The Autoimmune RESET

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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 emotion...

Send us Fan Mail If summer heat leaves you feeling exhausted, foggy, or flaring, you’re not alone. Many people with autoimmune conditions struggle to regulate body temperature — and it’s not just about “not liking hot weather.” In this episode, I share five practical, science-backed strategies to help you stay cool, protect your energy, and reduce symptom flare-ups when temperatures rise. We’ll co...

Send us Fan Mail Travel can be a major trigger when you're living with an autoimmune condition. From flare-ups and fatigue to gut issues and anxiety, the change in routine can leave your body feeling anything but relaxed. In this solo episode, I’m sharing my top 5 personal strategies for staying calm, regulated, and well while travelling — without triggering symptoms or stress. I’ll walk you...

Send us Fan Mail Autoimmune symptoms don’t just come out of nowhere — and in this episode, we’re unpacking what’s really driving them beneath the surface. I’m joined by Dr. Christine Schaffner, a renowned naturopathic doctor who blends bioregulatory and environmental medicine to help people with complex chronic illness get to the root. We talk about the hidden layers often overlooked in autoimmune...

Send us Fan Mail Could your home be silently driving your symptoms? In this week’s Friday Five on The Autoimmune RESET , I’m sharing five powerful, practical ways to reduce mould exposure in your home—and why that matters so much for immune regulation, histamine balance, and flare prevention. If you’re dealing with autoimmune disease, MCAS, fatigue, brain fog, or chronic congestion, mould could be...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling puffy, sluggish, or like your immune system is always in overdrive? In this Friday 5 episode, I’m sharing five simple but powerful ways to support your lymphatic system — one of the most overlooked but essential systems in autoimmune health. From rebounding and dry brushing to mineral-rich hydration and breathwork , these are the practical tools I use in clinic and in my o...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Autoimmune RESET Podcast , I sit down with Dr. Casey Kelley , Founder and Medical Director of Case Integrative Health , to unpack the deeper drivers behind chronic illness—including Lyme disease, mold toxicity, and autoimmune conditions—and how a functional medicine approach can guide real, lasting recovery. We discuss Dr. Kelley’s own journey from conventio...

Send us Fan Mail In this Friday 5 episode, I’m sharing my all-time favourite herbal teas for autoimmune support—and exactly why I keep coming back to them in clinic and in my own routine. From gut-soothing ginger to mineral-rich nettle and calming chamomile, I walk you through the key benefits of each blend and how they can help calm inflammation, support detox, ease digestion, and regulate your i...

Send us Fan Mail Fasting can be a powerful tool for immune health, inflammation, and cellular repair — but only when it’s done in a way that supports your body, not depletes it. In this episode, I explore how to use fasting strategically to work with your immune system and hormones, not against them. We cover: The different types of fasting — and how each one affects the body What autophagy really...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Eric Osansky, a functional medicine practitioner and leading voice in holistic thyroid care, to explore what really drives autoimmune thyroid conditions like Graves’ disease. We go beyond the standard treatment model and unpack the root causes—from gut imbalances and nutrient depletions to stress, infections, and environmental triggers. Dr. Osans...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Autoimmune Reset , I’m diving into one of the most overlooked — yet foundational — drivers of autoimmune disease: your biological barriers. From your gut lining to your skin , lungs , gums , and even your blood-brain barrier , these protective systems are your body's frontline defence. When they break down, your immune system starts reacting to everythi...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply moving episode of The Autoimmune RESET Podcast , VJ Hamilton sits down with singer-songwriter Eva James , whose powerful new single The One You Lose has resonated with many living with chronic illness. More than just a musician, Eva opens up about her journey with MCAS, POTS, and endometriosis , and how these conditions reshaped her identity, her relationships, and...

Send us Fan Mail Gut issues are incredibly common in scleroderma — but they also show up across many autoimmune diseases. In this episode, I’m diving deep into how scleroderma affects the gut , why gut motility and vagal tone matter so much, and what you can actually do to support digestion and resilience — whether or not you have a scleroderma diagnosis. If you’re dealing with bloating, reflux, c...