis of autoimmune thyroid disease—whether it’s Hashimoto’s or Graves’—you’ve probably heard mixed messages about gluten. Some doctors don’t mention it at all, while others insist it’s a major trigger. So, why do we strongly recommend a gluten-free diet for our clients with thyroid…
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Autoimmune Thyroid Healing Starts in the Kitchen: What to Eat & Why

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP You may be experiencing symptoms like feeling drained, foggy, and struggling with weight changes, hair loss, and inflammation. Maybe your doctor told you food has nothing to do with it, mine sure did. You may need medical intervention to get symptoms under control while you make changes, but…
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The Complications of Autoimmune Thyroid Disease: What Can Go Wrong, What You Can Do To Take Control of Your Health

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP If you’re dealing with autoimmune thyroid disease, you know that the struggle can often feel invisible, leaving you feeling isolated, frustrated, and powerless. It doesn’t matter if it’s Hashimoto’s, Graves’, or another autoimmune thyroid condition, your body can feel like it’s betraying you. The fatigue, unexplained weight…
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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…
