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The Critical Role of Iodine Balance for Optimal Energy

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...

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Drastic Measures: Do We Really Need to Fear Our Genes?

Drastic Measures: Do We Really Need to Fear Our Genes?

By now most people have heard the shocking news about Angelina Jolie's drastic decision to have a double mastectomy, and potential upcoming hysterectomy. Why did she decide to do such a radical thing? Did she have breast cancer? The answer is no. She discovered she...

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Longevity Secrets Your Mama Never Taught You

Longevity Secrets Your Mama Never Taught You

The  perpetual quest for the fountain of youth is as old as time. While we realize today that there is no fountain, still we seek the special potions, powders and creams that promise getting rid of wrinkles, reversing age spots and firming our sagging rear ends. Most...

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How Happy Are Your Hormones?

How Happy Are Your Hormones?

As part of my SHINE webinar series, I talk about the intimate connection between your everyday hormones (insulin, thyroid and adrenal) and your “fun” hormones (estrogen, testosterone and progesterone). We discussed how too much stress uses up the building blocks of...

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A Special Tribute to Moms

A Special Tribute to Moms

If you're a Mom, I hope you had a fabulous Mother's Day. If you have a living Mom, I hope you got to spend some quality time with her, at least on the phone. And if your Mom has passed on, like mine, I hope you were able to remember her fondly and miss her today, like...

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Cauliflower Soup: Raw Gluten Free Recipe of the Week

Cauliflower Soup: Raw Gluten Free Recipe of the Week

Enjoy and feel free to share this refreshing recipe from the G.R.E.E.N Cleanse Recipe Guide: Cauliflower Soup Ingredients: 3 cups chopped cauliflower 2 tablespoons tahini 2 tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar or coconut vinegar 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon kelp...

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