
Why You Need Iodine for Hormones, Thyroid and More with Dr. David Brownstein
David Brownstein, who is a board-certified family physician. Dr. Brownstein has lectured internationally to physicians and others about his success in using natural hormones and nutritional therapies in his practice. Dr. Brownstein has authored 16 books, including one about iodine and its importance to our well-being.
- How Dr. Brownstein realized that iodine deficiency was an epidemic in North America.
- The role of iodine in thyroid function
- How does iodine help with the utilization of hormones?
- Iodine and heavy metals
- Iodine's connection to cystic breasts
- How to take iodine and what to take it with
- What should we know about iodine as it relates to the thyroid and why is it essential?
- Does it help to lower reverse t3?
- What happens when there's an iodine deficiency?
- How halides bromine, chlorine and fluoride that can be released when iodine is taken
- How do you test iodine?
- What his protocol is if someone was low on iodine
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Karen Martel is a Certified Hormone Specialist and Transformational Nutrition Coach dedicated to empowering women through their health journeys.
As the host of the popular podcast The Hormone Solution, Karen tackles the complexities of hormonal health, weight loss resistance, and the challenges that come with perimenopause and menopause.
Her mission is to disrupt outdated narratives surrounding women's health, providing reliable information and practical solutions that help women reclaim their vitality. With personal experience overcoming her own health struggles, Karen offers insights into hormone optimization and sustainable weight management strategies.
Join her as she engages in enlightening conversations with experts and shares actionable advice, all aimed at helping women navigate their unique hormonal landscapes with confidence and clarity. Tune in to discover how to embrace life's stages while enhancing overall well-being.