Many of us in Northern Ohio are low in iodine. Iodine is essential for our metabolism and helps us lose weight. It also helps with cold hands and feet, a body temperature below 98.6 F, and hair loss. It also helps with those of us dreading winter. People with iodine deficiency may find themselves being overly emotional (tearing up over a dumb commercial) and have tenderness on the ribs inside of the sternum. David Brownstein, MD, states in his book (Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can’t Live Without It ^[1]) that iodine deficiency plays a significant role in the production of breast and other cancers. For December, Iodine and Alaria Supreme are 20% off.