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Daily exposure to potentially harmful chemicals is virtually unavoidable. Most 85,000 chemicals registered for production under the Toxic Substances Control Act were grandfathered in with little or no health and safety testing.

Medical conditions linked to toxic chemicals include obesity, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, cancers, and multisystem complaints such as fibromyalgia and multiple chemical sensitivity, as well as autoimmune disease.

Toxins are inevitable in your everyday life, putting your detoxification pathways under pressure. Your liver, kidneys, large intestine, lymphatic system, and sweat glands work together to reduce the buildup of these chemicals through detoxification. 

Of these organ systems, the liver plays one of the largest roles. The liver performs hundreds of functions and is needed to process nutrients and hormones, as well as remove waste products created as the result of normal body functions.

However,  there are ways that you can reduce your toxic exposure to lessen the burden on your system.

In today's Friday 5, I would like to share with you five ways to reduce your exposure to harmful chemicals.

Highlight's from today's episode include:

• Ways to reduce toxicity in the food you eat.  
• The best non-toxic cookware.
• The effect of plastics on your hormones. 
• Ways to improve the air you breathe. 
• What chemicals to look out for in your personal care products? 
• How to purify your water and reduce plastic exposure.  

Tune in today and be sure to share any of your thoughts about the show on my Instagram page: @theautoimmunitynutritionist

You can also download a free copy of The Autoimmunity Recovery Plan here.

Book your free discovery call with me here.

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Guest Marjorie Grice shares her experience overcoming the symptoms of ulcerative colitis and perimenopause. 

Marjorie is a menopause and hormone expert and has her own inspirational story of overcoming autoimmune disease. I can't wait to hear more about this and her advice on diet and lifestyle changes to help balance hormones. 

Marjorie is doing an inspirational and educational session in the Stabilise week of The Complete Autoimmune RESET, which will start on 3 March 2023. 

Highlight's from today's episode include:

• How Marjorie developed an autoimmune disease and the steps she took to reverse the symptoms. 
• Marjorie's experience in the beauty industry and what led her to become a nutritionist. 
• Symptoms of perimenopause and how this can be mistaken for autoimmune symptoms. 
• How hormone imbalance can relate to type and quantity of the hormones involved and how in harmony they are with each other.
• The role of stress in hormone health and how mindful activities such as Qigong can help to improve stress resilience. 

You can read my article, what is the link between hormones and autoimmune disease to find out more. 

Would you like to learn more about The Complete Autoimmune RESET? Email me: [email protected]

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You may be starting the year with an intention to eat healthily, which is an excellent focus for the year ahead, but did you know the research suggests that roughly 80% of people who start a healthy diet regime and lose weight will not maintain that weight loss for over 12 months?

And the same applies to those who adopt a healthy eating plan to reduce inflammatory symptoms. It isn’t sustainable long term if not approached in the right way.

In my clinic, the most common reason I see my clients struggling to follow a healthy eating plan is an emotional one, as it is easier to avoid processing emotions you are uncomfortable with. Food is often used as an effective distraction. 

So rather than diving feet first into a new healthy eating plan, why not set some solid emotional foundations to rebuild by taking the steps I will explain in this episode? 

In today's Friday 5, I would like to share with you five ways to ensure health success in 2023. 

Highlight's from today's episode include:

• Why knowing your why is a vital first step in health transformation. 
• Establish your core values to ensure you live a life aligned with your path. 
• Create healthy habits which make a living a healthy life automatically. 
• Do more of what you love in life to feel better and have more self-worth. 
• Practice gratitude for living in an optimistic mindset for the majority of the time. 

Find out more in my recent article, happiness and healthy eating.

Tune in today and be sure to share any of your thoughts about the show on my Instagram page: @theautoimmunitynutritionist

You can also download a free copy of The Autoimmunity Recovery Plan here.

Book your free discovery call with me here.

And if you would like to join my community of strong-willed people thriving with autoimmune disease, join The Autoimmunity Community. 

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Have you ever experienced symptoms of Raynaud's disease?

Most commonly, Raynaud's affects your hands and feet, causing fingers and toes to turn white and numb due to blood vessels reacting to the cold or stress and reducing blood flow.

When the circulation returns, it is common to feel a tingling sensation or pain in the affected area.

So what causes it, and how can you manage the condition naturally?

As a functional nutritionist, I always look beyond the symptoms and try to determine what the root cause of a condition might be. As Raynaud's is a condition that affects the blood vessels, the root cause of Raynaud's disease could relate to many factors, but a few obvious ones to investigate are blood sugar dysregulation, heavy metal toxicity and maladaptive stress response.

Blood vessel spasms can also result from stress, grief and emotional trauma, which may require emotionally-focused therapies to improve symptoms.

In today's Friday 5, I would like to share with you five potential causes of Raynaud's phenomenon.

Highlight's from today's episode include:

• How blood sugar dysregulation can contribute to Raynaud's.
• Why Raynaud's might run in your family.
• The link between food sensitivities and Raynaud's.
• Why the health of your cells is a factor in Raynaud's disease. 
• How a maladaptive stress response can develop into Raynaud's.

Tune in today and be sure to share any of your thoughts about the show on my Instagram page: @theautoimmunitynutritionist

You can also download a free copy of The Autoimmunity Recovery Plan here.

Book your free discovery call with me here.

And if you would like to join my community of strong-willed people thriving with autoimmune disease, join The Autoimmunity Community. 

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Guest Divya Dhawan shares her experience of overcoming the symptoms of Sjogren's Syndrome.

Divya Dhawan is a Board Certified IIN health coach with a life sciences and education background. She is extremely passionate about finding and spreading the awareness of healing(possibility) for Sjogren’s syndrome and getting good health in general after Sjogren’s diagnosis brought her life to a standstill. Like all other people with Autoimmune disorders, she was told that there’s no cure for Sjogren’s and that only management is possible. Her positive outlook and resilient nature came in handy at this point.  

Divya successfully put herself into remission thereafter and has stayed there for almost 9 years. 

Divya has been working as a health coach for over 2 years, helping women and men with Sjogren’s syndrome, tap into their healing potential through an empowered mindset, using food as medicine, removing toxic products (and emotions) from their life, learning to manage stress better and much more in her “SHINE WITH SJOGREN’S FORMULA", health coaching program.  

Divya believes that healing can be achieved with the right knowledge and support. Making your health a priority is the first step, and connecting with me is the second!

Divya is doing an inspirational and educational session in the Thrive week of The Complete Autoimmune RESET, which will be available to join in the new year.

Highlight's from today's episode include:

• How Divya developed an autoimmune disease and the steps she took to reverse the symptoms. 
• The importance of addressing gut health in autoimmune disease. 
• The effect of stress in autoimmune disease. 
• Gluten intolerance can be as much about glyphosate and pesticide toxicity as the grain itself. 
• Why variety in your diet is vital for gut health.

You can read my latest article, Is healthy eating enough to recover from autoimmune disease?

Would you like to learn more about The Complete Autoimmune RESET? Email me: [email protected]

Tune in today and be sure to share any of your thoughts about the show on my Instagram page: @theautoimmunitynutritionist

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Do you know what makes you happy?

I used to think I did. 

Happiness was the ‘high’ feeling after passing an exam, going on holiday, buying something special or meeting a celebrity. But was that real happiness or more excitement?

It took me years to understand the difference between the two, and as a result, it harmed my health. 

You see, excitement is great in short bursts, but when you constantly seek excitement with no happiness at the end of it, you can live in a chronically hyper state in which your body feels as stress and, over time, you can start to feel empty inside. 

Did you know that happy people don't just enjoy life; they're likely to live longer, too? A study has found that those in better moods were 35% less likely to die in the next 5 years when considering their life situations.

It has taken me years of unpicking and rebuilding to live a life that makes me happy. In today's Friday 5, I would like to share with you my top 5 ways to feel happy.

Highlight's from today's episode include:

• Why living aligned to your values and purpose creates happiness. 
• Free yourself of negative thoughts to feel more optimistic. 
• How exercise stimulates endorphins and other chemicals which enhance happiness. 
• The joy of giving and helping others can be both rewarding and happiness-generating. 
• Why building healthy habits is the key to sustained happiness. 

You can also read my article, Simple daily habits to transform your health. 

Tune in today and be sure to share any of your thoughts about the show on my Instagram page: @theautoimmunitynutritionist

You can also download a free copy of The Autoimmunity Recovery Plan here.

Book your free discovery call with me here.

And if you would like to join my community of strong-willed people thriving with autoimmune disease, join The Autoimmunity Community. 

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You may have come across the word ‘mitochondria’ recently or perhaps you recall it from a school biology lesson and know that its associated with your cells and energy production in the body. It’s a new area of focus in human health and not without due cause.

A human cell is made up of many functions and organelles, which are enclosed within a strong cell wall. The mitochondria are an integral part of your cells which have many complex roles. Recent research is now suggesting that the mitochondria is the back bone of your immune system and without it functioning correctly, we either have an increased susceptibility of getting sick or we are more at risk of chronic illnesses such as autoimmune diseases.

Nourishing your mitochondria could improve your immune health, rather than targeting it directly with conventional treatments such as immune boosters like echinacea or anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen.

Highlight's from today's episode include:

• What the mitochondria are and why they are important. 
• How the mitochondria play a vital role in immune health. 
• Food to nourish the mitochondria.
• Lifestyle techniques to increase mitochondria production.
• Testing for mitochondria health. 

You can also read my article, 'Feeding Your Immune System'

And you can take a deep dive and learn more about mitochondria in this article, Mitochondria 101.

Tune in today and be sure to share any of your thoughts about the show on my Instagram page: @theautoimmunitynutritionist

You can also download a free copy of The Autoimmunity Recovery Plan here.

Book your free discovery call with me here.

And if you would like to join my community of strong-willed people thriving with autoimmune disease, join The Autoimmunity Community. 

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The immune system protects you from harmful pathogens, such as viruses and bacteria, that you might be exposed to from the air you breathe, food, and people you touch.

All these immune cells require certain minerals, nutrients, and energy to do their jobs properly. Any deficiencies in these vital components may lead to a sluggish immune response to the enemy resulting in infection and disease. 

Lifestyle and mental perspectives also contribute to an impaired immune system due to their effect on sleep and stress management. A sleep-deprived or chronically stressed body is at far more risk of being overcome by a pathogen than one without fatigue and in harmony.

In today's Friday 5, I am focusing on the top 5 immune-building foods.

Highlight's from today's episode include:

• The power of phytonutrients and why it is vital to have colour in your diet.
• The role of healthy fats in the immune response. 
• Why dietary fibre and a healthy gut microbiome optimise your immune defence. 
• How beta-glucans in mushrooms fight against pathogens like viruses and bacteria. 
• Any why chicken broth is the perfect antidote when you are sick as it stops viral replication.

You can also read my article, The best immune-boosting foods. 

Tune in today and be sure to share any of your thoughts about the show on my Instagram page: @theautoimmunitynutritionist

You can also download a free copy of The Autoimmunity Recovery Plan here.

Book your free discovery call with me here.

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Guest Aga Kehinde shares her experience as an EFT practitioner and nurse of helping those with chronic health conditions manage their stress better with daily stress management practices. 

Aga Kehinde is a Cancer Nurse Specialist, Cancer Educator & Health Empowerment Coach and EFT Practitioner

Aga has 20 years of experience as a clinical nurse specialist in oncology and oncology research, she holds a diploma from The Coaching Academy in Personal Performance Coaching and Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Aga supports individuals who have experienced serious life challenges to navigate through the chaos and develop well-being strategies to reclaim purpose and meaning.

Aga is passionate about integrating EFT to support people, especially in the public sector. Aga supports BSIO, promoting the integration of conventional, psychological, nutritional, lifestyle and complementary medicine in cancer care.  

Aga is doing a practical session in the Release week of The Complete Autoimmune RESET, which will be available to join in the new year.

Highlight's from today's episode include:

• Why Aga decided to become a nurse and how that developed into coaching.
• How to help those with dysregulated stress respond to calm their minds and bodies with emotional freedom technique. 
• Understanding adverse childhood events, and why this is a risk factor for developing chronic health conditions such as autoimmune disease. 
• Why self-awareness of how you feel is a key first step for managing stress and becoming more stress resilient. 

You can read my latest article, Is healthy eating enough to recover from autoimmune disease?

Would you like to learn more about The Complete Autoimmune RESET? Email me: [email protected]

Tune in today and be sure to share any of your thoughts about the show on my Instagram page: @theautoimmunitynutritionist

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The body has a way of telling you when things are not working right in your body. Whether it is a change of mood, an increase in weight or something changing on your skin, it's important that you look out for these signs so that you can resolve any issues before they become a problem.

For example, a rash, skin dryness, hair loss or thinning, or discolouration can all be signs of nutrient deficiencies in the body. The good news is that there is help available - so what are the signs and what do they mean?

Highlight's from today's episode include:

• How bruising often may indicate low vitamin C and zinc. 
• How the health of your nails can reflect nutrient deficiencies. 
• Hair loss and how nutrient deficiencies may be at the heart of this. 
• What to look out for when it comes to the health of your mouth. 
• Why itchy skin in winter might be more than just the cold. 

You can also read my article, Are skin issues a sign of underlying nutrient deficiencies?

Tune in today and be sure to share any of your thoughts about the show on my Instagram page: @theautoimmunitynutritionist

You can also download a free copy of The Autoimmunity Recovery Plan here.

Book your free discovery call with me here.

And if you would like to join my community of strong-willed people thriving with autoimmune disease, join The Autoimmunity Community. 

Thanks for listening! You can join The Autoimmune Forum on Facebook or find me on Instagram @theautoimmunitynutritionist.