Tag: wellness
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Could Toxins Be Messing with Your Immune System?
By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Autoimmune diseases are tough to figure out, but one thing that’s getting more attention these days is the role toxins might be playing as the root cause. You see, autoimmune diseases happen when your immune system, which is supposed to protect you, gets confused and starts attacking…
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Where Do You Get Your Protein When Eating Whole Food PlantBased?
By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP When you think about protein, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? If you’re like most people, it’s probably steak, chicken, eggs, or maybe even a big glass of milk. We’ve been told for years that meat and dairy are the only ways to get protein,…
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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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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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Your Autoimmune Symptoms May Not Be From Just 1 Illness!
Autoimmune diseases usually come in 2s and 3s. By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Autoimmune diseases (AID) are really complicated and usually involve multiple organs and systems. AND they are hidden from the outside world. You look just fine to me?! You may just be feeling off, or have heavy legs, or difficulty just getting…
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My Personal Story with Autoimmune Disease
By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP I want to start off by sharing my health journey. How did I get here? How am I a health coach? What does this really mean? Well, let me take you back to where it all began. Discovering My Passion I graduated from college with a degree…
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It’s Time To Cleanse!
By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Spring flowers are in full bloom around us, and it’s time to shake off the winter blues and embrace the vibrant energy of this warmer season. Spring cleaning isn’t just about tidying up; it’s a chance to renew our bodies, minds, and spirits. Throughout history, cultures worldwide…
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Can I Eat Beans and Still Reverse My Antibodies?
By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Before we begin, let’s do a brief review… The thyroid gland is responsible for metabolism, growth, and energy levels, and impacts many bodily functions, including heart rate, body temperature, and weight management. When autoimmune disorders occur, such as Hashimoto’s, this function is disrupted, affecting not only the…
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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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