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Surgery notes , to be always remembered by Ahmad.H Posted Tue 23 Mar 2010 12:00am Hernia Q. Define hernia Protrusion of any viscus from its normal cavity through an abdominal opening Q. What are the types of hernia ? Ans: Inguinal , umbilical , paraumbilical , femoral , incisional Q. What is the difference between direct and indirect inguinal hernia ? Ans: ... Read on »

Good Foods for Thyroid Health by franklinb Posted Fri 11 Dec 2009 12:00am Article from Native Remedies Library Sometimes even those who are very conscious of what they eat and who stick to a strict, balanced diet regimen with regular exercise start gaining weight. And at times, this weight refuses to go away, despite renewed efforts. Sudden weight gain that defies explanation is one of the primary indicative symp ... Read on »

UK study highlights iodine deficiency problem by Dr. John B. Medical Doctor

Posted Thu 14 Apr 2011 2:11am The conventional view is that obesity is the result of eating too much and/or not being active enough. I don’t quite subscribe to this view myself, as I see body weight as the result of a complex interplay between a variety of factors including the form calories come in the diet and hormonal factors. One key hormone here is insulin – the chief ... Read on »

Hypothyroidism - How Your Thyroid Can Make You Sick, Tired and Overweight? by Mark Hyman, M.D. Medical Doctor

Posted Tue 16 Sep 2008 11:57pm

40 Comments Are you one of the 30 million women and 15 million men who have a chronic medical problem that is both under-diagnosed and under-treated? Are you suffering from vague symptoms that you think are normal parts of life, such as fatigue, feeling sluggish in the morning, and having trouble with your memory, concentration, or focus? Do you have d ... Read on »

Study Verifies Link Between Celiac & Thyroid Disease by Vanessa M. Healthy Living Professional

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Posted Fri 21 Nov 2008 10:11am Research to better understand celiac disease is underway around the globe. With each published study we learn more about how the autoimmune disease affects patients and how groundbreaking therapies may, in the near future, make it easier to manage a gluten-free diet. This fall there was one study in particular that peaked my interest. ... Read on »

Practical Prevention --Thyroid D... by Jeff C. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Sat 13 Sep 2008 6:21pm Practical Prevention --Thyroid Disease by Elizabeth Smoots, MD Thyroid Trouble: More Common Than You Might Think Over the years I've met many people with thyroid disease. It's probably the most frequent hormone problem I deal with as a family physician. It's also one of the most under-diagnosed and under-treated diseases in America toda ... Read on »

Hypothyroidism - How Your Thyroid Can Make You Sick, Tired and Overweight… by Mark Hyman, M.D. Medical Doctor

Posted Mon 22 Sep 2008 11:06am

4 Comments Are you one of the 30 million women and 15 million men who have a chronic medical problem that is both under-diagnosed and under-treated? Are you suffering from vague symptoms that you think are normal parts of life, such as fatigue, feeling sluggish in the morning, and having trouble with your memory, concentration, or focus? Do you have d ... Read on »

Thyroid issues and PPMDs by Atlanta Mom .. Patient Expert

Posted Tue 27 Jan 2009 7:17pm UGH- So on Tuesday my doc ran a thyroid test on me. Since I was diagnosed with Postpartum Thyroiditis in Jan. 08 and it had been a year (6 months longer than I should have waited for a re-test) he wanted to see if my condition had improved. Today I got the news that at a broad level I am still experiencing hyperthyroidism. I am kind of bummed. ... Read on »

Hair loss and the thyroid - is there a connection by franklinb Posted Sun 04 Oct 2009 11:11pm What is thyroid disease? A thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland located in the lower part of the neck. The gland produces hormones that are released by thyroids called Triodothyronine, (t3), and thyroxin, (t4).There are two kinds of thyroid disease relevant to hair loss, Hyperthyroidism, and hypothyroidism. Both hyperthyroidism and ... Read on »

What is your thyroid telling you? Part 2 by VidyaSury Facebook

Posted Wed 22 Sep 2010 12:00am Continued from Part 1 Who Should Be Tested? Everyone should be screened for thyroid dysfunction every five years, beginning at age 35. People with symptoms or risk factors may need tests more often. Hypothyroidism more frequently affects women over age 60. Hyperthyroidism is also more common in women and in people over 60. A family histo ... Read on »