Tag: #WellnessJourney
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Better Sleep, Brighter Days With A Sleep Patch?

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP If you’ve been tossing, turning, and waking up groggy no matter how early you get to bed, you’re not alone—and there’s something simple and surprisingly effective that’s been helping me lately: LifeWave Silent Nights patches. I’m always on the lookout for safe tools that support the body’s natural rhythms and…
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How Sleep (and the Right Foods) Can Help You With Autoimmune Disease

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP When you’re dealing with an autoimmune disease, sleep is a lifeline. Chronic sleep deprivation creates inflammation, disrupts immune function, and slows healing. On the other side, deep, restorative sleep can calm an overactive immune system, repair damaged tissues, and even help regulate the gut microbiome — all…
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How Does Fasting, Protein, and Autoimmune Disease Fit Together?

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP 28 Years of Nutrition, and I’m Still Learning And, I still get thrown for a loop sometimes. New data comes out constantly—sometimes it’s subtle, other times, it’s like a wrecking ball smashing through everything we thought we knew. Remember when “5-a-day” was the recommendation for fruits and…
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Why I Don’t Follow the “Foods to Avoid with _____” Lists

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP If you’ve ever Googled foods to avoid with autoimmune disease, you’ve probably seen the same lists over and over again: nightshades, nuts and seeds, beans, and the usual suspects, gluten and dairy. But here’s the thing, I don’t follow those lists. And I don’t recommend my clients blindly follow them…
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Is It My Blood Sugar, My Thyroid, or Maybe My Liver?

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Have you ever felt off, not quite yourself, but couldn’t put your finger on the problem? Fatigue, weight changes, mood swings – these symptoms can be frustrating and confusing. It’s not uncommon for people to wonder, “What’s going on? Where do I start?” The Blood Sugar Rollercoaster…
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The Link Between Insulin Resistance and Thyroid Health

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Insulin resistance, a condition where the body’s cells become less responsive to insulin’s regulatory signals, has long been associated with metabolic dysfunction and increased risk of obesity and risk of type 2 diabetes. However, recent research has showed its far-reaching impact including its affect on autoimmune thyroid…
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Nurturing Your Gut for Optimal Health

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP A healthy gut plays a vital role in our overall well-being, influencing not only digestion but also immune function, mood, and even skin health. By eating more plant-based foods we can nourish our gut and promote optimal wellness. Our intestinal tract, often referred to as the “second…


