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Para Thyroid Disease
The parathyroid is a set of four small glands located in your neck, which secrete chemicals or hormones that regulate calcium levels in your bloodstream. If your parathyroid glands produce too much or too little of this hormone, the condition is known as parathyroid disease.
How to Treat Underactive Thyroid With T3
Your thyroid is a small gland located at the base of the front of your neck. An underactive thyroid is called hypothyroid and can be treated in several ways. Symptoms of a slow thyroid can be mood swings, weight gain, fatigue, hair loss, insomnia, constipation, heavy menstrual periods and slow heart
How to Fix a Dry Throat
A dry, scratchy throat can develop with a chronic cough, cold or allergies. Signs of a dry throat include pain, and you may have difficulty swallowing foods and beverages. Quick ways to soothe a dry throat include natural at-home remedies and OTC products. If left untreated, a dry throat can worsen.
Is Vinpocetine the Answer to Your Memory Problems?
Newly available supplement, vinpocetine, may be answer to memory, cognitive and brain fog problemsfor thyroid patients, from Mary Shomon, Thyroid Guide, patient advocate and author of a number ofbooks and guides on thyroid disease and autoimmune disease
Signs and Symptoms of Thyroid Disorders in Children
Thyroid disorders are treatable.child image by Renata Osinska from Fotolia.comThe thyroid is a gland in the neck that regulates the production and distribution of hormones throughout the body that are responsible for the proper functioning of cells. Children who have an underactive...
Why Do You Cough If You Are a Smoker?
Smoker's CoughWhile not all smokers cough, many do and it is usually a loud, hacking cough that often results in phlegm expiration. Smokers can develop this cough for a variety of reasons. Commonly referred to as "smoker's cough," it is primarily due to harmful chemicals contained in...
Sinus Infection Treatment
The sinuses are facial cavities near your nose and eyes. A sinus infection occurs when these cavities become inflamed and infected, which results in an overabundance of mucus. Symptoms of a sinus infection often include a greenish or dark yellowish discharge from your nose, as well as congestion, pa
Chronic Sinus Infections
Chronic sinus infections are a major cause of chronic sinusitis and can bring about significant discomfort. The mucous membranes of the nose, throat and sinuses become inflamed and swollen, blocking the proper drainage of mucous. An infection is considered chronic if it lasts for at least eight week
An Interview With Glenn Rothfeld, MD
About Thyroid Balance: Traditional and Alternative Methods for Treating Thyroid Disorders, by Glenn Rothfeld, MD, a book about integrative thyroid treatment
Alternative Treatments for Graves' Disease
Graves' disease is a form of hyperthyroidism where the immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland and causes an overproduction of the hormone thyroxine. It is the most common form of hyperthyroidism. Women are more likely to be affected than men, and it typically occurs after age 20. Symptom
Honey Remedy for a Sore Throat
Most sore throats are caused by bacterial or viral infections. Although Grandma may not have understood that, she did have effective home remedies. Many people dismiss these as "old wive's tales," but Grandma was nobody's fool. She may not have known why soothing natural honey worked to ease your di
Nasal Irrigation Tips
Wet noses are no fun.dogs nose image by Alison Bowden from Fotolia.comNasal irrigation is a technique used to flush the inside of the nose and sinus passages. Nasal irrigation is achieved through the use of a nasal irrigation instrument that can be as simple as a cupped hand used to...
Sofia Vergara's Thyroid Drug Campaign
A look at the pros and cons of Sofia Vergara's new role as paid spokesperson for AbbVie's Follow the Script campaign promoting Synthroid brand levothyroxine, a drug used to treat hypothyroidism, an underactive thyroid condition.
AACE Changes Position re: TSH Normal Range
TSH level between 3.0 and 5.0 uU/ml should be considered suspect, Says AACE
Severe Nasal Congestion Help
Nasal congestion occurs when the nasal tissues and blood vessels in the sinus cavity become swollen with excess fluid (see Reference 3). Severe nasal congestion can affect a person's everyday life, including sleeping patterns, and cause great discomfort. While severe nasal congestion can be difficul
How to Relieve a Cough in the Wee Morning Hours
It is not uncommon to develop a cough in the wee hours of the morning. This is because you have spent hours laying down; it is much easier to breathe when you are sitting upright. If you are sick, you may also find that you cough much more the first thing in the morning. This is true for diseases su