It is well known that iodine is needed to prevent disorders such as goiter, cretinism, and mental retardation. Although many medical professionals believe you only need enough iodine to keep goiter at bay, that’s not enough for the entire body to function well.

Insufficient iodine in the bloodstream can cause problems with hair loss, lethargy, depression, headaches, body temperature regulation, decreased libido, difficulty losing weight, dry skin, and painful menstrual periods.
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Millions of people, especially babies and young children, get repeated ear infections throughout the year. Unfortunately, this seems to be a trend. Ear infections are becoming a chronic health problem for kids.
Most children who have problems with recurring ear infections stay on prescription antibiotics for several months at a time, only to return to them again after they've stopped for just a month or two.

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I knew someone who had an allergy to chocolate. This person would develop an itch at the back of the throat and walk around clucking the rest of the day. She had a true allergy to a particular food; however, many people get sick when they eat certain foods, but that doesn’t mean they actually have a food allergy.
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