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05/06/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Heal your thyroid with dandelion… and 9 other powerful tonics to try

The thyroid is an important gland that is responsible for a lot of functions in the body. If it is over- or under-functioning, you might experience symptoms, such as brain fog, a slower metabolism, fatigue, and even depression. Here are some tonics and teas that you can brew up to improve thyroid health: Dandelion – […]

01/29/2018 / By Janine Acero

Boosting thyroid health with essential oils (and how to use them)

Plants have been used time and again as medicinal aids to various ailments. While most healing properties come directly from the leaves and roots, some plants and herbs offer their essential oils to relieve, prevent, and reverse symptoms. The numerous components of essential oils can be used in a great variety of purposes, from foods […]

04/11/2017 / By Earl Garcia

Clinical tests reveal that black cumin seed (Nigella Sativa) may treat hypothyroidism

Consuming a few grams of powdered Nigella sativa (NS), more commonly known as black cumin seeds, may improve the autoimmune thyroid condition known as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, according to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is the most common form of thyroid gland inflammation. It is also the most common […]

03/31/2017 / By Earl Garcia

Israeli women found to be wildly deficient in iodine, the trace nutrient that protects against radiation damage

Israel’s very first national iodine survey revealed alarming low levels of iodine among children and pregnant women. Iodine is an essential mineral that promotes healthy pregnancy and metabolism. The mineral is also important is preventing a wide array of adverse health conditions such as goiter, skin disease, fibrocystic breast disease and cancer. Iodine was also shown to […]

03/20/2017 / By Ethan Huff

Fluoridated water found to be a factor in the development of ADHD

Many health experts claim that it’s an important part of maintaining healthy teeth that are free of cavities. But new research published in the journal Environmental Health says that artificially fluoridating public water supplies with the toxic waste byproducts of aluminum and fertilizer production is harming children, and appears to be directly linked to rising […]

01/16/2017 / By Randall Wilkens

Twisted: Splenda actually promotes weight gain, study finds

With obesity being so widespread throughout the United States, most people are looking for any means by which to lower their body weight. Those who believe in the tried and true will exercise regularly and make dietary discretions to safely keep their weight under control. Others, who want to continue to experience the comforts that […]

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