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What, Me? Pre-Diabetic?

Posted by Healthful Elements Staff

Mismanaged blood sugar fuels a shocking number of hormonal complaints that range from big to small. Here’s a partial list of what happens with sugar and your hormones.

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AIP for Autoimmunity: Is it ALWAYS the Answer?

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on May 26, 2016

Is the AIP (autoimmune protocol) diet the answer for EVERYONE with autoimmunity? I question…

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"Early Menopause?" I Don't Think So...

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on May 19, 2016

What’s an otherwise healthy woman in her early 40s supposed to think when she hasn’t cycled in over year? Is it always “early menopause?” I don’t think so…

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Thyroid Drugs and Immune Modulation

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on Apr 21, 2016

There’s a recurring theme in my practice that’s very heightened right now. Many of my clients are experiencing some hair-raising (and temporary) symptoms *because* of their healing, not in spite of it.

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From Total Hair Loss to a Head of Curls…

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on Apr 13, 2016

I knew this update was coming, I just had to be patient. It’s the story of how my client went from being bald to growing a head of hair via immune modulation.

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Heed the Signs...

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on Apr 07, 2016

I’m always open to signs. They’re everywhere, if you’re open to listening and receiving. And some recent signs may have me largely changing the focus of my practice.

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Alopecia: The Slow Boat to China

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on Mar 02, 2016

I’ve had alopecia (autoimmune hair loss), off and on, for nearly 35 years. And alopecia can be late to the party when it comes to healing the immune system.

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Coffee is Good, Toxic Coffee is Bad

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on Feb 10, 2016

To the surprise of many, I’m not anti-coffee. But most coffeemakers are toxic. And those toxins are ending up in your cup and disrupting your hormones. I have the solution.

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No Bull

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In the words of the great Jon Stewart, “Bullshit is everywhere.” Especially when it comes to diet and nutrition.

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The "Other Broth"

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on Jan 28, 2016

You’ve likely heard about the powerful healing properties of bone broth. Everyone is talking about it – and for good reason. But there’s a different type of broth that can significantly boost thyroid function.

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