Is Iodine Safe for Women with Underactive Thyroid or Hashimoto’s?

Foods rich in iodine including shrimp, fish, seaweed, dairy, eggs, cheese, cranberries, beans, potatoes, leafy greens, and iodised salt — displayed around a chalkboard with the word ‘Iodine’ written on it.

Is Iodine Safe for Women with Underactive Thyroid or Hashimoto’s? Subscribe to my YouTube Channel If you’ve been working to fix your thyroid, and reverse underactive or Hashimoto’s symptoms, and lose stubborn weight, or clear that frustrating brain fog, you’ve probably seen the debates about iodine. One practitioner says “iodine is essential for your thyroid.”Another…

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Three Reasons to Go Easy on Gluten

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3 Reasons to Go Easy on Gluten Gluten has been the topic of hot debate by a growing number of healthcare providers. The literature is overflowing with the detrimental impact gluten has on the intestinal wall.   Leaky Gut When you eat gluten, your body produces a molecule called zonulin. The increase in zonulin is linked…

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Are You Suffering from Histamine Intolerance?

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Are You Suffering from Histamine Intolerance? Histamine intolerance occurs when there is a buildup of histamine in the body. Many foods contain high histamine levels, and various health conditions and medications can contribute to an intolerance (See below for a list of common symptoms). Histamine is a chemical that sends messages to the brain, signals…

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Restless Leg Syndrome and IBS

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There appears to be a direct correlation between restless leg syndrome (RLS) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). What is restless leg syndrome? RLS is a disorder in which a person experiences uncomfortable urges to move their legs. Symptoms typically occur during times of rest or inactivity, particularly in the evening and into the night and…

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Does the FODMAP Diet Help or Harm?

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This article has been medically reviewed by Dr. Charles Penick, MD  For those suffering from digestive issues, mealtime can be nearly unbearable. The consequences of chronic indigestion can seriously interfere with the quality of life. Many diets and interventions are born out of a desire to help relieve people from their digestive issues, but not all…

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