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The New "T3 Treatment" Thyroid Solution or Unethical Experiment?
There are many studies promoting the use of T3 in addition to thyroxine therapy for the treatment of hypothyroidism. There are probably just as many that say it can be harmful. M. Sara Rosenthal joins us as a guest today to discuss this controversial issue. She is the author of <u>The Thyroid Sourcebook: Everything You Wanted to Know</u> and <u>The Thyroid Sourcebook for Women</u>.
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T4 and T3 Hypothyroid Treatment Options
Some hypothyroid patients are successfully treated with a T4 thyroid hormone replacement dose. Others may also need T3 hormone added to their treatment.
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New Thyroid Disease
Recent studies show that thyroid function test results can be misleading. In a recently discovered MCT8 mutation, hypothyroidism occurs but not its typical lab pattern.
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Understanding T4 and T3 Levels
Much ado is made about TSH levels when treating thyroid dysfunction. In some cases, other thyroid labs like T4 and T3 are just as important.
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Need a Brain Boost?
Do you still suffer from hypo symptoms? Does your doctor say that your lab tests are normal? Maybe you need a little T3 to boost your brain function and take care of the fatigue and muscle cramps.
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Why Isn't My Synthroid Working?
If you're taking Synthroid (Levothyroxine, T4) but are not feeling any better, it's likely that the T4 is not converting to active T3 hormone.
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Treatment Options (Part I)
In this series, we will explore some of the treatment options for thyroid disease. As always your comments and discussion are welcome. Which option did you choose? Was it a good choice for you? What advice would you give those who are making this choice now?
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Standards of Laboratory Practice for Thyroid Disease
The ATA and NACB are asking for comment on the proposed changes in the "Laboratory Support for the Diagnosis and Monitoring of Thyroid Disease". The guidelines for cost-effective use of laboratory testing. Members of these organizations are asked to comment. They hope to have the monograph finalized by the Kyoto International Congress on Thyroid Disease in October, 2000.
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Thyroid Testing: Part 1
Let's learn about the most common tests to diagnose decreased thyroid function, or hypothyroidism. We'll discuss the TSH, T4, Free T4, T3 and Free T3 tests in this, the first part, of the two-part series.
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Your Thyroid: What it is and What it does
I'll explain some thyroid basics including: <li>a definition of the thyroid </li> <li>its appearance</li> <li>location in the body</li> <li>and function.</li>
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Iodine's Role in Thyroid Function
An essential mineral, iodine's main role is for thyroid function. It is needed for thyroid hormone production so it is important to regularly eat iodine foods.
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Thyroid Disorders
According to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, up to 27 million of Americans may be affected with thyroid disorders. More than 50% are undiagnosed.
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A Whole Lotta Hypothyroidism Facts
Let's get some facts clear about hypothyroidism here.
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Hypothyroidism and the Adrenals
Levothyroxine treatment can be dangerous if used in cases of adrenal insufficiency.
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Hypothyroidism Glossary
You know you have hypothyroidism. You understand some of the basics, right? Well, let's continue our exploration into this topic with some definitions and descriptions of terms that relate to this and other thyroid conditions.
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Hypothyroidism In Dogs
Hypothyroidism is a common hormone deficiency in dogs, while hyperthyroidism is more common in cats.
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The Thyroid and Adrenal Connection
When, and only when, autoimmune hypothyroidism and adrenal insufficiency occur together, correcting one disorder can effectively correct the other.
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Movie Review of Terminator Salvation
The Terminator movies have gripped the public's imagination because of their rich mythology. The fourth Terminator movie does not live up to its magnificent heritage.
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Calorie Restriction
Long known to increase longevity, calorie restriction has recently been found to prevent autoimmune disease and improve health.
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Fantasy Stats through FBR Open
Here are the top-10 tour players and ties in each of seven PGA Tour statistical categories through completion of the FBR Open.
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Hyperthyroidism in Cats
Hyperthyroidism in cats is a common diagnosis that is rarely seen in dogs.
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Overview of Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism is a functional disorder of the thyroid gland that results in hyperactivity. How does one manage this condition?
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Overview of Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is a functional disorder of the thyroid gland that results in hypoactivity. How does one manage this condition?
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Preparing to start your business? What does success mean to you?
Guidelines to starting a successful business. Full or part-time, from the comfort of your home. More articles to follow
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Staging Your Cancer
Layperson interpretation of a pathology report and the process behind "staging" your cancer.
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135-Gallon Reef Tank Set-Up
Here is the basic configuration for a 135-gallon nearshore shallow reef tank--the center piece of an interconnected series of biotope-specific aquaria.
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What is Hashimoto's Disease?
Hashimoto's is an autoimmune disease, where antibodies produced by the body mistakenly attack the thyroid, leading to its destruction and a condition of hypothyroidism.
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Your Thyroid Gland
The thyroid affects the health of your skin, your metabolism, energy levels, and has been linked to mood and depression.
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Thyroid and Rheumatological Disorders
Arthritic symptoms frequently occur in patients with thyroid disorders, and thyroid antibodies often occur in systemic arthritic disorders. Several reasons are proposed.
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Introduction To Me
A basic introduction to the content editor of this topic, Deanna Couras Goodson, with a brief insight into her own struggle with this illness.
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SLUM VILLAGE (BAATIN) INTERVIEW
Lyfestile recently caught up with Baatin at the Okay Player show (which also featured The Roots, Guru, Dead Prez, Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek). Here are some of the highlights of their build session.

Soy and Menopause
New study challenges the positive effects of soy as a substitute for estrogen replacement therapy postmenopause.
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Best Hair Care Product Nominations
Stylists' and salon clients' favourite hair care products have been shortlisted for the annual Stylist Choice Awards.
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Supplements for Thyroid Support
The supplements most commonly used to support low thyroid function include kelp and seaweed, natural pork thyroid, iodine and mineral supplementation.
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Aromatherapy for Hashimoto's and Hypothyroidism
Essential oils are powerful healing tools that can really help you soothe the symptoms of hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's auto-immune thyroiditis.
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Causes of Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism has several causes besides Graves' disease, and treatment varies with each cause. This article describes the causes and treatment of hyperthyroidism.
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Hypothyroid Symptoms and Remedies
Hypothyroidism is under diagnosed due to improper testing and confusing, subtle symptoms. Weight gain, fatigue, and other odd symptoms may indicate a treatable disorder.
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Iodine and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
While iodine may be a useful supplement for most hypothyroid patients, it is a dangerous option for those with Hashimoto's disease.
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PGA Money List Top-10, Week 13
After the World Golf Championship's CA Championship at Doral, the PGA Tour Money List contains few surprises. Plus, Tiger Woods leaps back into the top-10 with his win.
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Who Is This Person?
Why run a contest about dealing with stress and thyroid disease? Do you ever look in the mirror and wonder who is looking back at you? Do family members and loved ones wonder what alien was left in your place? The effects of thyroid disease are not only physical.
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Interview with Mary Shomon -- Part One
Mary Shomon is a thyroid patient advocate. She's written several books on the subject, most recently being the best-selling Thyroid Diet. She also runs two thyroid-related sites at http://thyroid.about.com and http://www.thyroid-info.com. Read what she has to say about the challenges of dieting and losing weight with thyroid disease.
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Minerals and Supplements for Hashimoto's Disease
Medical research has shown that certain minerals and supplements can slow down autoimmune thyroiditis and alleviate many of its symptoms.
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Location Location Location
At times you may come upon sites that offer several locations for viewing their sites. Some sites do this because servers can become busy which will result in slow browsing of your website. By offering another option [another server in another location] you will ease the pressure and send the surfer to your faster website.
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Subclinical Hyperthyroidism, Should it be Treated?
Should the mildest forms of hyperthyroidism, Subclinical Hyperthryoidism (SCHT) be actively treated?
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The Thyroid-Cholesterol Connection
An estimated 13 million Americans have a thyroid disorder with nearly half remaining undiagnosed. Approximately 98 million adults have high cholesterol or total blood cholesterol values of 200 mg/dL or higher. <I>Ninety</I> percent of patients diagnosed with hypothyroidism have elevated cholesterol or triglyceride levels.
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Women Over 65 + Low TSH = Increased Risk of Broken Bones
In a long term study published in the <i>Annals of Internal Medicine</i> researchers concluded that for women 65 and over a TSH (a test measuring the level of thyroid stimulating hormone) of 0.1mlU/L or less increases the risk of fracture two to three times that of women with normal levels.
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Fedex Standings After Canadian
Jim Furyk pulled off a difficult title defense today at the Canadian Open. In a week where 15 of the top-20 golfers took the week off, there were few big changes.
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Introducing the Coping With Hypothyroidism Course
Coping with Hypothyroidism is not always so easy. My course, at Suite University, tries to make it as simple as possible so that you can live well with this chronic condition.
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Pregnancy and Autoimmune Thyroid Disease
Thyroid hormones impact female reproduction in several ways. In some cases it can cause menstruation to stop, make it more difficult to conceive and carry a pregnancy, increase the risk of miscarriage and gestational diabetes.
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Ryder Cup Rankings through Riviera
It's still a long way to Valhalla and the early-August cut-off date for making the top eight in Ryder Cup standings. Last week didn't produce many big moves.
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