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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. 

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

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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. 

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

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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.

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.

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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

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 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.

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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?'

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.

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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/

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.

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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.

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.

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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. 

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.

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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]

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.