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Thyroid at the Checkout Counter

I’ve been noticing a lot of women’s magazines — checkout counter type publications — that are putting “thyroid” on the cover. You’ll see enticing headlines, like “Amazing Thyroid Cure,” or “Thyroid...

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Using Twitter for Your Thyroid Health

Twitter is one of those social media and Internet sensations that you either really love, or you can’t be bothered to use. For me, Twitter is increasingly becoming an important — even indispensable —...

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At Holiday Meals, Go With Your Gut — Not Against It

One surefire way to support your gut against the onslaught of fatteningly festive fare is to practice food combining. The concept behind this style of eating is that a balanced diet can’t possibly...

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An Immune System and Thyroid Upside for Tobacco?

Who would have guessed that second-hand cigarette smoke could have a surprising health benefit? Or that tobacco, long dismissed as unhealthy, might have some healing benefits, even playing a role in a...

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Thyroid Safety at Home

If you’ve been bitten by the home-makeover or spring cleaning bug, be aware that many home furnishings materials, products, and accessories are made of known hormone disruptors — also known as...

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What NOT to Say to a Thyroid Patient

I shared this over at my Facebook page, and people were so enthusiastic about it, I wanted to share it here at the National Academy of Hypothyroidism blog as well. Feel free to forward to your...

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Wall Street Journal Article Gets It Wrong About Thyroid Disease

Recently, the Wall Street Journal published an article about endocrinologist Jeffrey Brown, MD, who works with many elite and Olympic level runners. Apparently, Dr. Brown has found higher-than-expected...

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Campaign to Promote Synthroid Features Actress Sofia Vergara

Thyroid drug manufacturer AbbVie, maker of Synthroid (a brand of thyroid hormone replacement drug levothyroxine), has just launched a new campaign called “Follow the Script” to “promote awareness” of...

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Thyroid Patients Facing Unavailability of Levoxyl and Levothroid

Hypothyroid patients getting thyroid prescriptions filled are fast discovering that Levoxyl (a brand of levothyroxine drug – synthetic T4 – made by Pfizer) is off the market currently, and not due back...

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Kent Holtorf, MD Speaks About Hormonal Blocks to Weight Loss on Radio / MP3

Have you tried to lose weight, but haven’t found a solution that works for you? Do you feel like you could eat almost nothing, and exercise all day long, and you still wouldn’t lose a pound? Are you a...

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20 Signs That You Need a New Thyroid Doctor

We’ve all experienced it: when a visit to a patronizing, compassion-challenged practitioner leaves us feeling irritated and anxious rather than hopeful of healing. Here’s a list of red flags to watch...

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Chaos in the Thyroid Drug World

It turns out that: Levothroid brand of levothyroxine has been permanently discontinued Levoxyl brand of levothyroxine is “off the market” — for a full year at least The price for Synthroid brand...

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Kent Holtorf, MD Featured in New Book from Baywatch Star Gena Lee Nolin and...

I’ve been a long-time supporter of Kent Holtorf, MD, founder of the National Academy of Hypothyroidism, and his efforts to ensure that patients receive proper diagnosis and treatment for hormone...

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September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month

September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month — a month when attention is focused on building understanding and awareness of thyroid cancer’s signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Thyroid cancer is...

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Get Your Thyroid Ready for Winter

It’s that time of year — temperatures dropping, cold weather hitting many parts of the nation. We put antifreeze in our cars, winterize our houses, get out the sweaters and coats. But what about your...

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How to Make Your Home Thyroid Friendly

Guest Post from Mary Shomon If you’ve been bitten by the home-makeover or spring cleaning bug, be aware that many home furnishing materials, products, and accessories are made of known hormone...

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