29. December 2009

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Hypothyroidism and Pregnancy

There are so many questions out there surrounding Hypothyroidism and pregnancy. While I can’t tell you everything that you need to know on the subject, I can share the Hypothyroidism and pregnancy success stories of myself and another family member of mine who has Hypothyroidism. Maybe our experiences can help others understand some of the [...]

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10. June 2009

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Thyroid Hormone Production and Iodine

In previous posts we talked about how goitrogens affect the iodine in our bodies, now I’m going to talk about iodine intake, how it works with and how it affects the thyroid.
 
Iodine and Your Thyroid
 
You might be asking; what does iodine have to do with hypothyroidism and thyroid dysfunction? Well iodine plays a major [...]

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9. June 2009

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Hypothyroidism – Is this new to you?

Main cause of hypothyroidism:
 
There are many causes for hypothyroidism. the most common cause being auto immune diseases such as hashimoto thyroiditis.

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27. May 2009

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Proper Hypothyroidism Treatment

Treat Your Thyroid Disorder First
 
Before you start to consider what to do about a hypothyroidism diet there is something that you need to do or all of the diets out there just aren’t going to work. Focus on receiving some proper hypothyroidism treatment.
 

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26. May 2009

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What Are The General Causes Of Hypothyroidism?

Hypothyroidism Symptoms
 
In case at this point you are thinking either, what are the symptoms of hypothyroidism or how would I know if I have a thyroid problem, I’ll reiterate a few of the symptoms.
 
If you currently have fatigue, unexplained weight gain, an enlarged thyroid gland or inflammation at the front of your neck, dry [...]

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9. May 2009

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Hypothyroidism Nail Ridges, What You Can Do About It

Do You Have Dry, Ridged, Brittle, or Splitting Nails?
 
Dry, ridged, brittle, splitting or peeling nails is just one of the many symptoms that can affect someone who is suffering from hypothyroidism.
 
One of my first recommendations to you if you have these symptoms would be to contact your doctor to run tests for hypothyroidism and any [...]

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6. May 2009

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Hypothyroidism and Weight Gain, Here‘s Something You Can Do About It

Your first step to control your thyroid and weight gain starts with good eating habits.
 
Life’s Too Fast:

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29. April 2009

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Hypothyroidism Diet Tips – Battle of the Bloat

Losing weight with hypothyroidism can be a long and winding road to follow. But, there are little tips and tricks that can help you feel better and maybe fit into those shorts that you wore last year. One of those tips is how to handle bloating.
 
You know that feeling. Your lower abdomen is distended and [...]

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21. April 2009

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Virgin Coconut Oil

It goes against everything that you think you know about losing weight on a hypothyroidism diet or any diet for that matter, eat saturated fat to lose weight.
 
But not just any saturated fat will do. You must eat the right kinds of fats and fatty acids and virgin coconut oil fits the bill.

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15. April 2009

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Hypothyroidism Diet – What are Goitrogens?

Goitrogens. The very term sounds alien. What are goitrogens and what does it mean to you?
 
Goitrogens are compounds that, if ingested, can interfere with the absorption of iodine into your body and can result in the enlargement of your thyroid gland. This, as you know, is not very good for the sufferer of hypothyroidism. It [...]

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