Tag: #ThyroidFunction
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Tired, Stuck, and Inflamed? Here’s How Plant-Based Eating Can Help

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP When you’re battling autoimmune thyroid disease, it’s easy to feel like your body is constantly working against you. Fatigue, stubborn weight, and chronic inflammation can become all too familiar. But what if I told you that changing what’s on your plate could change how you feel? Switching…
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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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Do I Have To Buy Organic?

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Most of you know my story… I received a scary diagnosis in 2007 (Graves disease), and we quit our jobs and moved to start a farm to grow our own food and teach people about food and health. No, it didn’t all happen right away! We started learning about…
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What Do All of These Thyroid Numbers Mean? And…What Can I Do About It?

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP The thyroid gland is a small organ at the base of the neck that sends hormones out to every cell in the body. Its job is to increase oxygen uptake into cells for increased energy and for metabolism. The thyroid releases two hormones, mostly T4, thyroxine, and…
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How Do I Prevent An Autoimmune Flare During The Holidays?

Jennifer Whitmire , MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP During the holidays, a sense of anticipation fills the air, accompanied by the promise of joyous festivities and cherished moments with loved ones. The magic of the holidays often brings a unique blend of warmth, gratitude, and celebration. However, amidst the joy, it’s important to acknowledge the challenges…
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Balancing Act: Thyroid, Gallbladder, and Your Health

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Imagine your body as a finely-tuned system, with various components working in unison to maintain your health. In this intricate system, two key players that appear to be completely unrelated are the thyroid and the gallbladder, and they have a unique connection. The thyroid, like a master…




