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Itchiness is a word used to describe an irritating sensation on your skin that you can’t help but scratch, but once you do, the need to scratch becomes more fierce. It’s a vicious cycle that many people who suffer from itchy skin will know well. Not only does it affect how you feel during waking hours, but it can also massively impact your sleep, leading to low mood, fatigue and bad habits.

There are many causes of itchy skin, including allergies and food sensitivities, hormone imbalance, and cosmetics. But have you ever considered that a nutrient deficiency might cause your tingling skin? In this episode, I will explain some of the critical nutrient deficiencies linked to itchy skin, also known as pruritus.

Highlight's from today's episode include:

• My own journey with itchy skin and autoimmune skin conditions, including psoriasis, adult acne and hives from histamine imbalances. 
• How vitamin D deficiency can be due to your vitamin D genetics. 
• How essential fatty acid imbalance can cause itchy skin and Keratosis pilaris.
• Why iron deficiency can cause itchy skin. 
• The roles of other vitamins, such as vitamin B12 and vitamin A, in itchy skin. 

You can also read my article, 'Did you know a vitamin deficiency can cause itchy skin?'

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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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Have you ever wondered what might be at the root of your symptoms, but the test your doctors run keeps saying everything is ‘normal’, even though you struggle with daily inflammatory symptoms like brain fog, fatigue and skin irritations? 

If so, I would like to chat with you about functional testing because I was also frustrated when I started my path to better health. However, unlike many of my clients, I did have some out-of-range numbers in my doctor’s testing, but they didn’t know why.

After many times of going back and forth to the doctors and endocrinologists, with no treatment options provided, I decided to take my health into my own hands. And that is when I discovered functional testing. 

In this Friday 5 episode, I will share with you the functional tests that enabled me to take a personalised approach to my diet and lifestyle so that I was able to reverse my symptoms of autoimmune disease. I now commonly use these tests with my clients to help them improve their health.

Highlight's from today's episode include:

• The valuable health information in a full blood count. 
• What a stool test can identify, and what impact that have in autoimmune disease and gut health?
• Why organic acids tests are helpful if you have chronic fatigue syndrome. 
• Hormone testing and its relevance in autoimmune disease. 
• Why the cortisol awakening response is vital in autoimmune disease.
• How to test for autoantibodies and be proactive in your health, diet and lifestyle. 

And you can read more about 'Functional Testing in Autoimmune Disease' in this article.

Fancy working with me 1-2-1? Book a free initial consultation with me here. 

Check out my functional testing packages: https://theautoimmunitynutritionist.com/functional-testing/

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You may already know that an autoimmune disease is a condition where your immune system recognises certain tissues and organs as foreign and produces antibodies to attack them. I see clients with many different autoimmune disorders at my clinic. However, one disorder that I have seen more and more in my nutritional therapy clinic, The Autoimmunity Nutritionist, is Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis.

This episode will help you understand Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and the functional medicine approach to symptom-free living.

Highlight's from today's episode include:

• The symptoms of Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis.
• Testing for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis.
• What causes Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis.
• Scientific research in Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis.
• What diet and lifestyle interventions for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis.

You can also read my article, Understanding Hashimoto's Thyroiditis.

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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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Your digestion is at the heart of your health. It is where you absorb nutrients, eliminate toxins, and over 70% of immune cells reside there. 

In autoimmune disease, increased intestinal permeability, aka leaky gut syndrome, may contribute to developing conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, alopecia areata, psoriasis and multiple sclerosis.

It is worth looking after your digestive health, and in this Friday 5 episode, I will share my top 5 gut-restoring foods which you can start to include in your daily diet. 

Highlight's from today's episode include:

• The special fibre released from stewing apples. 
• How sauerkraut can help to replenish healthy gut bacteria. 
• Benefits of bone broth for stomach acid and leaky gut syndrome. 
• How dandelion leaves support detoxification and promote gut motility. 
• Why Jerusalem artichoke help to feed healthy gut bacteria and stimulate the production of short-chain fatty acids. 

And you can read more about 'Gut Health & Autoimmune Disease' in this article.

Fancy working with me 1-2-1? Book a free initial consultation with me here. 

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Guest Janie Waring shares her inspirational story of how she became a leading coach and Energy Alignment Method mentor.

Janie Waring works with clients of all ages across the globe, helping them clear the noise of life and bring them home to who they truly are. An incredible, compassionate, heart-centred empath with a gift for helping people feel whole again.  

Janie is a qualified coach, trained in human needs psychology by Tony Robbins & Cloe Madanes and an EAM (Energy Alignment Method) Mentor, trained by the founder Yvette Taylor, in a highly transformational law of attraction based therapy, rooted in eastern practices, the universal laws, quantum physics & neuroscience.

Her mission is to empower people to live & communicate from a place of love, compassion and self-awareness.   Signposting people towards a more fulfilling life experience by releasing negative thoughts, patterns and beliefs and promoting increased self-love, self-awareness and a greater sense of joy & fulfilment.

Described as a “breath of fresh air”, her relaxed approach is both nurturing and challenging.

Janie 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:

• How Janie became a life coach and energy alignment method mentor. 
• How the energy alignment method can help clear unhelpful beliefs about yourself so you can move forward. 
• Why lack of self-awareness and self-love can manifest into disease. 
• What you can do today to start making meaningful changes to your life and perspective. 

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]

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Finding the right foods to eat when you have an autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis or alopecia areata can be challenging. When you have a flare, it is even worse! Whether you suffer from bloating, itchy skin, fatigue, or migraines, it is hard to pinpoint what foods or lifestyle events trigger the symptoms. 

However, research suggests that specific diets can help symptoms of autoimmune disease. This episode will explore the diets that may be most beneficial for managing symptoms of these unpredictable conditions. 

In today's episodes, I will share with you which diet is best for autoimmune disease, and yu may be surprised. 

Highlight's from today's episode include:

• The health benefits of following the Mediterranean diet.
• How autoimmune paleo (AIP) protocol can help you to determine food sensitivities. 
• Why going gluten-free can help to recover from autoimmune symptoms. 
• The benefits of keeping a food and symptoms journal.
• Why a personalised approach it always best when it comes to you 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.

You can find out more by reading my article, What  Diet is Best for Autoimmune Disease 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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It is vital to understand self-awareness as it can range from focusing on the present moment to your current physical, mental and emotional state. 

Awareness of your emotions and physical state allows you to choose how to respond. For instance, instead of letting physical discomfort push you into a grumpy state, you can acknowledge the discomfort and consciously choose to overcome it. 

Self-awareness can help you make better decisions, as it is easy to fall into a routine or pattern of behaviour when you feel tired or overwhelmed, such as staying up late and snacking at a certain point in the day.

Mindfulness is a way to raise your self-awareness through tools and practice that anchor you in the present moment. The more you practice, the better you will maintain that state.

Mindfulness practices have improved immune function and reduced inflammation, which may benefit those with autoimmune diseases. 

In this Friday 5 episode, I will share my top 5 mindfulness practices that cultivate more self-awareness in your everyday life. 

Highlight's from today's episode include:

• How daily journalling helps to raise self-awareness and happiness. 
• Breathing techniques to bring you back to the present moment. 
• The power of yoga and the benefits of developing a daily practice. 
• The magic of music and the way to listen, play and sing to music mindfully.
• Ways to meditate that work for you.

Learn more about, The Hair Growth Reviver programme, which includes information about some of these natural therapies. 

And you can read more about 'Nutrition Hacks for Healthy Hair Growth' in this article.

Fancy working with me 1-2-1? Book a free initial consultation with me here. 

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

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Should you avoid gluten if you have autoimmune disease, or is it only when you have celiac disease?

Gluten can directly impact autoimmune disease in celiac disease, but gluten can also indirectly contribute to autoimmune disease by its effect on the digestive system. 

In this episode, I will share with you how gluten's impact on gut health may lead to autoimmunity. 

Highlight's from today's episode include:

• How gluten can promote leaky gut syndrome and contribute to autoimmune disease.
• Why gluten can initiate other food sensitivities.
• Cross-reactivity of other grains and gluten
• Non-celiac gluten sensitivity is linked to specific autoimmune diseases such as Hashimoto's, psoriasis and Rheumatoid Arthritis. 
• Testing for non-celiac gluten sensitivity.

Learn more about The Hair Growth Reviver programme here.

You can read my article, Should you be going against the grain?

Would you like to learn more about The Hair Growth Reviver? 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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Have you tried natural topical treatments for hair loss?

Rebuilding your health from the inside out is vital for sustained hair growth, but initiating growth at the site of hair loss is also crucial. 

In this Friday 5 episode, I will share with you my top 5 natural topical therapies for hair loss. 

Highlight's from today's episode include:

• The hair growth-promoting benefits of onion juice, and a study with alopecia areata, and how to make it. 
• Why pampering yourself can lead to hair growth.
• How rosemary and pumpkin seed oil may promote hair growth.
• The joy of using a scalp brush. 

Learn more about, The Hair Growth Reviver programme, which includes information about some of these natural therapies. 

And you can read more about 'Nutrition Hacks for Healthy Hair Growth' in this article.

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

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Did you know that nutrient deficiencies can contribute to hair loss?

The health of the hair follicle is vital for healthy hair growth. The hair follicle is fed the nutrients it needs to build new and strong hair from a blood supply through tiny capillaries surrounding it. As such, the health of your blood vessels and the environment around the hair follicle must be in tip-top shape to grow and prolong hair growth. 

Nutrition plays a vital role in hair growth. When you are nutrient deficient, you are more likely to experience hair loss, such as alopecia areata. 

In this episode, I will share with you my top 3 nutrition hacks for hair growth.

Highlight's from today's episode include:

• Why food is vital for hair growth, and how your digestive function can affect nutrient absorption.  
• How antioxidants can help support healthy hair growth. 
• The role of micronutrients in hair growth such as vitamin D, A and zinc. 
• Why protein deficiency can be a key driver in hair loss, such as alopecia areata and female pattern hair loss. 
• My go-to approach when I work with clients with alopecia areata and other types of hair loss. 

Learn more about The Hair Growth Reviver programme here.

You can read my article on nutrition and hair growth, Diet and Hair Loss. 

Would you like to learn more about The Hair Growth Reviver? Email me: [email protected]

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

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.