Tag: #Thyroidhealth
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How to Go Gluten-Free As An Approach to Lower Thyroid Antibodies

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP I remember trying to go gluten free. I remember that I didn’t understand why. Bread is the staff of life, right? When I first heard that I should go gluten free, I was willing to do anything. You’ve probably been there. I don’t want an incurable illness, and… I…
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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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The Worst Advice My Doctor Ever Gave Me

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP When I walked into my doctor’s office, still trying to figure out my Graves antibodies, I always asked with curiosity about food and other things that could hurt or help me. I expected sound advice. Instead, I was told, “You just need to avoid stress,” and she…
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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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Is Autoimmune Disease Genetic?

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Autoimmune diseases are far more common than many realize, affecting about 8% of the U.S. population—that’s roughly 50 million people. What’s crazy is that 80% of those diagnosed are women. AND many people may live with an autoimmune condition without even knowing it. Symptoms can be vague…
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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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What I Eat In A Day To Support My Energy and Keep Antibodies Down

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP I remember the first time I realized my diet needed a serious overhaul. I was standing in the grocery store aisle, holding a Lean Cuisine, something I’d eaten for lunch a hundred times before. But this time, I flipped it over and really read the ingredients. What…

