A Guest Article by Dr. Nikolas Hedberg D.C., D.A.B.C.I., Holistic Physician and Author of the book The Thyroid Alternative: Renew Your Thyroid Naturally Some of you have probably heard of eating an alkaline-diet to prevent cancer but did you know it also helps with thyroid disease as well? Establishing an alkaline pH is the first step to overcoming thyroid disease. Your body basically has either an alkaline or an acidic pH. This is determined by factors such as diet, mineral intake, … [Read more...]
The Truth About Thyroid Disease – Natural Options Your Doctor Won’t Tell You About
November 29, 2011 By
A Guest Post by Dr. Peter Osborne, Founder of Gluten-Free Society and Glutenology Addressing Thyroid Disease Naturally Classic signs of thyroid hormone deficiency include fatigue, memory loss, cold hands and feet, muscle and joint pain, depression, high cholesterol, and constipation. Over the past 2 years, I have seen a large influx of patients that had been placed on thyroid hormones to treat the above symptoms. Many of these individuals responded well to thyroid hormone … [Read more...]
How Low Iodine Levels Can Cause Hashimoto’s Disease
November 5, 2011 By
We all know that iodine is essential for the thyroid and breast health. However, excessive consumption of iodine through the diet can trigger and significantly aggravate autoimmune thyroid condition called Hashimoto's disease and should be avoided for life. But what about those Hashimoto's patients who have low iodine levels? In the following article Dr. Alexander Haskell, ND explains how low iodine levels can also trigger Hashimoto's thyroiditis and talks about his treatment approach in … [Read more...]
Menopause and thyroid disease
May 5, 2011 By
Guest Article by Marina Gutner, PhD from the Thyroid Blog OutsmartDisease.com Menopause is the transition from reproductive to non-reproductive phase which refers to the natural part of the aging and is a normal life stage of every woman. However, there is a large individual variation and each woman experiences menopause in a different way. One woman may go smoothly through these hormonal changes, while another can suffer with many debilitating symptoms until she receives proper … [Read more...]
How gut health affects your thyroid function
April 29, 2011 By
The intestinal lining is an important immune barrier that is responsible for more than 60% of the immune defense. Good bacteria performs a range of essential health critical functions in the human body, however its benefits are not fully recognized by Western medicine. In fact, in 1908 European scientists Paul Ehrlich and Ilya Mechnikov were awarded a Nobel Prize in Medicine as a recognition for their work on autoimmunity and discovery of phagocytosis. One of the major responsibilities of … [Read more...]
Does gluten cause disease?
April 17, 2011 By
Whatever health concern you have, the solution is often found in the diet and how the body reacts to certain foods. For many people the cause of their health problems may be the grain products they are eating and enjoying every day. Widely used in the food industry gluten containing grains are in fact common triggers of many health conditions. There is a strong connection between gluten and thyroid autoimmunity. Celiac disease Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition when the immune … [Read more...]
Autoimmune Disease – 3 Secret Blood Tests
April 16, 2011 By
Guest article from Dr. Brady Hurst, Clinic Director at True Health Labs Autoimmunity occurs when the immune system attacks healthy tissue. These diseases are quickly becoming a major global health problem. The top 10 that are most common in the United States are: Hashimoto's Disease (Hypothyroidism) Graves' Disease (Hyperthyroidism) Rheumatoid Arthritis (Joints) Lupus (Multiple tissues) Sjogren's Syndrome (Eyes, Skin, and Mouth) Celiac Disease (Gut) Psoriasis (Skin and … [Read more...]
Thyroid eye disease
April 16, 2011 By
Thyroid eye disease is an autoimmune disorder and is also known as thyroid associated ophthalmopathy, Grave’s ophtalmopathy or orbitopathy. It is the most common condition that affects the soft tissue and muscles around the eye orbits and generally occurs together with hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland). Risk factors Thyroid disease. Between 25 and 50% of patients with Grave’s disease in addition to hyperthyroidism also have thyroid eye disease. About 3% of people with … [Read more...]
What triggers thyroid autoimmunity?
April 16, 2011 By
Thyroid hormones regulate energy levels and every function of the human body. At the same time, the thyroid gland is highly vulnerable to autoimmune diseases that disturb thyroid function. The incidence of autoimmune conditions Hashimoto’s and Graves’ disease has increased dramatically over the past few decades, affecting up to 5% of the general population. This number is comparable to type 2 diabetes which is considered to be a modern epidemic. Who is at risk? Autoimmune thyroid … [Read more...]
Risks of hyperthyroidism and what you can do about it
April 12, 2011 By
Hyperthyroidism can be complicated by severe cardiovascular disease, neurological and psychiatric manifestations that may require hospital admission or urgent treatment. Untreated hyperthyroidism especially puts elderly people at a higher risk for atrial fibrillation, cardiovascular disease, thyroid eye disease, hip fracture, decreased bone mineral density and adversely affects their quality of life. Health risks of hyperthyroidism About 85% of patients with hyperthyroidism develop … [Read more...]
