When we think about health, our minds often jump to things like heart health, a strong immune system, or clear skin. But at the core of all these functions is something we often take for granted: our blood. Our blood is the body’s transportation system, carrying oxygen, nutrients, and hormones to every cell and taking… Read More: Nourishing from Within: How a Blood Health Diet Can Transform… »
In the quest for optimal health, many of us turn to diet and exercise. We eat our vegetables, drink plenty of water, and try to get a good workout in. But sometimes, even with the best intentions, our bodies can still fall short. Modern farming practices have depleted soil nutrients, and our fast-paced lives can… Read More: Understanding Your Body: A Guide to Supplementing for Specific Deficiencies »
In this interview, Christy Sutton, D.C., reviews the dangers of excessive iron. While most doctors look for iron deficiency, few ever pay attention to elevated iron. Sutton is the author of two books, “Genetic Testing: Defining Your Path to a Personalized Health Plan: An Integrative Approach to Optimize Health,” and “The Iron Curse, Is Your… Read More: The Silent Epidemic of Excess Iron »
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published June 12, 2016. One in 3 reading this likely has a serious overload of a mineral that may be more dangerous to your health than lack of vitamin D. That mineral is iron. Making matters worse, few physicians fully appreciate the danger of excess… Read More: Why Checking Your Iron Level Is so Crucial for Optimal… »