Tag: #wholisticjen
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Daily Detox Done Right

Why Autoimmune Recovery Starts in Your Kitchen (Not a Doctor’s Office) By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Let me guess, you’ve been told that you don’t need to “detox,” because you have a liver. Right? That your liver is a filter that keeps you safe from whatever garbage you eat, breathe, or slather…
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What Triggered My Latest Autoimmune Flare (And How I Recovered Faster This Time)

All of a sudden, I realized I was going into an autoimmune flare. At first, I thought I was just reacting to a bug bite. My ear swelled up and turned red. It was painful to the touch. Then the lymph nodes under my ear and down my neck became sore and visibly swollen. I…
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Are “Health Foods” Making You Sick?

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Let’s just be honest: I used to fall for the packaging, the labels, and the health halo that so many “plant-based” products wear so well. (Actually…, occasionally, I STILL get duped!) Oat milk in the fridge? Check. Almond yogurt? Check. Gluten-free crackers with Himalayan salt? Of course.…
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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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What Foods Aggravate Autoantibodies?

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP If you’re experiencing the world of autoimmune disease, you’ve probably heard the term autoantibodies. Simply put, autoantibodies are immune system proteins that mistakenly target and attack your body’s own tissues. They’re a hallmark of autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto’s, rheumatoid arthritis, MS, lupus, and many others. While many factors can influence the…
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The Secret to Blood Sugar Balance While Gluten-Free (Or Grain Free) Vegan?

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP If you’ve ever had energy crashes, sugar cravings, or a drop in your blood sugar, you know how blood sugar swings can really make you feel. And, your diet could be playing a bigger role than you think. While so many people focus on reducing sugar or…
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My Flu Battle: How Zen & Zest Zone Remedies Helped Me Heal—and How They Can Help You, Too

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP When the flu hit me hard this past week, I was reminded once again of how essential it is to have a well-stocked apothecary of natural remedies on hand. This year (beginning in December), I’ve been creating herbal concoctions in The Zen & Zest Zone—our very own…
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How Food Keeps Me in Remission, Balances My Blood Sugar, and Fuels My Strength for Life

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Food is Medicine—But Only If You Use It Right When I was first diagnosed with autoimmune Graves’ disease, no one told me food mattered. Not one doctor mentioned that what I put on my plate could impact my antibodies, my energy, my brain fog, or my ability…
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How I Took Control of My Autoimmune Thyroid Disease—And How You Can, Too

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP If you’ve been diagnosed with autoimmune thyroid disease—Hashimoto’s or Graves’ disease—you’ve likely felt the frustration of chasing answers that never seem to come. Maybe you’ve been told that medication, surgery, or radiation is your only option, that food and lifestyle changes won’t make a difference, or worse,…

