Here is a really interesting article about the importance of iodine and breast health. Unfortunately, there are not many natural food sources of the mineral iodine. You can get it through supplements or iodized salt though.
Archive for the ‘Supplements’ Category
16 Oct
Do supplements help or hurt?
I have always been wary of vitamins. It’s not that I don’t think most people need help getting all the nutrition their bodies require, it’s that I think vitamins allow people to feel safe. They don’t have to consciously eat well, they can just pop a pill and get all their necessary nutrients. I prefer that my [...]
24 Aug
Preventing stomach bugs with probiotics
A stomach bug is going around where we live. In fact, my baby already had it two weeks ago, but now I hear of kids at my son’s school having it too. So I thought I’d share my best prevention tip for stomach bugs–probiotics! If a stomach bug is going around, or you fear you [...]
26 Feb
Omega-3 fatty acids and immunity
By now, you probably know that I am a big fan of Omega-3 fatty acids. I think they’re crucial for good health. But here’s something I didn’t know until recently–Omega-3 fatty acids may also boost immunity. So as the cold and flu season continues, consider adding a fish oil or flax seed oil supplement to [...]
7 Feb
Powerful probiotics
The human body consists of about ten trillion cells, but did you know that it contains one hundred trillion microbes? These good bacteria, primarily found in our digestive tract, weigh close to three pounds1. Up until recently, we haven’t really appreciated the role these bacteria play in our health. These healthy gut bacteria compete for [...]
26 Jan
The goodness of Garlic
I have been taking garlic as a supplement when I am sick for over a decade. I really truly believe in the health benefits of it. Here are some of the amazing things garlic has been found to do: It can reduce the number of colds you catch. A 2001 clinical trial showed that when [...]
16 Sep
Who knew fat could be so good for you
Is your diet deficient in Omega-3 fatty acids? Chances are, if you live in the U.S., the answer is yes. The typical American diet provides plenty of Omega-6 fatty acids (linoleic acid), but is lacking in Omega-3′s (linolenic acid–including ALA, DHA, and EPA). Both are essential fatty acids, meaning your body can’t synthesize them and [...]
30 Aug
Welcome!
Welcome to my new blog. I am a mother to a two year old boy with another on the way. I take my health, and that of my family, very seriously. This blog is my attempt to share some of the information I’ve researched over the years with others. Hope you find the articles and [...]
