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Do You Have an Iodine Deficiency? How to Know and 5 Things to Do About It
Carmela Pengelly is a dietary therapist and nutritional therapist, trained in the UK. She now lives in Perth, Western Australia, where she practices as a nutritionist, specializing in SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth), methylation issues, and vegan/vegetarian diets. She also offers consultations outside of Australia, via Skype. Iodine deficiency is becoming a major health concern in the UK. We can’t live without it and our babies and children rely on it for healthy growth and development. Around 40% of the worldwide population is at risk of deficiency, according to the American Thyroid Association. Low iodine is the top preventable cause of brain damage and retardation worldwide. For all of these reasons,…
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The 10 Most Common Causes of Sleep Disruption and How to Fix Them
Written by Elliot Reimers Elliot received his B.Sc. in Biology/Biochemistry from the University of Minnesota; he is thoroughly passionate and educated about the science behind human physiology, nutrition, & dietary supplementation. He is a published author on many mainstream fitness/health media sites. Chronic sleep deprivation is a dangerous condition, with clinical evidence showing that it can increase the risk of mental health issues, diabetes, body weight problems, muscle atrophy, and even sudden death. Yes, you read that last bit right: lacking sufficient sleep can potentially be fatal. In this article, we are going to detail the top 10 most common causes of sleep disruption and several effective ways you can remedy the…
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The 10 Most Common Vitamin Deficiencies and How to Address Them
Written by James H. Lyons, BHSc Nutritional Medicine James Lyons is a registered clinical nutritionist with special interest in preventative medicine, endocrine conditions and LGBTQI health. He is passionate about health education and patient autonomy, and he supports resources that empower everyone to make informed decisions about their health. James lives in the eastern beaches area of Sydney, Australia and works globally. Nutrient deficiencies are notoriously tricky to diagnose and treat – the symptoms of an iron deficiency can look like a vitamin D deficiency, and how much of any nutrient you are really absorbing through your diet? Some deficiencies respond to diet changes, while others require supplementation – but…
