Articles related to "Thyroid Function"



Cigarette Smoke Affects Fetal Thyroid Function
Active smoking or exposure to second hand cigarette smoke while pregnant affects both the mother's and the baby's thyroid functions.
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Improve Thyroid Function
Tired? Sluggish? Fuzzy-brained? Trouble sleeping? Gaining weight? Symptoms some women attribute to stress or exhaustion could actually be a slow adrenal system.
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High Levels of TSH in Arizona Newborns
A recent study of Arizona newborns showed higher levels of thyroid stimulating hormones in newborns in Yuma where the water supply is contaminated with perchlorate.
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Euthyroid GD
Euthyroid Graves' disease is a condition characterized by the signs and symptoms of thyroid eye disease in the absence of thyroid dysfunction.
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Euthyroid Graves' Disease
Euthyroid Graves' disease is a condition characterized by the signs and symptoms of thyroid eye disease in the absence of thyroid dysfunction.
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The TSH Range
Since the first tests for TSH were introduced in the 1970s, the TSH reference range has been lowered 3 times. Studies suggest that it's time to lower it again.
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Basal Metabolic Temperature Test
Proper thyroid function is essential to good health. A simple test can determine if it is functioning properly.
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Basic Causes of Thyroid Dysfunction
What makes good thyroids go bad? It's a combination of things including hormonal imbalances, preexisting conditions and much more. Read more about the basics of thyroid dysfunction here.
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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 Problems Are often Undiagnosed
The thyroid gland is probably the most over-looked, under-diagnosed gland in the human body. This small gland is extremely intricate.
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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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Holistic Treatment of Hypothyroidism
When underactive, the thyroid can cause wide ranging health issues from weight gain to compromised immune function and mental health issues.
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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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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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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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Causes of Thyroid Disease
More than 40% of U.S. adults may suffer from thyroid disorders. Some of the most common sources are family history, diet, x-rays, stress, and structural injuries.
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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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Hypothyroidism during Pregnancy effects IQ Scores
A study published in The New England Journal of Medicine indicates that undiagnosed hypothyroidism during pregnancy impacts the child's intellectual performance in school. These provocative findings prompted comment from The American Thyroid Association and The Thyroid Society. What do you think?
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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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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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Initial Infertility Testing
Explains the different types of doctors and what they do, and the different tests that are ordered for initial infertility testing.
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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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The Fibromyalgia/Hypothyroidism Link
Elaine Moore says that "The link between hypothyroidism and fibromyalgia has recently intensified. It’s long been known that about 15 percent of patients with primary hypothyroidism go on to develop fibromyalgia." Further discussion will be found within this article.
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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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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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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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My Experience with Treatment for Hepatitis C
The side effects I experienced during treatment for Hepatitis C were difficult to live with. But I am now in remission and most of the pain is forgotten, like the way mothers focus on the joys of childbirth and not the labor.
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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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Autoimmune Endocrine Diseases
This article describes the autoimmune endocrine disorders and their effects on hormone levels.
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But, Judge, My Thyroid Made Me Do It!
Thyroid disease is linked to memory function in an Illinois court case.
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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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Healing With Horseradish
Let's hear it for Horseradish...much more than a condiment, for disorders from digestion to bronchitis, it's a cure! Read on to discover more...
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Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is a very common condition, which can result in fatigue and weakness. Fortunately it is easy to diagnose and treat.
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Iodine Defiency Disorder
Iodine Deficiency Disorder is still a serious health threat to more than one-third of world's population. It is the most common cause of preventable mental retardation.
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The Raw Food Way
The benefits of raw food cannot be exaggerated! It restores vitality, relieves the symptoms of many ailments and is really easy to integrate into your daily eating plan!
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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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6 Foods to Boost Energy & Vitality
"Let food be your medicine and medicine your food." Why food is important in healing and details on six of the best foods to boost energy and improve vitality.
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A Whole Lotta Hypothyroidism Facts
Let's get some facts clear about hypothyroidism here.
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Alternative Treatments for Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism affects an estimated 10 million Americans. There are many natural alternatives to prescription thyroid medications.
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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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Autoimmune Hearing Loss
Autoimmune hearing loss, which is a medical emergency, can occur as a distinct condition or as an accompanying feature of other autoimmune disorders.
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Canine Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism in dogs can cause sudden onset of epilepsy, unprovoked aggression, moodiness, depression, hyperactivity, anxiety, and other undesirable behaviors.
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Chinese Herbs May Help Lower Cholesterol
Given increasing concerns over the side effects of some cholesterol medications, Traditional Chinese Medicine may offer safer options for those with high cholesterol.
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Cholesterol Is Essential to Life
Americans have been terrorized into the belief that cholesterol will kill them. Recent studies indicate that a lack of cholesterol is what is destructive to one's health.
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Eating To Cheer Yourself Up
"You are what you eat" is an underestimated statement -- the types of foods you put in your body can directly affect your mental health leading to a depression.
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Essential Oil Contraindications
Essential oils are valuable healing tools, but like any potent medicine there are situations in which certain oils are not safe and should not be used.
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Feline Hyperthyroidism Alternative Treatments
Giving pills twice a day to your beloved cat may be troublesome and very unpleasant. Fortunately there are alternative treatments that have great success rates!
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Fighting the Blues
Therapy and medication can be costly and prohibitive for some. For the garden variety mild depression, many individuals are turning to a self-directed treatment approach.
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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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