Jennifer Lutz

About Jennifer Lutz

Jennifer Lutz has been a fitness trainer and health coach for more than a decade. She is the founder of Allswell, a corporate wellness company and has written numerous articles on health and wellness.

Jennifer introduced physical therapy services and yoga to disabled children in Kenya and has also worked as an exercise specialist with the Harlem Children's Zone in New York City, combating obesity and diabetes through preventative practices. Ms. Lutz is currently pursuing a doctorate in physical therapy at Columbia University. Follow her blog at Thrive Global @JenniferLutz.

Articles Written by Jennifer Lutz

How to Manage Stress If You Have Autoimmune Thyroid Disease

Making changes to reduce chronic stress will improve management of autoimmune thyroid diseases like Hashimoto's thyroiditis and Grave's disease.

Troubling Getting Pregnant? You Might Have PCOS or Endometriosis

Two conditions—PCOS and endometriosis—may the cause of infertiity for many women. Making lifestyle changes that reduce stress and promote weight loss can improve pregnancy outcomes.

Is There a Diet and Fitness Plan for Thyroid Cancer?

10/21/2019 - More exercise will likely improve your survival after treatment for cancer, but it may also reduce your risk of developing cancer, including thyroid cancer; eating more whole foods is sure to improve the chance you will avoid thyroid cancer too.

Hypothyroidism & Heart Health: Too Little Thyroid Hormone, Too Much Cholesterol

06/22/2018 - Hypothyroidism, including Hashimoto's thyroiditis, may increase patients' risk for heart disease. Patients with a high TSH should have their blood cholesterol checked as they are at twice the risk for cardiovascular disease if both go untreated.

5 Holiday Hints for a Happy and Healthy Start to the New Year

You can enjoy the holidays without facing unwanted weight gain. Nutrition experts share 5 hints to help you get through the upcoming celebrations, parties, tempting sweets, and lots of leftovers so you can greet the new year, happy, healthy and satisfied that you didn't miss out.

Low Carb or Low Fat Diet—The Best Way to Keep Off Weight Loss

12/04/2018 - Eating carbs vs fat matters more when you are trying to keep off the lost weight. The calories from fats and carbs will depend on whether you are insulin resistant or not, says Dr. Ludwig from Harvard

Could this Be a True Food Allergy? Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms

06/03/2019 - Food allergies are often life-threatening and should be identified to lessen problematic allergic reactions whereas both food intolerances or food insensitivities are more a matter of quality of life issues. Gluten can cause an immune reaction in people with Celiac disease but its rare.

Mediterranean Diet: Anti Inflammatory Foods Behind Health Benefits

09/26/2018 - The Mediterranean diet features anti inflammatory foods that lead to sounder sleep, and a lower risk for chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease.

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: My Journey Back to Health

People with hypothyroid symptoms of Hastimoto's thyroiditis can feel better; exercise and healthy eating are two important ways to manage the fatigue and achiness.

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