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Iodine and Hyperthyroidism

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Feb 25, 2015

Your thyroid gland produces the hormones that control and regulate your metabolism. Iodine is the fuel it runs on. Too little iodine and you may experience hypothyroidism, a condition in which the thyroid does not produce enough hormones. Conversely, hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid produces too much of the thyroid hormone thyroxine. As a metabolism regulator, over production impacts the body at the cellular level. This can ultimately lead to symptoms such as weight loss, anxiety, fatigue, hyperactivity, and a general intolerance to heat. Cardiac shock and death can also […]

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Iodine and Breast Health: 6 Things You Need to Know

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Feb 25, 2015

The necessity of iodine isn't exclusive to the thyroid, the entire body needs it. You might say that your body requires iodine the way a car requires oil — it's simply necessary for the entire system to function properly. However, many people don't realize the importance of iodine for women's health. Aside from the critical role iodine plays in the thyroid, iodine is essential to women in other ways, especially breast health. Women's breast tissue has a high concentration of and a special need for iodine. When breast tissue has […]

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8 Things You Need to Know About Iodine Deficiency in Dogs

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Feb 25, 2015

When it comes to our pets’ health, it doesn’t always register that they too can suffer from nutritional deficiencies. We take such good care of their safety that we may overlook the spectrum of nutrients their bodies require. As a result, many dogs don't receive enough necessary nutrients (some of which are also lacking in the average human's diet). Iodine, for example, is essential for thyroid health — in humans and animals — yet most of us don't get enough and neither do our dogs. Iodine supports your dog's metabolism […]

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8 Great Sources of Iodine

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Feb 25, 2015

A healthy diet is a great way to ensure you receive the right balance of the nutrients your body requires, including iodine. Your thyroid depends on it to function, and it is the primary element of two essential hormones that regulate metabolic function.[1] Without it, a myriad of concerns can occur, including hypothyroidism and reductions in energy. (more…)

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Iodine and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): What You Need to Know

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Feb 25, 2015

It’s no secret that iodine plays an important role in hormone production and has a special relationship with the thyroid. What’s less discussed is how important iodine is for women’s health. Several organs in the female body contain high concentrations of iodine. After the thyroid, the ovaries contain the second highest concentration of iodine.[1] Thus, it goes without saying that maintaining normal iodine levels is a must for promoting the health of the ovaries. This importance is compounded as research has linked iodine deficiency to polycystic ovary syndrome, also known […]

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