The question of iodine has come up for some readers after reading my article on salt, in which I suggested using only unrefined salt in lieu of the more common table salt. Chemical iodine in the form ...

A study shows a link between fluoridated water and an underactive thyroid (Wendy Owen/Beaverton Leader) A study in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health found that communities with ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says water fluoridation is one of the 10 greatest public health achievements of the 20th century. Why? Because fluoridation helps to prevent the ...

Iodine is an important mineral found in nature, especially in oceans. Your body needs iodine to function properly. But it can't make it on its own. Instead, you need to get enough iodine through the ...

Iodine is a type of mineral that’s naturally found in the earth’s soil and ocean waters. It’s important to get enough iodine in your diet. It regulates hormones, fetal development, and more. Many ...

Thyroid disease is rampant in the United States perhaps because of fluoride. Fluoride is a toxic drug linked with many potentially serious health problems. I never rinse with fluoride at the dentist ...