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The Autoimmune RESET
VJ Hamilton is a nutritionist, scientist, and autoimmune disease expert who founded The Autoimmunity Nutritionist Clinic, a Nutritional Therapy and Functional Medicine clinic specialising in autoimmune disease.
VJ combines her lived experience overcoming autoimmune disease symptoms with her knowledge of nutrition, health, biochemistry, and immunology to provide you with the most up-to-date research on autoimmune disease.
The Autoimmune RESET aims to provide you with the education and resources to empower you to take steps to transform your health and feel better than ever.
In each episode, VJ will share simple ways to uplevel your diet and lifestyle, key learnings from her own journey reversing autoimmune disease, and inspirational stories from those who have reset their autoimmune symptoms and are now thriving in life.
Health practitioners, mind and body experts, and scientists will be joining VJ as guests on the show, as well as those who have inspirational stories to share and are now thriving in everyday life!
And don't miss the short episodes every Friday, The Friday 5, in which VJ shares five healthy must-haves for you to explore over the weekend.
The Autoimmune RESET
Friday 5 - Tiny Habits That Can Calm Your Nervous System This Week
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When you're living with an autoimmune condition, chronic fatigue, or simply feeling overwhelmed, supporting your nervous system doesn't have to mean adding another hour to your day.
In this week's Friday Five, I'm sharing five simple habits that take just a few moments but can make a real difference to how you feel. These are practical tools you can weave into your day to help reduce stress, create a greater sense of calm, and gently encourage your body to spend more time in a state of rest and repair.
We explore why small, consistent moments of safety matter for nervous system regulation and how they may support healing alongside good nutrition, lifestyle and medical care.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why a slow exhale can help stimulate the vagus nerve and encourage a calmer state.
- How writing your thoughts down can reduce overwhelm and create mental clarity.
- Why creating a feel-good playlist can positively influence your mood and nervous system.
- A simple technique called orienting that helps bring you back into the present moment.
- How slowing down just one everyday activity can send reassuring signals of safety to your brain and body.
Resources mentioned:
- BreathPod app for guided breathing exercises
- Listen to my previous podcast episode with breathwork expert Dan Brulé
- Join The Autoimmune Forum for more practical tips and daily support
- Subscribe to The Autoimmune RESET Podcast so you never miss an episode
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The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider.
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