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The Impact of Alcohol on Thyroid Function

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Studies have found that alcohol blocks the release of TSH.

Why Levothyroxine — i.e. Synthroid — Treatment Isn’t Working for You

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You may respond better to a sustained-release form of T3

What is the Best Time to Have Your Thyroid Levels Tested?

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Certain factors that may cause tests to present false data

5 Thyroid Lies Your Endocrinologist May Try to Tell You

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Many endocrinologists don’t test Free T4 and Free T3

What to Eat (and Avoid) with Hypothyroidism

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Iodine is a critical building block for thyroid hormones.

20 Things Only Someone With a Thyroid Disorder Would Understand

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750 million people have some degree of thyroid disease

Immune System & Thyroid: Are They at War?

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But how do the immune system cells actually start destroying the body they were designed to protect? It happens when some people don't make enough T-suppressor cells, so the immune system's attack goes on and on. Some people make too much interleukin 2(IL-2); then, an overabundance of natural killer and cytotoxic T-cells are deployed, putting […]

Immune or Not Immune: Are You Protected Against Infections?

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According to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA), 50 million Americans 20 percent of the population suffer from autoimmune diseases. Autoimmune diseases are more common in women during childbearing years. They frequently appear in women who have just had a baby, after periods of high emotional or physical stress or accidents, with infections, during […]

Jump Start Weight Loss with These Tips

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At the same time, there are many people who eat healthy, unprocessed food and exercise but are still overweight. That is because there may be many other stressors and dysfunctions in the body, which need to be discovered and solved. And there may be also many surprising ways to jump start weight loss, which you […]

Leptin: The Secret Behind its Affect on Weight Loss

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Only then will you be able to enjoy long-term ideal weight. Here, we'll take a look at the role leptin plays in all of this. Leptin and Obesity One of the most important hormones responsible for hunger, metabolism, reproduction, fat management and energy production is leptin. Leptin is made by fat cells in proportion to […]

Statins: Helpful or Harmful?

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What are the risks? In 2013, the FDA increased the warning label requirements for statins, adding elevated risk of liver damage, memory loss, type 2 diabetes, and muscle weakness to the list. Acute kidney damage has also been seen, particularly in those taking higher dosages. When all available data is compiled, these drugs have been […]

Is Your Metabolism Wrecked From Dieting?

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Dieting and Counting Calories Many people still believe that counting calories is what's going to bring the much dreamed about weight loss. In reality, calories are great deceivers. That's because everyone's metabolism is different and absorbs calories differently. And the way in which the calorie values of foods are determined has no relation to the […]

Weight Loss Tips for Thyroid Patients

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Many times the very thyroid dysfunction is the one that prevents you from losing weight! Indeed, it's a vicious cycle! Throw insulin resistance in the "mix" and the matter gets even more complicated. Still, there are many important things you can do to break this cycle. Weight Loss Tips Solving insulin resistance When suffering from […]

Why Menopause Can Lower Your Libido

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Although this matter is rather complex and it involves a multitude of physiological, emotional, and lifestyle factors, there are a few common causes for low libido, which can be easily overlooked. Common Causes for Low Libido during Menopause Estrogen As estrogen levels fall when women approach and enter menopause, the resulting dryness and thinning of vaginal tissues can […]

Low Dose Naltrexone Conference

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Dr. Holtorf to Speak at a Conference About the Many Health Benefits of LDN Naltrexone was a drug known to treat individuals with conditions such as alcoholism and drug abuse, but in much lower doses (Low-Dose Naltrexone) it is proven beneficial for many conditions. Dr. Holtorf along with various other doctors, are gathering together this […]

Heart Disease: How Hypo- and Hyperthyroidism Could Increase Your Risk

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According to the World Heart Federation, heart disease is the number one killer of women around the world, with more than 8.6 million lives taken every year. This represents one-third of all deaths, and cardiovascular disease kills more women than cancer, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS and malaria combined. The Whole Heart Federation states: "Despite progresses in the past years, women are […]

Keep Your Ticker Ticking with Testosterone

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Beginning around age 30, a man's testosterone levels start to decline, and continue to do so as time goes on, unless you proactively address your lifestyle. Environmental factors, including pesticides, plastics, and other pollutants, have resulted in a significant decrease in the average testosterone levels for men, so most men will have, at least, a […]

How Your (Hypo)Thyroid(ism) Impacts Your Metabolism

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Gastrointestinal Function Chronic constipation is a common complaint of people with an underactive thyroid gland. Poor thyroid function slows down the amount of time it takes for food to move through the intestines. This increases the potential of gut infections from harmful bacteria and yeast, leading to inflammation, malabsorption, and increased risk of developing food […]

Hyperthyroidism vs. Hypothyroidism: Types of Thyroid Diseases

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While addressing a thyroid dysfunction, it's essential to consider the interconnected web of other imbalances, toxicities, and nutritional deficiencies that are always at play. Your thyroid gland is like the body's energy factory. Every cell in the body requires thyroid hormones. When it's operating effectively, you feel energetic, healthy, and in control. But it takes […]

What You Need to Know About The 4 "T"s to Thyroid Testing

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What is happening here? Many doctors rely only on TSH marker to diagnose and manage thyroid disease; however, this is just one of the four needed markers to establish a correct interpretation and analysis of your thyroid status. Moreover, many doctors use the lab ranges (referred to as "pathological" or disease ranges) that come with […]

5 Tips to Thrive with Your Thyroid in 2017

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Why is it that when having a thyroid dysfunction, one might feel so drained and unwell all throughout the body? Because the thyroid controls the rate of energy production, maintains body temperature, regulates body weight, menstrual cycles, muscle strength, heart rate, breathing, and affects brain chemistry profoundly, influencing mood and emotions. No wonder that any […]

The Truth About Thyroid Cancer

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It only seems appropriate to delve deeper into this topic and give people a better understanding of the thyroid in general and the various types of cancer that can plague it. What is the Thyroid? The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck. Though it is small it is a […]

Should You Be Worried About BPA?

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The acronym BPA stands for bisphenol A. BPA is a synthetic chemical compounded for commercial use in the mid-1950's. While associated largely with water bottles, and the sippy-cups of children, use of BPA is widespread in manufacturing, and found in can and pipe coatings, sporting equipment, compact discs, and more. You handle BPA every day as […]

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