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[27 Jul 2010 | No Comment | 2 views]

Symptoms of a feline thyroid problem include normal behavior, an increased appetite and consistent weight loss. Find out how to recognize hyperthyroidism in felines withhelp from a practicing veterinarian in this free video on pet care. Expert: Robert Sidorsky, DVM Bio: Dr. Robert Sidorsky has been a practicing veterinarian for more than 25 years. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso
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[21 Jul 2010 | No Comment | 5 views]

Soothes the thyroid gland & promotes health

ThyroSoothe is a natural, safe, effective herbal remedy containing herbs known for their ability to soothe and normalize the overactive thyroid and related symptoms, naturally decrease levels of T4 and TSH and inhibit the binding of antibodies to the thyroid. Use ThyroSoothe to calm, soothe and normalize overactive thyroids; to reduce the symptoms associated with hyperthyroidism and Graves Disease; to prevent overproduction of T4 and TSH hormones; to block the attachment of antibodies to the thyroid cells. Formulated by a clinical psychologist, ThyroSoothe is …

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[15 Jul 2010 | No Comment | 2 views]

Promotes healthy thyroid functioning for improved energy levels, metabolism and digestionPetAlive Thyro-Pet for Hypothyroid Conditions in PetsThyro-Pet is a natural, safe and effective combination of herbal ingredients for treating hypothyroid conditions in pets. This remedy will improve your pet’s thyroid functioning and increase the production of thyroid hormones naturally as well as address all the major symptoms associated with hypothyroidism. Thyro-Pet contains no added synthetic thyroid hormones and there is therefore no risk of inducing hyperthyroidism in your pet. In convenient drop form, Thyro-Pet is easily mixed in a little …

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[30 Mar 2010 | No Comment | 133 views]

When the thyroid gland becomes more active than it should then it is referred to as hyperthyroidism or overactive thyroid. The thyroid is a tiny gland that is in the neck below the Adam’s apple.

Many of our body functions are encouraged by the thyroid gland including: physical growth, body temperature, puberty, fertility, metabolism and efficient functioning of the organs. The thyroid manufactures two important chemicals that are responsible for all these functions called T3 and T4.

The thyroid gland works together with the pituitary gland. When the levels of T3 and …

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[29 Mar 2010 | No Comment | 42 views]

High blood pressure, or hypertension, means that the pressure in the arterial system is higher than it should be. The arteries are the vessels that carry blood from the heart to all the tissues and organs in the body. Blood that flows through the arterial system has already been to the lungs and picked up oxygen which must be delivered to the tissues. High blood pressure is not necessarily related to emotional tension, although stress can temporarily increase your blood pressure.

Your blood pressure consists of two separate numbers. …

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[15 Jan 2010 | No Comment | 142 views]

Graves’ disease is an autoimmune condition in which the body attacks the thyroid gland resulting in an overproduction of thyroid hormones (thyrotoxicosis). The condition is named after Robert Graves, a 19th-century Irish physician who discovered and describes the condition.

Graves’ disease can have an effect on many different parts of the body such as the nervous system, eyes, skin, hair and nails, lungs, digestive system and reproductive system. This broad number of bodily systems affected by Graves’ disease points to the complex nature of the human body.

In Graves’ disease …

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[8 Jan 2010 | No Comment | 260 views]

Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland produces too much of the hormone thyroxine. The causes of hyperthyroidism vary and treatment of this disease will depend upon the cause.

Hyperthyroidism can cause a number of serious symptoms. It can cause your heart to beat too fast, and it can cause arrhythmias.

Hyperthyroidism can also cause weight loss and difficulty sleeping. However, the most serious symptom of hyperthyroidism is something called a thyrotoxic crisis. This can lead to a very rapid pulse, increased fever and delirium.

If you suffer from hyperthyroidism then …

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[11 Dec 2009 | No Comment | 71 views]
Thyroiditis

Thyroiditis literally means inflammation of the thyroid gland. Most frequently thyroiditis refers to Hashimoto’s thyroiditis which is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States. It was named after the doctor who first described the condition in 1912.

This condition is caused by an inflammation of the thyroid gland because of an autoimmune attack on the gland. This means that the body in a probe really a tax the thyroid gland, as if it were foreign tissue.

The underlying cause of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis continues to be an …

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[30 Nov 2009 | No Comment | 79 views]

The thyroid gland is a small butterfly shaped gland that sits in the front of your neck right below your Adams apple. This little gland produces hormones that regulate your bodys metabolism. It also controls your energy level.

Thyroid problems are among the most common medical conditions, but they often go misdiagnosed for awhile. This is because thyroid symptoms will appear gradually. There are three main thyroid conditions. They are hypothyroidism or underactive thyroid, hyperthyroidism or overactive thyroid and thyroid nodules.

Hypothyroidism is when the thyroid gland does not produce …

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[31 May 2009 | No Comment | 197 views]

More than 5 million Americans suffer from Hypothyroidism and as many as 10% of American women may have some form of thyroid dysfunction! Many people have hypothyroidism without even realizing it!

What is the thyroid gland and what does it do?

The thyroid gland is situated at the base of the throat and is stimulated by the pituitary gland to produce hormones which are important for the functioning and maintenance of all the cells in the body and for metabolism.

If there is an underproduction of thyroid hormones, hypothyroidism will result. Overproduction causes …

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