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09/12/2026

Iodized Salt Was Never Enough

Why did iodine take the blame for rising thyroid problems?A forgotten chapter of history tells a different story.In July...
09/11/2026

Why did iodine take the blame for rising thyroid problems?

A forgotten chapter of history tells a different story.

In July 1962, Project Sedan released 880,000 curies of radioactive iodine-131 into the air. It became the largest radioactive iodine release from nuclear testing in U.S. history.

The fallout did not remain in Nevada.

It landed on grass. Cows ate the contaminated grass. Radioactive iodine entered their milk. Children and adults then drank it.

The fallout also spread through the air and food supply to Utah, Idaho, the Midwest, and other parts of the country.

Later investigations connected nuclear fallout with thyroid radiation exposure and disease. Radioactive iodine releases also occurred after Windscale in 1957, Chernobyl in 1986, and Fukushima in 2011.

☢️ But this distinction is often lost: iodine-131 from nuclear fallout is radioactive. Lugol’s iodine and potassium iodide are not radioactive forms of iodine.

Supplemental iodine supports the body. Radioactive iodine damages tissue.

The source and form matter.

Iodine should not carry the blame for damage caused by radioactive nuclear fallout.

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09/11/2026

Still Fenced Off, 64 Years Later

09/10/2026

880,000 Curies Into the Milk Supply

09/09/2026

Why does a 3 lb. dog get the same vaccine dose as a 150 lb. dog?

09/08/2026

Vaccines cause cancers in cats?

Mars is best known as the candy company behind M&M’s, Skittles, Snickers, Twix, and Milky Way.But Mars also owns a large...
09/07/2026

Mars is best known as the candy company behind M&M’s, Skittles, Snickers, Twix, and Milky Way.

But Mars also owns a large pet care ecosystem spanning:

• Veterinary hospitals
• Diagnostic companies
• Pet food and therapeutic diets
• Genetics and research
• Pet health technology
• Wellness plans

Its portfolio includes major pet food brands and veterinary chains such as Banfield, VCA, and BluePearl.

That raises two important questions.

First, if a company built around confectionery products also formulates your pet’s kibble, does that food truly support long-term health?

Second, when a pet develops chronic health problems, the same corporate ecosystem profits again through diagnostics, treatment plans, medications, specialty care, and wellness programs.

This does not mean individual veterinarians are the problem. Most entered veterinary medicine because they love animals and want to help. But many now work inside systems that pressure them to see more patients, follow standardized protocols, offer bundled treatment plans, and increase revenue per visit.

Veterinary care costs have risen about 60% over the last decade. At the same time, large corporations and private equity groups have continued buying clinics and emergency hospitals.

Prevention will never replace emergency care, surgery, diagnostics, or a skilled veterinarian when those services are truly needed.

But nutrition and daily preventive care matter. Supporting your pet before a crisis reduces dependence on a veterinary system that is becoming increasingly expensive, consolidated, and profit-driven.

Look beyond the individual brands. Follow the ownership.

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09/07/2026

Same Company Owns Pet Food and Vet Hospitals

09/06/2026

Why I keep going

You want your dog to live a long, healthy life. But does the food in their bowl support it?Food provides the building bl...
09/05/2026

You want your dog to live a long, healthy life. But does the food in their bowl support it?

Food provides the building blocks for growth and repair, digestion, energy, immune function, inflammation control, and long-term resilience. It should be the foundation of your pet’s health before supplements and medications are added.

A species-appropriate diet for dogs generally includes:

• Muscle meat
• Raw meaty bones or ground bone
• Muscular organs
• Small, proportional amounts of secreting organs
• Eggs
• Fatty fish
• Animal fats, if tolerated
• Dairy, if tolerated
• Targeted whole-food additions to fill nutrient gaps

Raw food most closely matches how dogs evolved to eat. A properly balanced raw diet provides fresh meat, fat, bone, organs, connective tissue, and moisture while preserving nutrients lost through cooking.

Raw feeding still needs balance—the right proportions of meat, fat, bone, and organs. More meat or organs doesn't mean healthier.

If raw isn't practical, balanced homemade cooked or premade fresh food still beats kibble, and gives you control over ingredient quality, freshness, and prep.

Kibble is least ideal: ultra-processed, low-moisture, often high in starch. If it's your only option, start improving the bowl:

• Add water or bone broth
• Include fresh animal foods
• Transition gradually
• Watch stool quality and tolerance

When transitioning, start with a small piece of raw meat added to your dog’s current food. Increase it gradually over days or weeks. If raw meat causes loose stool, lightly cook it first, then cook it less over time as tolerance improves. Persistent symptoms can point to sensitivity to a specific protein.

Your dog does not need a perfect diet overnight.

Start replacing processed food with fresh, balanced, species-appropriate nutrition.

➡️ Read the full guide to supporting your dog’s health naturally: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/holistic-dog-health-natural-pet-wellness/

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