Iodine

7 Signs Your Body Is Starving for Iodine (And Most People Have No Idea)

Iodine deficiency is one of the most widespread nutritional problems in the modern world. The World Health Organization identifies it as a leading preventable cause of thyroid disease and cognitive impairment globally. And yet most people living in developed countries have never been tested for it, never thought about it, and have no idea they might be affected. Here’s why it sneaks up on people: iodine deficiency doesn’t hit all at once with obvious symptoms. It [...]

Super Veggies from The Sea

Dr. Mark Stengler, NMD, America's Natural Doctor - March 17, 2022 There has been a leap of technology regarding superfoods and superfood supplements. Research has shown that plants from the ocean, such as seaweeds, are among the most nutrition-dense and health-promoting foods humans can consume. The Cleveland Clinic refers to superfoods as “natural foods that are especially nutrient-dense while generally being low in calories. Edible seaweed has been recognized as a superfood in Asian countries such [...]

How Seaweed Combats Thyroid Disease

Thyroids are responsible for our hormone production. It’s a vital gland in our body that produces and regulates hormones responsible for our body’s growth and development as well as our metabolism and many other crucial body functions. Abnormal production of thyroid hormones can lead to a host of unwanted issues within the body, including but not limited to thyroid cancer. Taking care of our thyroids is as simple as eating the right types of foods. A [...]

By |2020-11-06T17:40:27-07:00November 9th, 2020|Iodine|

Iodine: Why It’s an Important Part of Your Diet

Iodine is an important part of your diet.  It is an element that is needed for the production of thyroid hormone. Since your body does not make iodine, it needs to be a part of your healthy diet. If you don't have enough in your body, you can't make enough thyroid hormone. Iodine deficiency can lead to enlargement of the thyroid, hypothyroidism, and to mental retardation in infants and children whose mothers were iodine deficient during pregnancy. [...]

By |2020-01-09T10:08:45-07:00September 29th, 2017|Iodine|
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