In this interview, Amy thanks June as she was pivotal in her health journey after struggling with thyroid nodules and dysfunction plus a thyroid cancer scare many years ago. June kindly explained to Amy how to use iodine to heal her thyroid nodules along with changing her food, which was effective. June shares how she first began learning about minerals and iodine. She started with kelp and high quality minerals, and noticed improvement in painful fibrotic tissue and lumps. She later explored deeper through the book Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can't Live Without It by David Brownstein. Another resource was mentioned called The Iodine Crisis by Lynne Farrow. June prefer Lugol’s iodine as it is less expensive and Amy has moved to the tablets like Iodoral, which she found easier to take as they are tasteless unlike the liquid which has a pungent flavor.

With the time change, I am struggling with sleep again so I decided to do some research on our body clock. ⏰ Your Body Runs on a Clock — Are You Working With It or Against It? 🌞🌙 Our bodies follow a natural circadian rhythm, a 24-hour internal clock that controls sleep, energy, hormones, metabolism, and even blood pressure. When we align our habits with this rhythm, our bodies often function at their best. Here are a few fascinating highlights from the body’s daily cycle: 🌙 9:00 PM – Melatonin begins to rise, preparing your body for sleep 🛌 2:00 AM – Deepest sleep occurs 🌡 4:30 AM – Lowest body temperature ❤️ 6:45 AM – Sharpest rise in blood pressure (your body waking up) 🧠 10:00 AM – Peak alertness and focus 🤝 2:30 PM – Best coordination ⚡ 3:30 PM – Fastest reaction time 💪 5:00 PM – Strongest muscles and cardiovascular performance ❤️ 6:30 PM – Highest blood pressure 🌡 7:00 PM – Highest body temperature ✨ What does this mean for daily life? • Try to sleep before midnight when melatonin is active • Schedule thinking tasks in the morning when alertness is highest • Exercise later in the afternoon when strength peaks • Wind down in the evening to support healthy sleep cycles Small lifestyle changes that respect your body’s rhythm can make a big difference in energy, sleep quality, and overall health. ❓ Do you tend to be a morning person or a night owl?

A landmark study published in Scientific Reports in 2024 found that people who used Bluetooth headsets for longer daily durations were more likely to have thyroid nodules compared to those who used them infrequently or not at all. This association remained even after adjusting for other factors like age and lifestyle, and was especially notable in individuals who used in-ear Bluetooth devices, which sit directly next to the thyroid region. Even though Bluetooth devices emit non-ionizing radiofrequency (RF) radiation, which is much lower energy than ionizing radiation (like X-rays) and doesn’t break DNA bonds directly, the thyroid is anatomically close to typical headset placement (near-ear, neck region) and is a gland known to be sensitive to electromagnetic exposures. A literature review on mobile phone RF exposure and thyroid health found altered hormone levels and histopathologic changes in animal models exposed to RF fields. (PMID: 34567874) Potential mechanisms: - RF radiation can trigger cell-stress responses in thyroid tissue: upregulating heat-shock proteins (HSPs), altering gene expression, affecting calcitonin/C-cell activity. - Reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation in thyroid follicular cells or C-cells, leading to inflammation. - Disruption of the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis, perhaps via altered receptor signaling or impairment of cellular repair processes. - Cumulative exposure effect, where everyday low-level RF over years gradually affects tissue vulnerability. Some considerations:🎧🎧🎧 - If you use Bluetooth earbuds/headsets for extended hours every day (especially in-ear style), consider switching to wired headphones. - Take phone calls through speaker mode or use wired headphones with a built-in microphone - Keep your phone off your body whenever possible, avoid carrying it in your bra or near your neck, since even idle devices emit intermittent RF pulses. - Ground daily. Walking barefoot or using a grounding mat helps discharge accumulated electromagnetic charge and can stabilize cortisol rhythms.

🌸 First day of spring and it feels SO good outside—perfect time to put a little spring in your step! ☀️👟When you move outdoors, you’re boosting powerful feel-good hormones: ✨ Endorphins – mood lifters & stress reducers ✨ Dopamine – motivation & drive ✨ Serotonin – supports mood, calm, and sleep ✨ Melatonin – getting morning sunlight helps regulate better sleep at night 🌙✨ Vitamin D – supports overall hormone balance ☀️ Keep it simple and fun:• Walk or hike with a friend 🚶‍♀️🌿• Pickleball 🎾• Swim 🏊‍♀️• Quick jog or bike ride• Short at-home workout For me, I fit it in with short bursts: mini jog at sunrise, quick workout mid-morning, walk in the afternoon, and a short bike ride with my daughter 🚴‍♀️💕Sometimes that’s the easiest way to stay consistent! 🎯 Goal: aim for 7,000–10,000 steps today (or more if you’re feeling it!) Fresh air + movement = better mood, more energy, better sleep, and real momentum 🌿✨Who’s getting outside today? 💬