Unexpected, Silent Cancer Caused Me To Lose My Thyroid
Jessie L. O'Donnell, Thyroid Thrivers Thyroid Nation Do you know who Hakaru Hashimoto is? Of course, you don’t. Do you know all the functions of your thyroid? More than likely not. Have you ever even thought of your thyroid health? Probably never. Two years ago, at 29 years old, during a routine visit to the gynecologist, my life changed forever. My doctor decided to feel my thyroid and thought she felt a nodule. She passed it off as something…
Is There A Link Between Thyroid Health And The MTHFR Gene?
Ben Lynch, MTHFR.net Thyroid Nation Thyroid Health and the MTHFR from Dr. Ben Lynch: Did you know that your genes are affecting your thyroid health? Whether you like it or not, genetic defects are at work in your body, directly or indirectly interfering with thyroid production. In this enlightening and informative presentation, Dr Lynch and Dr Christianson delve into an area of medicine called ‘methylation’ and ‘nutrigenomics.’ Be sure to inform your healthcare professional about this recording as they…
Your Doctor Might Have Missed These 8 Thyroid Issues
Dr. Bryan P. Walsh, Precision Nutrition Thyroid Nation Dr. Walsh discusses 8 thyroid issues: Imagine seven people all lined up next to each other. Each one of the reports that they have the exact same symptoms: fatigue, difficulty losing weight, constipation, the “blues”, cold hands and feet, and feeling puffy all the time. These are all classic symptoms of hypothyroidism, or a low functioning thyroid gland, but what I’m about to show you is that each of these seven people…
Walk Talk Dance Sing! – The Little Hashimoto’s Thyroid Movie That Could
Donna-Lynne, StudioWild Thyroid Nation Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ A wonderful, little "Must-See" thyroid movie about the epidemic and Hashimoto's, by Donna-Lynne. This raw, real, and artsy docu-drama, made by a Hashimoto's patient, takes a moving look at thyroid disease from the patients' perspective. Made with a modest budget, and countless volunteer hours, this informative and provocative film raises public awareness and deepens our understanding, while also setting the stage for a shift towards ending this insidious health epidemic. (Click HERE to watch Walk…
Born With Congenital Hypothyroidism In 1968 – Still Suffering
Lisa Houk, Thyroid Thrivers Thyroid Nation 45 years old Wisconsin, USA Congenital hypothyroidism Diagnosed in 1968 My name is Lisa and I was born without a thyroid gland, lucky me! My diagnosis of congenital hypothyroidism was confirmed at St. Mary's, in Madison, Wisconsin in 1968. My parents noticed after one week, that I was losing weight . My large tongue was causing me to be unable to eat. I had no problem sleeping, in fact, I slept all the time,…
Thyroid Health – Best And Worst Things To Eat
B. Hypes, SpydersDen Thyroid Nation Food heals. And when it comes to foods for your thyroid, it’s all the more true. Diet often plays a key role in whether your thyroid gland is functioning properly, so it makes sense to start there when you’re aiming to restore the health of your thyroid. Food can be your friend or your enemy when you’re dealing with thyroid trouble, depending on which foods you’re focusing on. 5 Foods That Nourish the Thyroid Coconut…
Traditional Chinese Medicine, Herbs And Hashimoto’s Treatment
Tang Tiejun, Chinese Medicine Salon Thyroid Nation Dr. Tiejun discusses using Chinese medicine herbs for Hashimoto's: Hashimoto’s disease is a thyroiditis caused by an autoimmune reaction. This disease was first described by a Japanese doctor called Hashimoto when he was practising in Germany in 1912. The average incidence of this disease is 1-1.5 in 1000. The incidence of women is 15-20 times more than in men. It occurs more frequently in the age group of 30 to 50, but may…
Should I Take Thyroid Supplements That Contain Iodine?
Suzy Cohen, Suzy Cohen Healthy Lifestyle Thyroid Nation America's Pharmacist discusses Iodine and thyroid supplements: Hashimoto’s or “Hashi’s” is an autoimmune condition that affects the thyroid gland, causing clinical symptoms of hypothyroidism. I know there’s controversy regarding iodine supplementation. I am aware that a sudden increase in iodine can cause a bad reaction, but I don’t think Hashi sufferers should avoid iodine altogether. Iodine levels have fallen over 50 percent during the last 40 years. During that same timeframe, Hashi’s has…
Is Mercury Poisoning The Health Of Your Thyroid?
Dr. Eric M. Osanksy, Natural Endocrine Solutions Thyroid Nation Dr. Osansky discusses the dangers of mercury: There are numerous heavy metals which can be toxic to one’s health. Some of the more common ones include aluminum, lead, cadmium, arsenic, and then there’s mercury. A lot of people with thyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditions have high levels of mercury in their tissues. And this heavy metal can potentially lead to the development of these conditions. In other cases mercury isn’t a direct…
Edible Fish Infographic: Mercury Is An Endocrine Disruptor
Fix.com Thyroid Nation What fish are edible, which types should we be cautious about and which have the highest amounts of mercury? Mercury Facts: Mercury is a naturally occurring element that is found in air, water, and soil. Exposure to mercury – even small amounts – may cause serious health problems, and is a threat to the development of the child in utero and early in life. Mercury may have toxic effects on the nervous, digestive and immune systems, and on…