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does taking thyroid medication cause high blood pressure

Does Taking Thyroid Medication Cause High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)?

Thyroid hormone absolutely does impact both your blood pressure and heart rate.  But what are you supposed to do if you feel good on your thyroid medication but you still have high blood pressure? How can you manage high blood pressure on medications like Cytomel, liothyronine, or Armour thyroid (which are actually amazing for thyroid …

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Does synthroid cause Alzheimer's disease?

Does Synthroid Cause Alzheimer’s Disease?

Research has shown that people with hypothyroidism are two times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease when compared to those with normal thyroid function.  In addition, some newer studies have suggested that there is a link between taking thyroid medication and developing dementia. This link has caused some people to believe that it is actually …

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Topamax For Weight Loss How and Why it May Work & More

Topamax For Thyroid Weight Loss? How & When To Use It

Will using Topamax finally help you shed those unwanted pounds? Maybe, but before you use it there are some things you need to know.  In this guide you will learn how Topamax works for weight loss, why it may be effective, the side effects it can cause, what dose you need for it to work …

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Is using iodine safe for your thyroid

Is Using Iodine Safe for your Thyroid?

On one hand, iodine is a critical nutrient required for the creation of thyroid hormone. But on the other, it has the potential to cause thyroid dysfunction and trigger autoimmune thyroid disease. So how are you supposed to look at iodine as a thyroid patient? As a thyroid-boosting ingredient that will help you feel better …

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TRH and TSH How they Impact Thyroid Function & More

TRH and TSH: How they Impact Thyroid Function & More

TRH is an important hormone produced by your brain which regulates thyroid function in your body.  But most doctors aren’t ordering this important lab test! In addition, certain problems can result in reduced levels of TRH which may manifest as hypothyroid symptoms.  Learn more about TRH including what it does, how it works, what causes …

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postpartum weight loss case study

Postpartum Weight Loss Case Study Using T3 + Diet + Supplements

Up to 50% of American women who get pregnant gain more weight than is recommended by medical professionals (1). This wouldn’t necessarily be a problem if weight loss after pregnancy was easy, but that isn’t the case.  With this crazy high incidence of weight gain, it’s no wonder that women search for weight loss programs …

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