Many practitioners—in particular, alternative, holistic or herbal practitioners—will tell you that if you have a thyroid problem— whatever type of problem it might be—you need supplemental iodine. They may recommend you take it in the form of straight iodine (i.e., Lugol’s solution), as a food like seaweed, as a food supplement like kelp, or as an […]
Here are a few common thyroid symptoms that should prompt a visit to the doctor’s office. Do you have an overactive or underactive thyroid? According to the American Thyroid Association, about 12 percent of Americans will have thyroid conditions at some point in their lives. By their estimate, 20 million Americans currently have thyroid conditions, but over half […]
Like many thyroid patients, you may wonder if there is a “best” thyroid diet? The truth is that the best diet for you as a thyroid patient depends on your goals. Here are some of the key goals you may have, along with some helpful tips to achieve those goals. If Your Goal Is Weight […]
Your thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck below your Adam’s apple, is your chief gland of energy and metabolism and is like a master lever that fires up the genes that keep cells doing their jobs. You can think of the thyroid as a fundamental mechanism in a complex machine, as every cell in […]
What Can You Do to Live Well with Hypothyroidism? Leading an overall healthy lifestyle—one that includes eating well and exercising—can help you manage hypothyroidism. But what else can you do to live well with hypothyroidism? This slideshow walks you through 4 lifestyle tips for hypothyroidism. Having hypothyroidism can make you feel exhausted and sluggish, and […]
If you are currently managing a thyroid condition, you might be thinking about adding dietary supplements to your daily routine to aid in your treatment. But, are dietary supplements helpful or even safe, and which ones would you need? Why Does Anyone Take Dietary Supplements? Although dietary supplements won’t make up for an unhealthy diet, they’re best […]
Keep your thyroid in top shape by following these strategies. Plus, signs you need to get a thyroid check-up at your doctor’s. When she picked up clean eating and exercise habits back in college, Alison Hager was determined to shape up her body and reverse the 226-pound reading she saw on the scale. She took […]
One Aspect of Paleo and Caveman Diets May Be Trouble for Thyroid Problems While many aspects of the “Paleo” style eating, including the elimination of foods that can trigger inflammation, like grains and gluten, may benefit thyroid patients, one aspect of the Paleo style diet requires an additional warning. The issue is that most Paleo diets recommend […]
A Russian doctor from St. Petersburg, Igor Knjazkin, discovered the perfect remedy for thyroid gland. The only ingredient in his amazing technique is the red onion. The numerous benefits of onions are well-known, they kill bacteria and germs, clean the skin and contain phosphoric acid which is highly beneficial. Also, it is extremely beneficial in case of thyroid issues. We present to you […]
Could you have a problem with your thyroid, the master gland of metabolism? Here are 10 familiar signs and symptoms that your thyroid may be malfunctioning. 1 You’re Exhausted and Having Sleep Problems Are you feeling exhausted when you wake up, even after 8 or 10 hours of sleep the night before? Do you need […]