Articles related to "Thyroid"



Thyroid Disease Triggers
Autoimmune thyroid disorders develop in people with certain predisposing genes when they're exposed to specific environmental triggers. This article describes these trigg
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Tipper Gore has Thyroid Nodule Removed
Thyroid disease is in the news once more. Just before the beginning of the new millennium, Tipper Gore, the wife of Vice President Gore of the US, was discovered to have a lump (nodule) on her thyroid.
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Subclinical Hypothyroidism
Subclinical hypothyroidism (SH) has causes and symptoms similar to those of overt hypothyroidism. This article describes SH and explains why it should be treated.
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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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Betty Davis Eyes… (Part I)
TED (thyroid eye disease) affects approximately 50% of people with Graves' Disease, but did you know it can also affect those with Hashimotos thyroiditis. The same antibodies in autoimmune thyroid disease that attack the thyroid can also attack the tissues around the eyes causing symptoms from redness and irritation to bulging and disfigurement.
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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 Hormone and Cardiovascular Disease - Hypothyroidism
Too little thyroid hormone can significantly increase your risk of heart disease.
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Pregnancy and Graves' disease
This article describes the current views on treating Graves' disease in patients diagnosed with Graves' disease or who develop hyperthyroidism during pregnancy.
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Is it really menopause?
A personal account of hyperthyroidism, Graves disease, giving an overview of the disease, symptoms and treatment choices.
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Greyhounds and Hypothyroidism
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Thyroid Cancer and Breast Cancer Linked
It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. <br>Is there a link between the treatment for thyroid cancer and breast cancer? A new study presented at the American Academy of Otolaryngology 2000 meeting suggests that this is true.
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Aging and Thyroid Disease
The incidence of thyroid disease increases with age, especially in elderly females. Some studies define “elderly” as young as 60.
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Autoimmune Disease A Leading Cause of Death in Women
The most common cause of thyroid disease is autoimmune. The response of the body's immune system turning on its own cells. Now researchers have concluded that autoimmune disease may be the 8th leading cause of death in women ages 15 to 64.
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Betty Davis Eyes… (Part II)
Symptoms of TED (thyroid eye disease) can occur before, during or after treatment for autoimmune thyroid disease. It is important for us to recognize the signs and symptoms and seek early treatment to avoid serious complications.
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New Clues to Determining Thyroid Cancer Survival Rates
Research conducted at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX indicates that age at diagnosis and the type of treatment may increase the risk of thyroid cancer recurrence.
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Natural is Always Better...or is it?
It&#8217;s 100% Natural, therefore it must be good for you. At least that is the accepted argument of companies who promote "natural" cures for everything from the common cold to weight loss. But, is it always the best choice for those of us with thyroid disease?
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I get a lump in my throat . . .

So, How Do I Know If It Is My Thyroid?
The symptoms of thyroid disease are often vague and can mimic other diseases. How can you decide if it really is thyroid related?
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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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Thyroid Hormone and Heart Disease - Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism (too much thyroid hormone) was first identified as a problem with the heart and the vascular system.
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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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Reducing Our Risk of Heart Disease
It has long been a myth that estrogens protect women from heart disease, but heart disease is in fact the number one cause of death among American women. As we discussed in the previous articles, thyroid disease increases our risk of developing heart disease.
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Treating Graves Disease
This article, by a senior autoimmune disease researcher, describes the treatment options for Graves' disease and offers helpful information for making the best decision f
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Autoimmune Connection
Graves’ Disease and Hashimotos Thyroiditis, the most common causes of thyroid disease, are both autoimmune diseases. In both disease processes, the thyroid is under friendly fire.
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Autoimmunity and Chemical Exposure
Since World War II, synthetic chemical production has risen dramatically. How are these chemicals changing our health status?
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Hashimoto's encephalopathy
Hashimoto's encephalopathy is an autoimmune neuroendocrine disorder caused when the thyroid antibodies seen in Hashimoto's thyroiditis affect brain tissue.
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Lymphoma in Autoimmune Disease
An increased incidence of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is associated with certain autoimmune diseases. This article describes the autoimmune connection in NHL.
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Subclinical Hypothyroidism May Increase Cardiovascular Risk
Women with low thyroid may be more at risk for cardiovascular disease. Even slightly low normal levels may increase the risk for postmenopausal women.
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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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Achieving Remission
Remission, either permanent or temporary, refers to the absence of active disease in patients with chronic disorders.
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Lemon Balm in Autoimmune Diseases
Lemon balm, a member of the mint family, is used to relieve symptoms and promote immune system health in patients with autoimmune disease.
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The Real Reasons Diets Don't Work
Losing weight involves diet and lifestyle changes. But sometimes even those who eat a perfectly healthy diet still can't lose weight. Five hidden reasons why diets fail.
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Communicating With Your Healthcare Provider
You are concerned because of all the changes in your life. How can you effectively get your message across to your healthcare provider?
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Coconut Oil: Diet Friend or Foe?
Despite the fears of our parents' generation, health experts are now suggesting coconut as one of the healthiest oils: good for the heart, thyroid, cholesterol and more.
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Health Myths: Not Superfoods
It's taken for granted that our national food guides are accurate, but many of the common "good for you" foods may play havok with thyroid hormones, sugar levels and more
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Hypothyroidism and Atherosclerosis
Along with smoking, hypertension, and elevated cholesterol, hypothyroidism is a significant risk factor for atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries.
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Schizophrenia and Autoimmunity
Patients with schizophrenia and their parents have a higher risk of certain autoimmune diseases, particularly thyroid disorders and celiac disease.
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Autoimmune Diseases
This article serves as an introduction to autoimmune disorders, including their natural course, causes, symptoms, subtypes and treatment.
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Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome
Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome can be classified into 3 subtypes, in which certain disorders frequently occur together; these classifications aid in diagnosis.
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Human Parvovirus B19 Infection
Human Parvovirus B19 has been linked to a number of different autoimmune diseases, including vasculitis and connective tissue disorders.
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The Immune System Connection
How the immune system works and how to recognize immune deficiency and boost the immune system.
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Martin, A Hypothyroid Dog
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Hair Loss Can be Reversed
Thinning scalp hair may be linked to hormonal imbalance, medication or simply harsh treatment. Fish oils and herbs could help to regain your crowning glory.
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Sedate the Triple Warmer Meridian
How to calm the Triple Warmer meridian to ease trauma, calm stress and shakiness, bounce back from chronic insomnia or fatigue, and help ADD and ADHD kids focus.
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Crystal Healing 2
A list of crystals and their healing properties.
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Oprah's Show: Diseases Doctors Miss Most
Oprah's show about CIFS
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Crystal Healing: Part 3
Final in the series, the last of the Crystal and use list.
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PDGF Abs in Scleroderma
In an article published in the NEJM, Italian researchers describe specific autoantibodies that contribute to the disease process in systemic scleroderma.
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Understanding Autoantibodies
This article describes autoantibodies and expains their role in autoimmune disease development. The use of autoantibody tests for diagnosing and monitoring autoimmune diseases is also described.
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About Newborn Screening Tests
Newborn screening tests of some form are mandated in all states to check for several serious diseases. Read more about how it is done, what they detect and what to expect.
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