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 | Jun 20, 2022 | AHP News, Liver Health, Natural Remedies
Most people assume that gallstones are caused by a diet high in fat because gallstones are created from cholesterol. That is only part of the story. Gallstones are created from a thicker form of bile and a lack of movement or “emptying” of that bile from the...
by Sara Banta | Jun 13, 2022 | AHP News, Energy & Performance, Fasting, Muscle Building, Weight Loss
None of us are perfect. Our health and weight loss journeys aren’t linear either.When on a health transformation journey, the goal isn’t perfection but actually to learn from the days that you “fall off the wagon.” Having a cheat meal or a cheat day will remind you...