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40% of IVF Treatments Are Unnecessary September 18, 2019
Your entire body takes direction from your hormones. Hormones are secreted by your endocrine system and are responsible for telling your organs what to do and when to do it.1 They are essentially chemical messengers that travel throughout your bloodstream, working slowly over time to affect processes like growth and development, metabolism and reproduction. Sometimes, […]
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Can toothpaste cause osteoporosis? July 10, 2019
Osteoporosis is a condition of the bones in which bone mass is lost; this increases the risk of fracturing your wrists, hips and spine.1 Osteoporosis affects men and women. More than 53 million people in the U.S. already have the condition or are at risk for developing it. Risk factors are either fixed or modifiable. […]
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Introduction to Dysphagia: A Throat and Esophageal Disorder With Many Underlying Causes March 17, 2019
Swallowing is a complex biological action that comprises more than 31 muscles and five cranial nerves1 all working together to facilitate nutrition. Its two main goals are to push food from the mouth into the stomach and to protect airways from foreign objects.2 The Process Model of Feeding was created to help people understand how […]
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Thyroid Deficiency Linked to Iodine Deficiency and Fluoridated Water October 23, 2018
More than 66 percent of the U.S. population drinks water with added fluoride,1 despite the fact that studies continue to question its safety and usefulness for its stated purpose: preventing cavities. A number of countries — including Germany, Sweden, Japan, the Netherlands, Finland and Israel — have already stopped this hazardous practice, but many Americans […]
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This Thyroid Condition Is a Top Public Health Issue July 23, 2018
By Dr. Mercola Iodine deficiency and the thyroid conditions related to it are a serious public health concern. Several studies published earlier this year suggest iodine deficiency is re-emerging. While about 40 percent of the world's population is thought to be at risk of iodine deficiency,1 residents of developed countries are increasingly found to be […]
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Why Screening and Commonly Prescribed Thyroid Drugs Often Fail to Relieve Symptoms May 31, 2017
By Dr. Mercola Your thyroid gland, located in the front of your neck, influences almost every cell in your body. Thyroid hormones regulate your metabolism, and are required for growth and development in children and nearly every physiological process in your body. When your thyroid levels are unbalanced, it can spell trouble for your overall […]
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Effective Treatment Protocols for Hypothyroid and Hyperthyroid Disease June 15, 2014
By Dr. Mercola Thyroid disease is one of the most common health problems we face today. From a practical standpoint, there are many ways to approach this issue. In this interview, Dr. Jonathan Wright, a pioneer in natural medicine, shares his protocols for addressing thyroid dysfunction. Hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, is a very common problem, […]
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Iodine is Important but a New Study Shows Too Much Causes Problems February 8, 2012
By Dr. Mercola Iodine is a vitally important nutrient that is detected in every organ and tissue. Along with being essential for healthy thyroid function and efficient metabolism, there is increasing evidence that low iodine is related to numerous diseases, including cancer. Worldwide, it's thought that up to 40 percent of the population is at risk […]
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Doctor Warns: Eat Soy and You’ll Look Five Years Older December 8, 2011
By Dr. Mercola In the early 1990's, soy and soy products exploded onto the supermarket scene with promises of bountiful health benefits. This "new miracle food," soy, was supposed to lower cholesterol, take the heat out of hot flashes, protect against breast and prostate cancer, and offer a filling alternative to earth-loving vegetarians. The problem […]
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The Simple Fibromyalgia Treatment that’s Nearly Always Overlooked… February 26, 2011
Dr. John Lowe is a skilled clinician, recognized as one of the leading experts on treating thyroid disease with natural medicine. In this interview, he discusses hypothyroidism and the lesser known thyroid hormone resistance, and how thyroid disease is connected to fibromyalgia.
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