Do we get enough iodine from iodized salt?
Iodized salt contains 77g of iodine per gram of salt. The average American consumes 4-10grams of salt per day. The bioavailability of iodized salt is about 10%, therefore iodized salt provides between 30-77g/d and the RDA is 150g/d. Our tissues actually require about 6-50mg [...]
THREE Principles of Biological Medicine
Innate Healing The body has an innate ability to heal and regenerate itself when in the proper environment Adaptability/Regulation The way I define health, is the ability of the body to be able to adapt to stressors in our environment. These stressors can be [...]
Are Beans Healthy?
Positive aspects of beans Beans are dried seeds. Seeds contain everything necessary for new life, therefore they are rich in nutrients. They are high in fibre, this feeds the healthy bacteria in the gut. They are less expensive. They are easier on the environment [...]
FIVE Reasons for the Increase in Low Iodine Levels
Low iodine can lead to thyroid disorders, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, cancer (including breast and prostate). FIVE Reasons for the Increase in Low Iodine Levels Our soils are mineral deficient. Crops grown in iodine-deficient soil will be deficient in iodine. People on low-sodium diets. Even [...]
SIX Foods to Support Liver Function
Brassica family (cabbage, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, kale) – increase Phase I and II liver enzymes Lemons – stimulates liver function Turmeric – increases liver detox, decrease inflammation Dandelion – enhances the flow of bile Artichoke – increases the excretion of bile from the [...]
Full Body Hyperthermia
Full Body Hyperthermia raises the temperature of the entire body and allows the body to systematically target abnormal cells and pathogens. The patient is in an insulated chamber that uses infrared frequencies to generate heat. The patient’s body is heated to 38.5°C. The head [...]