Going off how you feel (and learning about the best awareness of how to judge this) is certainly a good way to go. And doing various testing and looking at lab reports is another worthwhile method. It shouldn’t be an either/or conundrum, because it’s worth doing both. Recently, we found out … [Read more...] about My Heavy Metal Results
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Seaweed Foraging
The other week I attended a seaweed foraging class that was put on through ForageSF. This required me to wake up at 2:45 in the morning to drive a few hours up the coast, but it was worth it. I’m amazed at how something that seems so difficult at first, can turn into something so easy with a … [Read more...] about Seaweed Foraging
Why is the Thyroid Important for Good Health?
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland, below the larynx in your throat, that plays a major role in the metabolism of the human body. Its effects are felt by every single cell within your body. Sadly, issues with the thyroid producing either too much hormone or too little are rampant in … [Read more...] about Why is the Thyroid Important for Good Health?
Iodine
Iodine is a trace mineral which is primarily used for thyroid hormone production and is necessary for appropriate development and growth. Our body contains between 20 to 30 milligrams of iodine. Of this, about three-quarters is in the thyroid. This is because iodine makes up the thyroid hormones. … [Read more...] about Iodine
Detoxing from Chemicals, Heavy Metals and Radiation
Let’s face it. Our environment is quite messed up. Our technological advances are pretty amazing. I love the fact that I can communicate with you through the computer even if you're halfway across the world. But this has come at a cost, in what we’ve done to the environment and food supply. The … [Read more...] about Detoxing from Chemicals, Heavy Metals and Radiation