Good Day Health

On today’s Good Day Health Show - ON DEMAND…Dr. Jack Stockwell, a NUCCA Chiropractor and GAPS Practitioner in SLC, UT (866.867.5070 | ForbiddenDoctor.com | JackStockwell.com), covers the the biggest news in the health and wellness space from a holistic, naturopath perspective. In this episode, Dr. Jack begins with the body’s need for iodine and why it seems to have dropped off the medical radar in recent decades. The iodine’s role plays into a healthy thyroid gland. So, why are we depriving ourselves of iodine? Additionally, Iodine is critical during pregnancy for producing maternal thyroid hormones that directly regulate fetal brain development, neurogenesis, and myelination. Severe deficiency can cause permanent, irreversible intellectual disabilities and a reduction in child IQ by 8 to 10 points. Even mild-to-moderate deficiency can impair a child’s cognitive function, language development, and fine motor skillsHere are the key impacts on fetal brain development: Essential Thyroid Function: Iodine is a key