The Autoimmune RESET

Send us Fan Mail Hair loss is rarely random — and it is almost never just about iron or shampoo. In this episode of The Autoimmune Reset , VJ Hamilton explores the deeper physiology behind alopecia and autoimmune-related hair loss, and explains why standard blood tests often leave people stuck with answers but no real direction. Because while tests like ferritin and thyroid markers can tell you wh...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by Holly Bertone — a former FBI Chief of Staff turned Emotional Eating Profiler and coach — whose own journey through breast cancer, autoimmune disease, and high-pressure corporate life led her to completely rethink what health and success truly mean. Together, we explore why midlife can feel like a turning point for so many women, particularly when it...

Send us Fan Mail Headaches are often dismissed as stress, dehydration, or “just one of those things.” But in clinic, I rarely see headaches as random. In this Friday 5 episode, I’m sharing five functional, root-cause ways to stop headaches naturally — not by masking symptoms, but by understanding what your body is actually asking for. We explore why headaches so often stem from blood sugar crashes...

Send us Fan Mail What do you do when you know what to do for your health — but the habits just don’t stick? In this Friday 5 episode, VJ explores why healthy routines so often fall away, especially when you’re living with autoimmunity, fatigue, hormonal imbalance, or chronic symptoms. Rather than blaming willpower or motivation, this episode reframes habit failure as a sign of mismatch between the...

Send us Fan Mail As we move into 2026, the wellness landscape — particularly in autoimmune health — is undergoing a quiet but important shift. In this episode, I explore the wellness trends that are genuinely supporting autoimmune healing, and the popular approaches that no longer serve people living with chronic inflammation, fatigue, hormone imbalance, and immune dysregulation. We move beyond op...

Send us Fan Mail The start of a new year is often framed as a time for reinvention, big goals, and dramatic change — but for many people, especially those living with alopecia or autoimmune disease, that pressure can feel overwhelming and counterproductive. In this Friday 5 episode, recorded on VJ’s birthday eve, she shares five areas she’s consciously focusing on in 2026 to support a better, more...

Send us Fan Mail 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 striv...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 fo...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 bre...

Send us Fan Mail 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 communicati...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 b...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Y...

Send us Fan Mail 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 br...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 lear...

Send us Fan Mail 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 h...

Send us Fan Mail 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 mucos...

Send us Fan Mail 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 t...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...