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Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, most successful is natural healing

Illustration of thyroid follicles and follicle cells The thyroid gland is small endocrine gland located in the front of the wind pipe in the throat. It produces the thyroid hormones triiodothyronine (T3) and...

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Understanding hypothyroidism

The thyroid gland consists of two lobes and is found below the larynx. It is responsible for the control of energy expenditure and metabolism. It carries out its functions by the production of hormones called...

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Thyroid Medication

If you have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism or have had a thyroidectomy your doctor will probably prescribe thyroid medication. Common symptoms of hypothyroidism are: Weight gain Exhaustion Blurry...

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PCOS and Hypothyroidism

Every year, many women are diagnosed with PCOS. For some of these women, suggested PCOS guidelines may miss the mark. If this is the case for you, you may have a condition called hypothyroidism. It is not...

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When skinny spells danger

It's great to feel those skinny jeans slip off your hips even though you're eating way more than you should. But don't ride on that high. You may be suffering from an overactive thyroid. My girlfriend,...

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l-Thyroxine - Is It Your Best Option?

L-thyroxine has been the standard of treatment for some time in cases of low thyroid. But, doctors, pharmacists and patients are only now beginning to understand that a one-size-fits-all treatment strategy...

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On A Diet, but still can’t Lose Weight?

It might not be your diet or your dedication to it, but your thyroid that is preventing you from losing weight. I've been living with hypothyroidism for the past 15 years, and no matter the type of food, I'm...

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Baby Boomers United

Why Baby Boomers United as a title for this group? With so many encouraging me to write a book on my life experiences (some good, some bad and some extremely ugly experiences), I finally decided to make...

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