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Are Thyroid Glandular Supplements Safe?

Should you Take Thyroid Glandular Support Supplements?

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Thyroid glandulars may be the most potent over-the-counter ingredients that thyroid patients can take.  But does that mean you should take them? The answer, as usual, is that it depends.  There are huge benefits that you may be able to realize while using thyroid glandulars but only if you are using the right type and …

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Levothyroxine may not be enough for patients without a thyroid

Levothyroxine May Not be Enough for Patients Without a Thyroid

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Are you a thyroidectomy patient struggling to feel better after your thyroid removal? If so, then this article may help to explain why you are feeling the way that you do.  Article highlights: The Unique Situation of Thyroidectomy Patients Today I want to focus on a special group of thyroid patients, namely those without a …

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Thyroid Stimulating Exercises That Work to Boost your Thyroid

How To Exercise If You Have a Thyroid Problem

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Is it possible to stimulate your thyroid with certain exercises? Are some exercises better than others for your thyroid? The short answer is yes, exercising can absolutely improve your thyroid function.  In fact, several recent studies have shown that exercising can both reduce your TSH and increase free thyroid hormone levels.  This is great news …

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how long does it take thyroid medication to work

How Long Does it Take Thyroid Medication to Work?

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Have you recently started taking thyroid medication? Are you still waiting for it to kick in? If so, then this is the article for you.  The short answer to your question is that it takes around 6 weeks for thyroid medication to kick in and for you to start feeling better.  The long answer is …

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the connection between vitamin D and thyroid function

The Connection Between Vitamin D And Thyroid Function

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Estimates have placed as many as 50% of the world as deficient in Vitamin D.  When you combine this with the fact that Vitamin D deficiency may put you at risk for certain thyroid diseases, it gets very important to have a basic understanding of this vitamin hormone.  In this article, I am going to …

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are you destined to be overweight forever

Are You Destined to be Overweight Forever? (The Answer is No)

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This is a question that I’m sure many of you think about. Perhaps you’ve even given up on the idea of getting back to a ‘normal’ weight. The truth is that there is definitely a chance for you to get back to whatever is normal for you, even if you suffer from hormone imbalances such …

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Thyroid storm vs Thyrotoxicosis: Symptoms, treatment and more

Thyroid Storm vs Thyrotoxicosis: Dangerous Thyroid Conditions to Be Aware of

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What exactly is thyroid storm? How dangerous is this condition and how will you know if you have it? This post will concentrate on this medical condition and teach you everything you need to know about it.  Including the difference between regular hyperthyroidism and thyroid storm, the difference in symptoms, how to prevent it from …

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how long does it take to lose weight safely

How Long Does it Take to Lose 50-100 Pounds (or more) Safely?

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Over the past several years, I’ve had the opportunity to help thousands of people not only lose weight but to keep it off long-term.  Along the way, I’ve also been able to help a number of people lose between 50 and 100 pounds.  I consider this a bigger accomplishment than helping someone lose just 10-20 …

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Is it Possible to get Pregnant with Thyroid Problems

Is it Possible to get Pregnant with Thyroid Problems?

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It is definitely possible to get pregnant if you have thyroid problems.  But, having said that, it doesn’t mean that it is easy.  The presence of thyroid dysfunction will not only make it more difficult to conceive, but it may also put your baby at increased risk of certain complications.  In this article you will …

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List of thyroid medication names

Thyroid Medication Names: List of T4, T3, & T4 + T3 Medications

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This post contains a complete list of thyroid medication names based on the thyroid hormone content of the medication.  The list includes medications with T4 only thyroid hormone, T3 only thyroid hormone, and T4 + T3 thyroid hormone combinations. If you want to learn more about thyroid hormones, which hormones certain medications have, and how …

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