The short answer is…. IODINE!  Iodine is a very important element and not one that people in North America get a lot of since it is found in seaweed and kelp.  Iodine deficiency can manifest as dryness in the mouth/eyes/skin.  It can also be related to a decreased ability to sweat, fibrocystic breast tissue, thyroid problems, PCOS, low stomach acid, insulin resistance and even heart arrhythmias.  More...

Really, do you have any trouble sweating???  I sure did! In fact, I was rather proud of the fact that I couldn’t sweat (it was certainly convenient) – I thought it might have been a genetic fluke. The ability to sweat is extremely important for detoxifiction, but there is more to it than just that.  I also had hormonal imbalances, dry skin and some other problems.  Come back tomorrow...