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How to Remove Thyroid-Damaging Fluoride with Iodine

by John Douillard on January 1, 2019 | Leave a Comment

It would be quite a skill to avoid fluoride these days. Most water supplies have it, as do most toothpastes, non-stick pans, and many medications such as Prozac (flouxetine). It is estimated that the average American gets somewhere between 1.6 and 6.6mg of fluoride each day. The World Health Organization considers safe levels of fluoride […]

Categories: Dangerous Food & Herbs, Nutritional Deficiencies, Thyroid Health Tagged: fluoride, iodine, minerals, thyroid health

Got Iodine? What Your Milk Alternative May Be Missing

by John Douillard on July 10, 2018 | 22 Comments

In the first study of its kind, researchers at the University at Surrey are suggesting that those who drink milk alternatives (such as almond, hemp, soy, rice, oat, hazelnut or coconut) instead of cow’s milk (a good source of iodine) may be iodine deficient as a result. (1,2) According to this study, published in October […]

Categories: Nutritional Deficiencies Tagged: iodine

How to Detox Fluoride from your Pineal Gland

by John Douillard on February 24, 2018 | 31 Comments

The pineal gland is a pea-sized gland that sits in the deep center of the skull. It may be most well-known for its production of melatonin. It has been credited with having a hand in promoting sleep, boosting mood, enhancing sex, and even increasing longevity by as much as 10-25%. (1,2) The pineal gland is […]

Categories: Cognitive Health, Thyroid Health Tagged: iodine, melatonin, thyroid health

The Complete Guide to Iodine Deficiency

by John Douillard on December 14, 2017 | 20 Comments

Iodine deficiency is one of the most important and prevalent global deficiencies of the late 20th and early 21st century. While great strides have been made in fighting this epidemic, there is still ample work to be done. Here are some statistics: From 1971-1994, iodine intake levels in the United States decreased by 50%, according […]

Categories: Energy & Vitality, Nutritional Deficiencies, Thyroid Health, Women's Health Tagged: ashwagandha, guggul, iodine, manjistha, minerals, thyroid health, weight balancing

Are Multiminerals the New Multivitamins?

by John Douillard on November 23, 2017 | 6 Comments

Americans have been taking multivitamins since the 1940s, when American chemist Carl Rehnborg developed a multivitamin supplement called Nutrilite, which eventually was bought out by Amway. Years ago, I was fortunate enough to visit the original Nutrilite farm as a consultant and became aware of Carl’s original entrepreneurial vision. With the growing number of nutritional […]

Categories: Herbs & Supplements Tagged: iodine, minerals, vitamin b12, vitamin d3

The Best Foods For Your Thyroid *Recipes Included!*

by John Douillard on November 6, 2017 | Leave a Comment

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The thyroid is perhaps the most sensitive organ in the body when it comes to the environment. To make matters worse, in America, we are dumping some 4 billion pounds of environmental pollutants into the environment each year. (1) Today, an estimated 20 million Americans suffer from thyroid conditions, and a shocking 60% of Americans […]

Categories: Diet and Seasonal Eating, DIY Ayurveda, Thyroid Health Tagged: ashwagandha, guggul, iodine, thyroid health

How to Flush Fluoride from your Body

by John Douillard on June 27, 2017 | 19 Comments

Did you know that fluoride was used through the 1950s to suppress thyroid function in cases of hyperthyroidism in South America and Europe? (1) Fluoride exposure has also been linked to the calcification of the pineal gland and decreased melatonin production. (6,7,8) Today, fluoride is everywhere from the drinking water, to non-stick pans, toothpastes and […]

Categories: Thyroid Health Tagged: iodine, melatonin, thyroid health

Two Ayurvedic Herbs for your Thyroid

by John Douillard on September 17, 2016 | 25 Comments

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While a lack of iodine may be the first thing that comes to mind when trying support healthy thyroid function, Ayurveda suggests two herbs for your thyroid – both of which support the healthy absorption of iodine into the thyroid. In one study, guggul (Commiphora mukul) was shown to increase the uptake of iodine into […]

Categories: Herbs & Supplements, Thyroid Health Tagged: ashwagandha, guggul, iodine

How To Protect Your Pineal Gland In One Easy Step

by John Douillard on December 1, 2015 | 6 Comments

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Average Reading Time: 2 minutes and 26 seconds The pineal gland, which is a pea-sized gland that sits in the center of the skull, has been ascribed numerous health functions over the years including enhancing sex, promoting sleep, boosting mood and increasing longevity by as much as 10-25%. (1) French philosopher René Descartes, in the […]

Categories: Circadian Medicine, Nutritional Deficiencies Tagged: iodine, melatonin

Iodine Doses for Optimal Benefits

by John Douillard on June 13, 2015 | 15 Comments

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Average Reading Time: 3 minutes and 38 seconds Iodine is an essential trace element, recognized for its cornucopia of important health benefits, including the traditional role it plays in the production of the thyroid hormones T3 and T4. Thyroid hormones regulate metabolism and energy production throughout the body and, in turn, affect core body temperature, […]

Categories: Herbs & Supplements, Thyroid Health Tagged: iodine

10 Reasons to Consider an Iodine Supplement

by John Douillard on January 29, 2015 | 22 Comments

Iodine is found in each of the trillions of cells in the human body. It is responsible for the production of all the hormones, proper immune system function, cellular protection, brain function, detoxification, thyroid function and much more. (1) Join me as I explore some very compelling reasons to consider an iodine supplement! Reason #1: […]

Categories: Herbs & Supplements, Nutritional Deficiencies, Thyroid Health Tagged: iodine, lymph health, thyroid health

Troubleshoot Your Thyroid

by John Douillard on January 27, 2015 | 3 Comments

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Average Reading Time: 2 minutes and 26 seconds The thyroid is first and foremost responsible for metabolic activity of every cell in the body. When the metabolism is normal, one of the by-products is heat. When thyroid function is sluggish, as in a hypothyroid condition, cellular metabolism decreases, resulting in decreased production of heat. That’s […]

Categories: Thyroid Health Tagged: iodine, thyroid health

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