Effects of Fluoride on the Thyroid

• 11 July 2017
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Within the last decade, the National Research Council spoke to the effects of fluoride on the thyroid gland: “The effects of fluoride on various aspects of endocrine function should be examined, particularly with respect to a possible role in the development of several diseases or mental states in the United States. Major areas of investigation include . . . thyroid disease.”

Other altering functions from fluoride could include the parathyroid, pineal glands, and the pituitary gland.

Thyroid Joint Pain

• 30 May 2017
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What Is Thyroid Joint Pain?

As researchers continue to study the thyroid and its effects on the body, they are finding more and more connections with thyroid issues and joint pain. Normally, the thyroid releases hormones that help control the body’s metabolism. This allows the body to convert food that people eat into energy for daily activities. Without the thyroid functioning at its highest level, the body’s metabolism begins to get out of whack. When the thyroid begins to malfunction, hypothyroidism occurs, when the gland is underactive. This means the thyroid controls less of the body’s metabolism than normal. Since energy effects how your muscles feel, it can have a very large effect. As the hypothyroidism becomes worse and worse, fluid begins to surround the joints when a person’s metabolism begins to slow. This leads to pain throughout the body.

Everything That You Need To Know Before Getting A Full Thyroid Panel

• 25 April 2017
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Has your doctor recommended that you to perform a full thyroid panel? If you are reading this article, chances are that the answer is yes, and we congratulate you on the patience and time it took you to find the right kind of article containing all information you need to get ready for your full thyroid panel! Luckily, you are in the right place! We are here to explain everything you need to know about the full thyroid panel, starting with what it is and why it is used, and moving to how it is performed and how to get ready for it. You don’t need to worry, you are going to get all the information you need to be prepared for your next doctor’s appointment, and you can discuss what you read here with them, and let them answer any other questions you might have. Let’s not keep you waiting any longer. We’ll start by explaining what a full thyroid panel is.

Thyroid Imbalances - Everything You Should Know

• 09 January 2017
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The thyroid is an endocrine gland located at the base of the neck, just below the Adam’s apple. It appears to be divided into a right and a left lobe, each about the size of a plum split into two. The two lobes are connected by a group of thyroid tissues called isthmus.

The thyroid gland produces two hormones that are released into the bloodstream. One is called triiodothyronine (T3), which is made up of 3 iodine atoms. The other is Thyroxine (T4), and it’s made up of 4 iodine atoms. Once in the body, T4 is converted into T3 and it’s this T3, either synthesized from T4 or secreted by the thyroid gland directly as T3 that is biologically active. T3 is primarily needed for the proper functioning of body cells, but it also influences bone formation, muscles, heart health, and cholesterol levels.

Thyroid Storm Full Overview

• 24 December 2016
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What is the thyroid?

Your body is comprised of a number of systems that are meant to work together. One of these systems is the endocrine system, which has various glands in the body in charge of moving chemicals and hormones throughout the body. The thyroid gland is one of those very important glands. It’s a butterfly-shaped gland at the front of the neck below the Adam’s apple. It releases the hormones that control metabolism, which in turn controls the way your body uses energy. The hormones in your thyroid regulate body temperature, breathing, heart rate, weight, mood, and much more. In a normal functioning body, hormones are tightly regulated and in control. When the balance is disrupted, a number of problems can occur as the endocrine system has an effect on nearly every cell, function, and organ in the human body.

Thyroid Panel: What Are the Normal Levels?

• 14 October 2016
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Thyroid issues are becoming more common. Obesity and unhealthy weight gain has been on the rise for years and thyroid issues tend to come from these, though there are other factors for thyroid issues.

When your doctor tells you to get a thyroid panel, you might not know what that is exactly. This article is meant to help explain not only what goes on during a panel, but also what the normal levels should be.

This could help to relieve some of your anxiety about it before you go in and get your panel done, or it could help better understand the results of your panel.

Hashimoto Thyroiditis Diet

• 11 September 2016
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Hashimoto thyroiditis is a condition best described by looking at the thyroid as a potential threat the body seeks to eliminate. It starts making antibodies to destroy its own tissues. This prevents the thyroid from producing adequate levels of hormones to keep the body functioning properly.

Symptoms include fatigue, weight gain and difficulty losing weight, dry skin, digestive issues (constipation), depression, sensitivity to cold, slower heart rate, joint and muscle pain. There is also a greater risk of cardiovascular disease. Thyroid hormones regulate cholesterol levels, hypothyroidism increases LDL cholesterol and more LDL cholesterol lowers the function of the thyroid creating a vicious cycle.

The main treatment consists of regulating the thyroid hormone by means of medication and supplements while adding nutrition, stress elimination techniques, and practices that stimulate the thyroid function and overall health. You can also check out our article on natural remedies for thyroid problems to learn more.

How does Gluten Sensitivity affect the Thyroid?

• 25 August 2016
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A thyroid deficiency can often be exacerbated by a sensitivity to gluten. Most thyroid patients will have better outcomes if they can get tested for a gluten sensitivity. Moreover, some people with thyroid problems will test positive for a relatively rarer disorder called celiac disease.

Symptoms of a Thyroid Disorder

The early symptoms associated with hypothyroidism (meaning the thyroid is under functioning) include a person feeling tired and sluggish. If a person's thyroid slows down even further, your body's metabolism can slow down along with it. You can have weight gain associated with hypothyroidism and fatigue symptoms as well. Some people with thyroid dysfunction can exhibit intolerance to cold, or else feeling very cold at times when others are not.

There's a wide panorama symptoms associated with thyroid malfunction. Some symptoms of thyroid impairment include:

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5 Signs of Thyroid Disorder

• 21 August 2016
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The thyroid gland, located near your Adam's apple and shaped somewhat like a butterfly, is responsible for regulating your metabolism, your heartbeat and many other important bodily functions.

When something is wrong with your thyroid gland you might experience a wide variety of symptoms. Millions of people have hypothyroidism, which means that the gland is not producing enough thyroid hormone (TH). The opposite problem, hyperthyroidism or producing too much TH is less common but also problematic. Thyroid problems often go undiagnosed, largely because many of the symptoms of thyroid disorder can be mistaken for symptoms of other problems. Here are five signs that there might be something wrong with your thyroid gland.

Hypothyroidism and Hair Loss

• 20 August 2016
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The way your thyroid gland functions has an effect on nearly every part of your body.

This includes your hair. While some uncertainty did exist in the past about whether thyroid function influenced hair follicle health, definitive evidence was found in a major study in 2008. The results were published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism in that year. The findings in the study point to a deep relationship between hair biology and the ability of the body to retain healthy levels of the thyroid hormones T3 and T4.