Black Walnut

Ancient Greeks and Romans called black walnut fruit the "imperial nut" and reportedly used the hull to treat intestinal ailments.

Grave's Disease and HyperThyroid Disorders

Medical science does not know what causes Grave’s disease. They also do not have any real “cure” for this condition. They can use drugs to inhibit the thyroid, but this is often ineffective. So, most of the time they “fry” the thyroid with radioactive iodine...

Hashimoto Thyroiditis

In Hashimoto's, the body produces high levels of antibodies to the enzyme thyroid peroxidase. Thyroid peroxidase is used to synthesize the thyroid hormone, so the immune system is destroying the enzyme that utilizes the iodine. Interestingly enough, Hashimoto's is more prevalent in the countries which rely heavily on chemical iodine like iodized salt.

Are You Getting Enough Iodine?

Our theme this month is thyroid problems and since the thyroid needs iodine to function properly, we're going to start with a discussion of this vital nutrient. Iodine is primarily found in foods from the ocean and is vary rare in land-based foods. There are two reasons why many people are deficient in iodine...

Green Tea Extract

Green tea has long been used by the Chinese as medication for the treatment of headaches, body pain, and poor digestion, and the improvement of health and life expectancy. In the 21st century, green tea extract is used as a means to lower cholesterol, slow down arthritis, prevent the growth of cancer cells and assist in weight loss. More than 2,000 scientific studies suggest that green tea is rich in polyphenols and flavonols. The most powerful antioxidant contained in green tea, Epigallocatechin Gallate, commonly referred to as EGCG is over 200 times more potent than vitamins C and E together in fighting free radicals and pro-oxidants.