Tag: #Stressmanagement
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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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I’m Doing “All The Things”—So Why Am I Not Getting Better, Losing Weight, or Feeling My Best?

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Have you ever found yourself thinking, “I’m eating clean, exercising, getting enough sleep—so why do I feel stuck?” It’s frustrating, right? When we think we’re doing everything “right” but still feel stuck in our health, weight loss, test results, …, it can be easy to spiral into…
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Do I Have an Adrenal Problem or a Thyroid Problem?

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Which came first? For thyroid conditions, many develop after chronic stress. We have no idea how much damage is occurring inside when we don’t let our body rest and recover from a stressful event, stressful day, or the general busyness of our day to day lives. To get…
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Stop Telling Me To Relax!

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Living with an autoimmune disease can feel like an endless battle, especially for those of us with Type A personalities and perfectionist tendencies. We eat “right,” exercise, follow all the protocols, and yet, the autoimmune disease persists. In fact, many of us have more than one autoimmune…
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How Can I Be Full of Life When I Feel Like Crap?

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Being full of life – physically, mentally, and emotionally is necessary for optimal health. But when we are sick or in pain or just have no energy, it can be difficult to even imagine feeling full of life. Do a quick inventory. What is going okay for…
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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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The Autoimmune Easy Button

By Jennifer Whitmire , MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP The easiest way to get/create an autoimmune illness is to eat inflammatory foods, stay up too late, work long hours, and over-exercise or not exercise at all. Oh! We’re you looking for the Easy Button to get over an Autoimmune illness? I can help you with that, too! How…
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The Power of FOOD for Autoimmune Thyroid

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Autoimmune thyroid diseases, such as Hashimoto’s and Graves’ disease, can significantly impact a person’s overall well-being. These conditions arise when the immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland, leading to imbalances in hormone production and a range of troublesome symptoms. Unfortunately, autoimmune conditions usually run in pairs…


