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How Fluoride (a toxin) got in our water, and Iodine (a critical nutrient) disappeared from medical school textbooks

How Fluoride (a toxin) got in our water, and Iodine (a critical nutrient) disappeared from medical school textbooks

If you were a woman with painful, cystic breasts who lived in the 1800’s—your doctor might have advised you to “paint your breasts” with iodine.  Some doctors even injected iodine directly into the breasts or ovaries to heal cysts. Your… 0 Shares | | Posted in Child Care, Fluoride, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Mental Health, Nutritional Medicine, Science, Videos
Taking Thyroid Hormones like Synthroid Causes Breast Cancer (The Reason Why May Surprise You)

Taking Thyroid Hormones like Synthroid Causes Breast Cancer (The Reason Why May Surprise You)

According to the American Thyroid Association, 20 million Americans suffer from some kind of thyroid condition, and close to 60% may not even be aware that they have one. Hashimoto’s, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism (also called Grave’s Disease), cancer of the thyroid… 0 Shares | | Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Fluoride, Health, Medicine, Pharmaceuticals
The Best Natural Remedies for Hypothyroidism (#3 Is a Must)

The Best Natural Remedies for Hypothyroidism (#3 Is a Must)

From causing weight gain to depression and fatigue, an underactive thyroid gland can take a toll on your overall health. And an astonishing estimated 27 million Americans suffer from hypothyroidism – almost half of whom don’t even realize they have… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Holistic Medicine, Nutrition
3 Nutrients Proven To Naturally Treat Anxiety and Depression

3 Nutrients Proven To Naturally Treat Anxiety and Depression

Anxiety and depression are one of the most difficult conditions to live with and this uneasiness is growing at a rapid rate. Nearly anyone you speak to is experiencing some type of mental health issue, and the remedy seems to… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Medicine, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine
7 Best Dietary Sources of Iodine And Why It is so important?

7 Best Dietary Sources of Iodine And Why It is so important?

Iodine deficiency  Fortification of salt with iodine occurred in 1924 when we were experiencing an epidemic of “goiters” or enlarged thyroid glands. Thyroids become enlarged in an effort to absorb more iodine from the bloodstream. Besides hypothyroidism and goiters, iodine… 0 Shares | | Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Food, GMOs, Health, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Nutrition
7 Best Dietary Sources of Iodine

7 Best Dietary Sources of Iodine

Why is Iodine so important? Iodine is a mineral that is essential for proper thyroid function. Iodine, when combined with the amino acid tyrosine, produces vital thyroid hormones that control our metabolism, enzyme and protein synthesis, and are essential in… 0 Shares | | Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Food, Health, Health, Holistic Medicine, Nutrition, Personal Care
Five Essential Nutrients You Should Be Supplementing

Five Essential Nutrients You Should Be Supplementing

Guest post by Colin of Raw Revelations Superfoods With so many choices of vitamins and supplements on the market, and so many choices out there, I am going to present my take of the top five nutrient essentials. I have… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Herbal Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Medicine, Mental Health, Nutrition
Cure Candida Without Causing Disease

Cure Candida Without Causing Disease

Can you cure candida without causing disease? There is a lot of confusion about what is and isn’t effective against candida. Many websites promote this treatment and that treatment, with the people behind the websites having very little knowledge about… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Health, Holistic Medicine, Pharmaceuticals
Three Natural Ways to Support Healthy Thyroid Function

Three Natural Ways to Support Healthy Thyroid Function

By: Alexander Shikhman, MD PhD The thyroid gland is a hormonal gland that plays an essential role in metabolism, growth and maturation of the human body. It helps regulate many bodily functions including: –    Body temperature –    Heart rate –    … 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Herbal Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Medicine, Nutritional Medicine
Eight Natural Food Sources of Iodine

Eight Natural Food Sources of Iodine

Iodine is an essential mineral to maintain our health, it’s vital to the proper functioning of the thyroid. An iodine deficiency may result in symptoms such as high cholesterol, weakness, lethargy or even mental issues like depression. The key to… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Health, Nutrition, Recipes