Thyroid Foods

Hypothyroidism Cancer :  a simple self-exam
Checking your neck for lumps is an easy way to do a self-exam for early detection of hypothyroidism cancer.
Stand in front of the mirror and stretch your neck back so you can see and feel your throat properly. Swallow a couple of times and feel the area where your thyroid [...]

A hypothyroidism treatment : Armour thyroid
Armour thyroid is a natural thyroid hormone replacement therapy for hypothyroidism patients. Some doctors prescribe Armour only when there is  problems with the synthetic therapy, and some just prefer the natural approach.
How is Armour made ?
Thyroid Armour is made from… pigs ! More specifically, porcine thyroid gland that are dried [...]

The Thyroid Diet – The Hypothyroidism Diet
by Mary J. Shomon –> A book that addresses the specific diet needs for thyroid patients. The difficulty to loose weight is a major frustration for people who suffer from hypothyroidism, and The Thyroid Diet goes in dept – in a very comprehensive way – on how to [...]

It is estimated that next to 60 million Americans have a thyroid condition. Out of these people, most of them have a hypothyroidism condition, and most of them are not aware of their condition.
Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland produces less hormones then it should.This leads to symptoms like unexplainable weight gain, general [...]

Ginger : Your Thyroid Health Food
Ginger is known to be used to treat occasional nausea and as an aid digestion. Studies also show that ginger is useful for soothing joints and muscles.
How is ginger related to thyroid function ?
Cholesterol levels are associated with healthy thyroid function. Ginger helps to support and balance cholesterol levels.  [...]

Do you need iodine supplements ?
It is possible to get enough iodine through your diet, mostly with seafoods and iodized salt. But if you are cutting down your salt intake and don’t have access to fresh seafoods, you should consider an iodine supplement.
The iodine source in Thyromine is from Nori, a red sea plant with [...]

What foods are bad for your thyroid ?
Goitrogen is a substance present naturally in certain foods. It can cause difficulty for the thyroid gland to produce hormones.
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Peanuts have high nutritional value, but  they should be avoided or at least limited if your have thyroid disease.