Thyroid Health Issues e.g., symptoms, etc. Simple Steps to Lose Weight with Hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism and weight gain go hand in hand because when thyroid function is low, metabolism slows down as well. While not all people with hypothyroidism gain weight, it is very often one of the symptoms of the condition. Thyroid hormones not only play a significant role in metabolism, which in turn affects weight, but insufficient thyroid… (read 266 times since May 2nd 2007) Thyroid Disease Symptoms - Understanding Hypothyroidism Symptoms Thyroid disease symptoms and hypothyroidism symptoms afflict millions of adults in the USA alone. Thyroid disease symptoms are frequently misdiagnosed or undiagnosed. Approximately 10-20% of women and 1-2% of men have symptoms of thyroid problems. The most common type of thyroid dysfunction is the condition hypothyroidism, also called low thyroid… (read 266 times since May 2nd 2007) Hypothyroid Diet Hypothyroidism (under-active thyroid) can remain undetected for years. People commonly have the symptoms of hypothyroidism even though their blood tests indicate that their thyroid function is ‘normal’. This is because standard pathology tests for thyroid function can have difficulty detecting ‘sub clinical’ cases of hypothyroidism. The most… (read 254 times since May 2nd 2007) Hyperthyroidism Treatment Options Hyperthyroidism (also known an overactive thyroid) occurs when the thyroid gland produces excessive thyroid hormones. This causes many of the body's functions to speed up. About 2 in 100 women, and 2 in 1000 men, develop hyperthyroidism at some stage of their life. Treatment of Overactive Thyroid Three forms of treatment are available for… (read 212 times since May 2nd 2007) Does Your Cat Have Feline Hyperthyroidism? One of more common problems older cats face is called feline hyperthyroidism. This happens when a tumor called an adenoma develops in the thyroid gland, which produces an excess amount of the thyroid hormone. Pet owners who fail to get the proper medical attention for feline hyperthyroidism will only matters worse since this often leads to either… (read 201 times since May 2nd 2007) 7 Little Known Facts About Thyroid Problems What’s a common disease that over 5 million Americans suffer from and many may not even be aware they have it? Hypothyroidism and related forms of thyroid dysfunction! The thyroid gland looks like a little bow tie and is located at the base of the throat, below the Adam’s apple in males. Thyroid dysfunction affects both males and females. This… (read 191 times since May 2nd 2007) Hypothyroidism Disease - All About Hypothyroidism Disease Find out if you’re suffering from hypothyroidism and learn the best cures against it Hypothyroidism is mainly caused by a thyroid gland that doesn’t function properly, thus resulting in a deficiency of thyroid hormone. Hypothyroidism disorders can lead to cretinism and myxedema. Cretinism is characterized by faulty physical and mental development… (read 184 times since May 2nd 2007) Hair Loss And Low Thyroid Function For most people around the world, hair and hair style is very important. Everyone likes a thick head of hair, its attractive and often even expected. Having thick, healthy looking hair is a bonus and adds to your personality. But can you believe that over 80 million Americans have hair loss problems? While losing hair has its genetic causes, most… (read 174 times since May 2nd 2007) Hypothyroidism Treatments The prevailing diagnostic test for diagnosing hypothyroidism is the blood test in which thyroxine (T4) and Thyroxine Stimulating Hormone (TSH) are measured. Most thyroid specialists rely solely on blood tests that other endocrinologists find erratic. These doctors view blood testing as an accessory to diagnosis, not the sole and impeccable basis… (read 167 times since May 2nd 2007) Your Life Style – Is It Causing Hypothyroidism? Hashimoto’s Disease is the most common condition that leads to hypothyroidism. It is an autoimmune disease where your body own antibodies fight the cells of the thyroid gland. Failure of the Pituitary Gland resulting in reduction or loss of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone secretion can also cause an underactive thyroid. These factors are disease… (read 159 times since May 2nd 2007) Medications For Hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland fails to produce enough thyroid hormone. This results in reduced levels of thyroid hormone, dry skin, hair loss, hoarseness, fatigue and lethargy. Medical treatment of hypothyroidism involves the administering of synthetic thyroid or desiccated thyroid hormone drugs. The basis of the… (read 158 times since May 2nd 2007) Cause of Hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism stems from any single cause or a combination of several causes like complications of thyroid gland diseases and autoimmune disorders, exposure to medical treatments, or afflicted brain activities. It commonly arises from a chronic thyroid disease known as Hashiloto’s thyroiditis. This thyroid disorder is characterized by enlarged or… (read 149 times since May 2nd 2007) Why Not Keep Natural Food, Natural? What's in a Name? An Oil by any other Name would smell… I may not quote Shakespeare accurately, but the old bard does ask a good question: What’s in a name? Canola: a compilation of the word ‘Canada’ and ‘oil’, Canola is a Genetically Engineered (GE) plant developed in Canada from the Rapeseed Plant. Traditionally, Rapeseed oil was used in… (read 142 times since May 2nd 2007) A Guide To Hypothyroidism In developing countries today, hypothyroidism has become one of the most common yet most under-diagnosed medical conditions. Hypothyroidism is an endocrine abnormality in which the thyroid gland secretes inadequate thyroid hormones, resulting in various health risks and disorders. The deficient activity of the thyroid gland leads to the… (read 142 times since May 2nd 2007) Thyroid Medication Thyroid is an important endocrine gland producing thyroxin that is involved with the metabolic function of the body. Hypothyroidism is treated with thyroid medications, which are either synthetic or of animal origin. Several medications available are used as a replacement for T3, T4, or their combination. Armour Thyroid is the brand name of a… (read 139 times since May 2nd 2007) < Add your article to our article directory > Pages (11): 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
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