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The Autoimmune RESET
VJ Hamilton
206 episodes
2 weeks ago
Send us a text The holiday season is often framed as a time of rest, but for many people it becomes physically and emotionally demanding — disrupting routines, increasing stress, and triggering symptom flares. In this Friday 5 episode, VJ shares five practical ways to move through the holidays in a way that supports your nervous system, digestion, immune health, and energy levels — without striving for perfection or adding more to your to-do list. You’ll learn why being truly present with fri...
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Send us a text The holiday season is often framed as a time of rest, but for many people it becomes physically and emotionally demanding — disrupting routines, increasing stress, and triggering symptom flares. In this Friday 5 episode, VJ shares five practical ways to move through the holidays in a way that supports your nervous system, digestion, immune health, and energy levels — without striving for perfection or adding more to your to-do list. You’ll learn why being truly present with fri...
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Episodes (20/206)
The Autoimmune RESET
Friday 5: Making the Most of the Holiday Season — Without Burning Yourself Out
Send us a text The holiday season is often framed as a time of rest, but for many people it becomes physically and emotionally demanding — disrupting routines, increasing stress, and triggering symptom flares. In this Friday 5 episode, VJ shares five practical ways to move through the holidays in a way that supports your nervous system, digestion, immune health, and energy levels — without striving for perfection or adding more to your to-do list. You’ll learn why being truly present with fri...
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2 weeks ago
17 minutes

The Autoimmune RESET
Is It MCAS? Understanding Histamine, Flare Triggers & Immune Reactivity with Dr. Jill Carnahan
Send us a text In this episode of the Autoimmune RESET Podcast, I’m joined by Dr Jill Carnahan, MD — functional medicine physician, author of Unexpected, and someone whose clinical work is deeply shaped by her own lived experience of chronic illness. Jill shares her extraordinary personal journey, from growing up on a farm with heavy chemical exposure, to being diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer at just 25, followed by Crohn’s disease, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, and later mould-related ill...
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3 weeks ago
35 minutes

The Autoimmune RESET
Friday 5: The Sleep Edition — 5 Ways to Support Deeper, Restorative Rest
Send us a text In this episode, we dive into one of the most underestimated foundations of autoimmune healing and hair recovery: sleep. So many people insist they “function fine” on six hours, a midnight bedtime, or restless nights — but the body tells a very different story. When you finally experience restorative sleep, the kind that calms inflammation, regulates the immune system, stabilises cortisol, and gives hair follicles the safety signals they need to grow, everything begins to shift...
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1 month ago
18 minutes

The Autoimmune RESET
Low Ferritin and Hair Loss: What Your Blood Tests Are Really Telling You
Send us a text Low ferritin is one of the most misunderstood markers in the hair-loss world — and today, we’re breaking it down properly. In this episode, I unpack the real relationship between ferritin, iron metabolism, and hair shedding, and why so many people feel lost when their blood tests come back “normal” but their symptoms don’t match. We dive into: • What ferritin actually means — and what it doesn’t • Why inflammation and autoimmunity can disguise iron deficiency ...
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1 month ago
29 minutes

The Autoimmune RESET
Spice Up Your Metabolism: How to Calm Inflammation & Reset Energy with Nagina Abdullah
Send us a text In this week’s episode of The Autoimmune RESET Podcast, I’m joined by Nagina Abdullah, founder of MasalaBody.com, molecular biologist, and creator of the “Spice Yourself Skinny” method. Nagina shares her deeply relatable journey — from lifelong struggles with weight, sugar cravings, and yo-yo dieting to discovering the science of metabolism, inflammation, and adding the right foods rather than restricting them. After losing 18kg and keeping it off for 14 years, her story takes ...
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1 month ago
36 minutes

The Autoimmune RESET
FRIDAY 5 - My Top Health Apps for Gut, Hormone, and Immune Health
Send us a text In this episode of The Autoimmune RESET Podcast, VJ shares her top five health apps that genuinely make a difference — for clients and for her own daily routine. From gut–brain retraining to nervous system regulation and sleep optimisation, these tools are practical, science-backed, and designed to help you build consistency without burnout. You’ll learn how apps like Nerva, Yuka, Sweat, Insight Timer, and Rise can support every pillar of autoimmune health — helping you calm th...
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1 month ago
14 minutes

The Autoimmune RESET
FRIDAY 5 - Simple Ways to Detoxify Your Life (Without Overhauling Everything)
Send us a text In this week’s Friday 5, I’m taking you through five simple, science-backed swaps to help you detoxify your daily life — one product, one habit, and one room at a time. True detoxification isn’t just about green juices or supplements — it’s about reducing the everyday exposures that quietly burden your liver, hormones, and immune system. From the make-up we wear to the air we breathe, each small decision can either add to our toxic load or ease it. In this episode, you’ll learn...
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2 months ago
14 minutes

The Autoimmune RESET
FRIDAY 5 - Essential Books for Autoimmune Health Practitioners (and Anyone Healing from Autoimmunity)
Send us a text In this week’s Friday 5, VJ Hamilton — Registered Nutritionist and Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner — shares five of her all-time favourite books that have shaped how she understands and supports autoimmune healing. These titles explore the key systems she sees most often in practice — from the gut and microbiome to genetics, detoxification, and neuro-immune communication. Whether you’re a health practitioner, student, or simply navigating your own autoimmune journey,...
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2 months ago
17 minutes

The Autoimmune RESET
FRIDAY 5: Ways to Ignite Hair Growth Naturally (and Calm the Root Cause)
Send us a text This week’s Friday 5 is all about reawakening your roots — naturally. 🌿 A new study on a plant-based serum showed visible improvements in hair thickness and density in just 56 days, reminding us that natural compounds can reawaken dormant follicles. In this episode, VJ shares five evidence-informed, accessible ways to ignite hair growth without drugs or devices — using tools and nutrients you already have at home. You’ll learn how to: 1️⃣ Stimulate scalp circulation with ...
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2 months ago
13 minutes

The Autoimmune RESET
The Hidden Roots of Hypothyroidism: How 5 Body Systems Shape Thyroid Health
Send us a text If your thyroid results look “normal” but you still feel exhausted, foggy, or stuck — this episode will help you understand why. In this in-depth solo episode, Registered Nutritionist and Autoimmune Specialist VJ Hamilton explores why thyroid issues often start outside the thyroid. Drawing on both her personal experience and years in clinical practice, she explains how five key body systems — the gut, liver, adrenals, sex hormones, and mitochondria — can all disrupt thyroid fun...
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2 months ago
26 minutes

The Autoimmune RESET
FRIDAY 5 - Everyday Habits That Can Transform Autoimmune Recovery
Send us a text In this Friday 5 episode, VJ Hamilton shares five simple, science-backed habits that can transform autoimmune healing — from reducing inflammation to restoring calm, energy, and resilience. Drawing on both her professional experience as a Registered Nutritionist and her own personal recovery journey, VJ explores how small, consistent changes create profound physiological shifts. You’ll hear why she ditched her microwave for good, how morning sunlight even in the dead of winter ...
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2 months ago
15 minutes

The Autoimmune RESET
FRIDAY 5 - The Role of Mindset in Hair Regrowth: 5 Practical Tools
Send us a text When it comes to hair loss recovery, most people focus on food, supplements, and treatments — but one of the most overlooked (and most powerful) tools is mindset. In this week’s Friday 5, I’m sharing how the way you think about your hair healing journey can shift your stress response, reduce fear-based triggers, and help you feel calmer and more in control. You’ll learn: How to break the stress loop when shedding feels overwhelmingA simple way to reframe mirror triggers into mo...
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3 months ago
16 minutes

The Autoimmune RESET
Friday 5: What Your Hair Says About Your Health – 5 Early Warning Signs
Send us a text Your hair isn’t just about looks — it’s a messenger for your internal health. In this week’s Friday 5, I’m sharing five important clues your hair might be sending you. From nutrients running low, to stress overload, hormone shifts, immune misfires, and even detox congestion, these signs often appear in your hair before you notice them anywhere else. We’ll talk about why your hair might not grow past a certain length, how to tell the difference between shedding and breakage, and...
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3 months ago
10 minutes

The Autoimmune RESET
Anxiety in Autoimmune Disease: The Hidden Loop That Worsens Symptoms
Send us a text Anxiety and autoimmunity often go hand-in-hand — but not just because living with chronic illness is stressful. In this episode, VJ Hamilton, Registered Nutritionist and founder of The Autoimmune Nutrition Clinic, unpacks the anxiety–autoimmunity loop — how inflammation in the body alters brain chemistry, fuels anxiety, and keeps your nervous system stuck in overdrive. You’ll learn: The science of how cytokines, serotonin, dopamine, and cortisol connect anxiety with immune dysr...
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3 months ago
22 minutes

The Autoimmune RESET
FRIDAY 5 - My Favourite Gadgets for Hair Growth
Send us a text In this week’s Friday 5, I’m sharing my five favourite gadgets for healthier, stronger hair growth — from simple daily tools like a natural bristle brush and scalp massager, to more advanced options including the Nurosym device and red light therapy. I’ll explain how each one works, the research behind them, and where they fit into a root-cause approach to hair loss. You’ll also hear some of my own experiences — including what helped me during my alopecia journey, and why I thi...
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4 months ago
13 minutes

The Autoimmune RESET
FRIDAY 5 - Inside-Out Skin Health: My Favourite BodyBio Picks
Send us a text Skin health isn’t just about creams and serums — it’s deeply connected to your gut, your immune system, and the nutrients that help your body repair, hydrate, and calm inflammation from within. In this week’s Friday 5 episode, I’m sharing my five favourite BodyBio products that I use and recommend for skin health: Evening Primrose Oil 🌿 for barrier repair, dryness, and even mucosal support in conditions like Sjögren’s.Liposomal Vitamin C 🍊 for collagen production, wound healing...
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4 months ago
15 minutes

The Autoimmune RESET
FRIDAY 5 - Fibermaxxing & Autoimmunity — Why More Isn’t Always Better
Send us a text Welcome to this week’s Friday 5. Today we’re diving into the wellness trend of “fibermaxxing”—the push to load up on as much fiber as possible through powders, supplements, and diet hacks. While fiber is vital for microbiome diversity, blood sugar balance, and immune regulation, for those of us living with autoimmune conditions or fragile gut health, more isn’t always better. In this episode, I’ll share five key insights on how to approach fiber safely: why timing matters, how ...
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4 months ago
9 minutes

The Autoimmune RESET
The 5 Body Systems Behind Autoimmune Disease (It’s Not Just Your Immune System)
Send us a text In this episode, I’m walking you through the five body systems I assess in every autoimmune case — because supporting the immune system alone rarely leads to lasting results. We’ll explore how dysfunction in the gut barrier, lymphatic system, detoxification pathways, microbiome, and nervous system can each contribute to flare-ups, immune confusion, and long-term inflammation — and more importantly, what you can do to start restoring balance. I also share some of my own experien...
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4 months ago
24 minutes

The Autoimmune RESET
FRIDAY 5 - My Current Top Nutrients for Autoimmune Health
Send us a text In this solo episode, VJ Hamilton shares her current top five nutrients for autoimmune health—based on what she's seeing in clinic right now, especially in clients with conditions like alopecia areata, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune thyroiditis, and post-viral fatigue. From inflammation and fatigue to gut repair and immune balance, these five nutrients are at the top of VJ’s list for building long-term resilience. Inside the episode: Why omega-3s are critical for calming inflam...
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4 months ago
14 minutes

The Autoimmune RESET
How Emotional Trauma Impacts the Body with Dr. Debi Silber
Send us a text In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Debi Silber — founder of the Post Betrayal Transformation (PBT®) Institute, holistic psychologist, and leading authority on how to heal from betrayal and rebuild trust. Dr. Debi shares her personal story of betrayal, the groundbreaking research that came from it, and the unique stages people go through when healing from deep emotional wounds. We explore how unresolved betrayal impacts physical health — including its links to auto...
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5 months ago
34 minutes

The Autoimmune RESET
Send us a text The holiday season is often framed as a time of rest, but for many people it becomes physically and emotionally demanding — disrupting routines, increasing stress, and triggering symptom flares. In this Friday 5 episode, VJ shares five practical ways to move through the holidays in a way that supports your nervous system, digestion, immune health, and energy levels — without striving for perfection or adding more to your to-do list. You’ll learn why being truly present with fri...