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Did you know that fluoride was used through the 1950s to suppress thyroid function in cases of hyperthyroidism in South America and Europe? (1) Fluoride exposure has also been linked to the calcification of the pineal gland and decreased melatonin production. (6,7,8) Today, fluoride is everywhere from the drinking water, to non-stick pans, toothpastes and […]
While a lack of iodine may be the first thing that comes to mind when trying support healthy thyroid function, Ayurveda suggests two herbs for your thyroid – both of which support the healthy absorption of iodine into the thyroid. In one study, guggul (Commiphora mukul) was shown to increase the uptake of iodine into […]
Average Reading Time: 2 minutes and 26 seconds The pineal gland, which is a pea-sized gland that sits in the center of the skull, has been ascribed numerous health functions over the years including enhancing sex, promoting sleep, boosting mood and increasing longevity by as much as 10-25%. (1) French philosopher René Descartes, in the […]
Average Reading Time: 3 minutes and 38 seconds Iodine is an essential trace element, recognized for its cornucopia of important health benefits, including the traditional role it plays in the production of the thyroid hormones T3 and T4. Thyroid hormones regulate metabolism and energy production throughout the body and, in turn, affect core body temperature, […]
Iodine is found in each of the trillions of cells in the human body. It is responsible for the production of all the hormones, proper immune system function, cellular protection, brain function, detoxification, thyroid function and much more. (1) Join me as I explore some very compelling reasons to consider an iodine supplement! Reason #1: […]
Average Reading Time: 2 minutes and 26 seconds The thyroid is first and foremost responsible for metabolic activity of every cell in the body. When the metabolism is normal, one of the by-products is heat. When thyroid function is sluggish, as in a hypothyroid condition, cellular metabolism decreases, resulting in decreased production of heat. That’s […]
Average Reading Time: 2 minutes and 31 seconds A few years ago, “Julie,” who was a patient of mine, complained that her thyroid blood test suddenly skyrocketed. She had been on thyroid medication successfully for years, and had always received regular thyroid testing. Her test revealed an unexplainable, sudden and extremely high rise in her […]
Average Reading Time: 8 minutes and 16 seconds When I worked for the New Jersey Nets, I traveled 17 days out of each month for the 2000 NBA season. The job was great, but I felt the travel took years off my life. I remember waking up in hotel rooms swollen. My eyes were puffy, […]
Did you know that there is more iodine stored in the female breast tissue than there is in the thyroid? Research suggests the reason may be that iodine, which is rare, is essential for brain development in infancy. Storing iodine in the breast may have been an evolutionary safeguard to ensure the delivery of iodine […]
Perhaps one of the most significant risk factors for optimal health is the potential for nutritional deficiencies. One of the most important and prevalent deficiencies today is the current lack of iodine in our diet. Here are some statistics: In the last 30 years, according to the National Health Nutritional Examination Survey, iodine levels have […]
It would be quite a skill to avoid fluoride these days. Most water supplies have it, as do some toothpastes, non-stick pans, and many medications such as Prozac (flouxetine). It is estimated that the average American gets somewhere between 1.6 to 6.6 mg/day of fluoride each day. What most people don’t know is that fluoride […]
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