A new study has uncovered a link between the synthetic thyroid hormone (trade name Synthroid) used to treat millions diagnosed with hypothyroidism and lung cancer, bringing to the forefront the harmful role that overdiagnosis and overtreatment plays in nutritional deficiency and chemical exposure related 'diseases."
An estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease. Up to 60 percent of those with thyroid disease are unaware of their condition. Most with diagnoses are on synthetic T4, but there's a well established reason why it doesn't work very well to improve a sense of well-being.
What if everything we thought we knew about autoantibodies, which are pathologically elevated in autoimmune diseases, was wrong? Rather than a biomarker of deranged immunoregulation, novel research is uncovering that antibodies directed against self are an essential physiological phenomena, mandatory for homeodynamics.
Is sucralose (aka Splenda) really as safe a sugar alternative as its manufacturers and advertisers claim, or is it really a toxic chemical causing a wide range of health problems including thyroid suppression and weight gain? New research sheds light on this question.
Is iodine the new "it" supplement for weight loss? Let's tackle the tangled issue of iodine and weight, as well as understand the dangers of unnecessary supplementation.
An interview with “First Lady of Nutrition” Ann Louise Gittleman shares her secrets for sailing through life’s hormonal transitions--whether you’re 18 years old or 80
While there is no "magic pill" for thyroid disease, some factors may influence the effectiveness of your thyroid medication.
Doctors might fail to realize is that the symptoms of depression also double as symptoms of a commonly underdiagnosed condition--namely hypothyroidism
If what we're doing may contribute to the new normal of childhood chronic illness, then here are 7 bold and brave ways to keep baby safe.
A condition plaguing over 80 million men and women in the United States alone, hair loss a condition that not only indicates possible health issues but can also profoundly diminish quality of life
Iodine deficiency can lead to thyroid issues and eventually breast cancer.
Iodine is a hot topic of debate in the thyroid conversation. Here are the facts behind the iodine/thyroid connection.
Perchlorate is an environmental pollutant primarily associated with releases by defense contractors, military operations and aerospace programs, as it is a key ingredient in rocket fuel. It is now found contaminating conventional and organically grown food, alike.
Do you find yourself increasingly sensitive to cold? Is mental fog or unexplained weight gain starting to become the norm? You may be among the fast-growing group of subclinical hypothyroid cases
A groundbreaking clinical trial indicates that the most common cause of hypothyroidism (Hashimoto's disease) may be improved with the addition of only two grams of powdered black seed daily
In a world where medical interventions are often the first line of defense, a recent study sheds light on the power of the body to heal itself, particularly when it comes to subclinical hypothyroidism in older adults. But what if we could go beyond watchful waiting and actively support the thyroid's natural healing process?
Millions use synthetic thyroxine (T4) to treat hypothyroidism completely unaware that a natural and more effective form of hormone replacement exists for hypothyroidism.
Rather than signifying an immune system gone haywire, pioneering research reveals that autoantibodies are a biological prerequisite and that natural autoimmunity is the master orchestrator of physiological homeostasis
Fluoride - long added to public water supplies for dental health - may come at a previously unrecognized cost: harming fetal brain development and leading to neurobehavioral problems in children
New research shows that treatment with this powerhouse combination restores euthyroid status in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. What’s more, you can easily obtain the therapeutic dosages from foods
Millions take synthetic thyroid hormones without realizing a natural, more bioidentical alternative exists.
