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Iodine is combined with the amino acid ‘tyrosine’ in order to manufacture active thyroid hormone. This is the main function of iodine in the body. Although iodine’s activity is essentially linked to thyroid function, a deficiency in iodine can lead to a variety of symptoms and disorders. The main deficiency in this mineral can lead to ‘goiter’ which shows as the enlargement of the thyroid, causing swelling at the base of the neck.

When it comes to sport there is a very simple formula; a winning team is a happy team and a happy team is only achieved when the players know the person beside them will leave it all out on the pitch from the first whistle to the last.

This beautiful architecturally designed five bedroom detached family home is close to the centre of Moycullen village, about 10km west of Galway city. It was built in 2008 with the brief of maximising the elevated views of Lough Corrib.

Sinn Féin Mayo senator Rose Conway-Walsh has said that much more detail and a time-frame is needed from the Department of Housing, Communities and Local Government regarding the remediation scheme for homes affected by Mica and Pyrite.

Most people are aware of the important role of calcium in the body. Magnesium and calcium go hand in hand, especially in relation to bone health, and also to ensure proper nerve impulse transmission. Magnesium has an influence on the metabolism and regulation of calcium so it is important to have a good dietary balance of both these important minerals. In fact magnesium is needed in order for calcium to be bound to tooth enamel.

This is one of the best quality green soaps recommended for all skin types. It is often called perfect soap and its properties remain unrivalled.

There is only one place on earth where carnallite salt crystals forms on beaches - the Dead Sea.

At a recent sitting of the Athlone Moate Municipal District, Green Party Councillor, Louise Heavin, received broad support for her motion to limit the use of glyphosate, the harmful weedkiller commonly known as Roundup by the local authority.

The Summer sun shone and there was plenty of good scoring around Mayo last weekend.

Francis' Soap Shop offers dermocosmetics for all skin types, Oriental beauty elixirs, cleansing gels, firming salts from the Dead Sea, and bath milk.