A Marker for Blood Glucose Control Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) measures the percentage of red blood cells (RBCs) that are saturated with glucose. Saturation of RBCs occurs when blood glucose is elevated. The higher the HbA1c, the higher the estimated average blood...
iodine deficiency
Practitioner Corner: Iodine – The Overlooked Nutrient
I've been reading a book called "The Iodine Crisis", by Lynne Farrow and it's very informative. I know that there is currently a lot of fear and misinformation floating around. At the RestorativeMedicine Conference, which I attended the first weekend of...
Recipe: Arame Carrot Salad
Arame is rich in essential nutrients including calcium, iron, zinc, manganese, folate, vitamins A & K, and iodine. It has a mild, but distinctively sweet flavor that blends perfectly well with shredded raw veggies creating a salad that is not only nutritious but...
The Critical Role of Iodine Balance for Optimal Energy
Iodine is an essential mineral. It has a number of essential functions in your body, including thyroid balance. Here in the west, we are suffering from an epidemic of thyroid deficiency. Dr. David Brownstein has written an entire book about iodine. It’s called...
Assessing Your Own Thyroid Function
Thyroid problems leave you feeling tired and unmotivated. Learn to assess yourself and balance your nutrition for better health. Jumpstart your energy with our free 7-day e-course!
Thyroid Assessment Secrets Even Your Doctor May Not Know About
Thyroid problems leave you feeling tired and unmotivated. Learn to assess yourself and balance your nutrition for better health. Jumpstart your energy with our free 7-day e-course!