by Sara Banta | Aug 18, 2022 | AHP News, Iodine, Kids
Many practitioners question whether it’s safe to give children iodine supplements. Most practitioners don’t recommend more than 150 to 290 micrograms daily for anyone, let alone children. However, not only do children and pregnant women need iodine, but their needs...
by Sara Banta | Aug 12, 2022 | AHP News, Energy & Performance, Gut Health, Mood, Natural Remedies, Nutrition, Stress Relief & Mental Health
Many people suffer from Brain Fog, feeling like their brains are in the clouds or as if they are moving in slow motion. Many causes could lead to this including nutrient deficiencies from eating the wrong bad foods, not enough of the right foods, and maybe even too...
by Sara Banta | Aug 4, 2022 | AHP News, Energy & Performance, Fasting, Gut Health, Keto, Nutrition, Weight Loss
Are you on a vegan diet and not losing weight? Veganism has become more popular as mainstream media claims it is better for your hormones, weight loss, energy, and of course the environment. But the truth is most people find themselves feeling better when they first...
by Sara Banta | Jul 16, 2022 | AHP News, Iodine, Thyroid Health
We all know that iodine is needed for metabolism and thyroid health, but many Western and holistic practitioners are cautious when it comes to prescribing iodine to their patients. Typically they are unsure of the ramifications of “too much” iodine. I discuss in my...
by Sara Banta | Jul 7, 2022 | Weight Loss, Estrogen Dominance, Hormones
So many men and women who complain about “hormonal issues” have estrogen dominance. Estrogen dominance is the condition of increased estrogen levels relative to progesterone levels in the body. Estrogen dominance may be the result of overproduction of estrogen by the...