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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.
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
Send us a text 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 cover everything from hydration and electrolytes to cooling foods, smart activity timing, and nervous...
Send us a text 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 through how I prep my nervous system before a trip, the calming supplements I always pack (including Cal...
Send us a text 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 care — from mould and stealth infections to lymphatic stagnation, nervous system dysregulation, an...
Send us a text 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 one of those hidden triggers that’s keeping your body in a state of reactivity—even when everything...
Send us a text 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 own recovery. I’ll also walk you through how castor oil packs can be helpful (and when they’re not). ...
Send us a text 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 conventional to integrative medicine, the patterns she sees in complex cases, and her clinical strategies for a...
Send us a text 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 immune system. I also wrap up with simple ways to enjoy these teas in the warmer months (because no ...
Send us a text 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 bodyWhat autophagy really is, and when it’s activatedHow fasting may support metabolism, inflammation, and longevityWhy some ...
Send us a text 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. Osansky shares his own personal journey with Graves’, and how that experience shaped his approach to sup...
Send us a text 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 everything — sometimes even your own tissues. I also explore the role of the cell membrane — your final internal barr...
Send us a text 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 ultimately, her music. Eva discusses the long road to diagnosis, the internalised shame of invisible i...
Send us a text 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, constipation, food sensitivities, SIBO, or nutrient deficiencies — this one is for you. I’ll cover: H...
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Great show. VJ is a mine of information about auto-immune diseases. Well worth a listen.