November 6th, 2011 by admin
Article by Britney Smith The thyroid is one of those things that we never give a second thought until it starts to malfunction. The thyroid is part of our body’s endocrine system and the thyroid gland is located just under our voice box. When the thyroid starts malfunctioning we find that we have trouble with [...]
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August 6th, 2011 by Aimee Jones
Donna asks… Are you diagnosed with hyperthyroid, or hypothyroid, what was your TSH level on your blood test? I think I might have hyperthyroidism. But my TSH level was 1.2, falling in the normal range. That was about 6 months ago, so I’m thinking of getting another test soon to see if there have been [...]
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July 3rd, 2011 by admin
Many people with hyperthyroidism and Graves’ Disease are turning to nutritional supplements and herbs for natural symptom management, and in some cases to restore their health back to normal. Some of these people have the question “What is the best thyroid supplement for hyperthyroidism? There are numerous supplements and herbs for hyperthyroidism, and it can [...]
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April 30th, 2011 by admin
Management of hyperthyroidism is basically aimed at reducing the thyroid hormone secretion. A reduction in the secretion helps to reduce the symptoms and the possible complications. Management includes:1. Drugs: Include the use of Anti-thyroid drugs and adrenergic antagonists.Anti-thyroid drugs: These include Propylthiouracil (PTU), or Methimazole (Tapazole). They are used to depress the synthesis of thyroid [...]
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April 10th, 2011 by admin
Hyperthyroidism is one of the most prevalent thyroid hormonal disorders of our time. Many people suffer from this condition. Though it affects both sexes, it’s however, more common with women over 50 years old.The thyroid is one of the biggest endocrine glands in the human body and it is situated in the anterior region of [...]
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March 30th, 2011 by admin
Goitrogens consist of chemicals, foods, and other substances which inhibit thyroid activity. For the person who has hyperthyroidism, which involves an overproduction of thyroid hormone, it would seem like a good idea to increase their consumption of goitrogenic foods. However, being a holistic doctor who actually was diagnosed with Graves’ Disease, which is an autoimmune [...]
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March 20th, 2011 by admin
Because the disease’s symptoms interfere with an afflicted person’s – usually women – daily routines and day-to-day relationships, people all over the world must be informed of the nature, symptoms, complications and treatment of Hyperthyroidism.NatureHyperthyroidism, a.k.a Toxic Goiter, is an autoimmune disease that occurs when a person has an over-active thyroid gland involved in overproduction [...]
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February 10th, 2011 by admin
The over stimulation of the thyroid gland leads to hyperplasia of the gland and subsequently this leads to an increase in the secretion of thyroid hormones. The growth in the cells and its multiplication manifest in enlargement of the gland. Noticeable changes occur in all parts of the body as a result of the increased [...]
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January 24th, 2011 by admin
It is a known fact that some thyroid disorders have a hidden manifestation. Some thyroid problems can give vague signals which are very hard to diagnose and can be confused with other conditions. It takes a watchful sufferer or a patient to realize that something is wrong with their body and so the need to [...]
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January 22nd, 2011 by admin
There are many aspects to look at when it comes to the thyroid. Blood tests are the most reliable and accurate method used to evaluate thyroid function. Many practitioners will look at only a few facets of thyroid function, which assumes that other glands and systems are functioning properly. A thyroid blood test or a [...]
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