Tag: #wholisticjen
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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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How Does Balancing Blood Sugar Cool Inflammation in Autoimmune Disease

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Inflammation can be our ally in many ways. It’s the body’s natural defense system which helps protect us from infections and promotes healing. Think about when you get a cut or are exposed to a cold virus – your body’s inflammatory response kicks in to protect and…
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I’m 100% Gluten Free. It Didn’t Lower My Antibodies!

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP When it comes to managing autoimmune diseases, it’s important to recognize that it’s not just about eliminating gluten; it’s about embracing a WHOLE approach to health that includes long-term lifestyle changes. This includes diet, mindset, rest, exercise, and more. For me, I thought I had the diet…
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It’s Autoimmune! Why Are You Telling Me to Watch My Blood Sugar?

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP We know that type 1 diabetes is related to blood sugar and autoimmune disease, but autoimmune diseases like lupus, multiple sclerosis, Graves, and Hashimoto’s all impact blood sugar levels and can be related to insulin resistance. Insulin resistance occurs when our cells become less responsive to the…
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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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What Do Meat, Dairy, and Eggs Have to Do with My Hashimoto’s and Blood Sugar?

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Diet, aka nutrients, are key factors in working with people with autoimmune thyroid disease while also homing in on blood sugar levels. Understanding how meat, dairy, and eggs impact Hashimoto’s and other autoimmune diseases along with blood sugar regulation can help you and your clients make educated…



