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Female hormones could be spurring weight gain in men

What’s worse, they are also contributing to declining sperm counts. Both men and women produce the hormone estrogen, however it...
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The thyroid gland and your skin

Did you know the health of your thyroid has an influence over the appearance of your skin? Your thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate your metabolism, helping you to maintain a healthy weight and a healthy body temperature. Thyroid hormones enable the cells of your body to produce energy and they also help to influence your mood and cognitive function.
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Is your thyroid gland getting enough selenium?

Keeping your thyroid gland healthy is very important if you want to feel well. Abnormalities in thyroid function are incredibly...
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Gluten can cause elevated levels of the hormone prolactin

Prolactin is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland in the brain and it enables women to produce breast milk...
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The 6 Worst Foods For Your Thyroid Gland

Thyroid problems are one of the most common health conditions we see in our patients. There seems to be an epidemic of thyroid problems at the moment, and we are seeing them in younger and younger patients. Women are at greater risk than men, particularly after childbirth or during menopause. Having a thyroid condition can make it much more difficult to lose weight, but it can affect your life in other ways – you will probably be tired and may be constipated. You may also feel depressed; suffer with fluid retention and dry skin. Yes, having a thyroid problem can greatly reduce your quality of life. If you are concerned about the health of your thyroid gland, you need to know which foods can adversely affect it. For healthy thyroid function and consequently an efficient metabolism, try to keep these foods out of your diet.
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Are heavy metals in your lipstick having a detrimental effect on your thyroid gland?

Recent research has shown that most brands of lipstick contain up to 8 different heavy metals. Lead is the most prevalent toxin in lipstick, but cadmium and aluminum are also commonly present. Some researchers are starting to worry that chronic ingestion of these heavy meals can lead to an accumulation in the body that produces adverse heath effects.
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Overactive Thyroid Gland

By naturopath Vicky Jane Spencer ND My name is Vicky and in December of 2008, I was diagnosed with Grave's...
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Thyroid Disease

What is thyroid disease? The thyroid gland, situated in the front of the neck, is responsible for producing thyroid hormones...
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Hormonal Imbalances

Hormonal imbalances are very common – why is this? The post war baby boomers are arriving at menopause in unprecedented...
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Thyroid Health depends on your Liver

Did you know a healthy thyroid gland depends on a healthy liver? Your thyroid gland produces two main hormones: T4...
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