Rhodiola Herbal Benefits: Brain, Depression and Stress Connection

 Rhodiola is an interesting herb has been known to contribute to the improvement of mental concentration and energy.  Many benefits are attributed to this herb including increased attention span, decrease of fatigue and improvement of memory.  Brain benefit: Studies have shown that Rhodiola has improved learning and memory function which was related to Rhodiola rosea's mechanism …

Iodine Essentials

Iodine combines with an amino acid (Tyrosine) in the manufacturing of the hormone Thyroxine -- the body's regulator of energy in the cells.  It promotes growth and development.  Iodine helps prevent rough and wrinkled skin and regulates the rate of metabolism, energy production, body weight, and development of female reproduction glands. Iodine also increases the …

Thyroid Hormone

Your Pituitary gland, specifically the anterior pituitary gland, produces what is called TSH or thyroid stimulating hormone.  This stimulator is what instructs the thyroid to produce the thyroid hormone known as T₃. When T₃ and T₄ levels rise to elevated levels, flags go off to stop the production of the stimulator from the anterior pituitary …