Thyroid Friendly Foods
The thyroid gland produces hormones that control the body’s mood, metabolism, energy levels, temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure. Hypothyroidism is a serious affliction wherein the body’s thyroid gland does not reach normal levels of activity. Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland isn’t producing enough hormones to maintain the body’s regular levels of activity needed. There are certain types of food that can help boost the activity level of your thyroid gland. Take a quick read through this list brought to you by Walk-In Lab so that the next time you go grocery shopping, you know what foods to get for your diet!
The differences between Hypothyroidism & Hyperthyroidism
How do I know if I have a Thyroid problem We’ve all heard the terms “Hyperthyroidism” and “Hypothyroidism” and more often than not,these two terms are casually used in lieu of the other whichever one is more conveniently remembered. But what’s really the deal with these “thyroidisms?” Let’s start by defining what gland is affected by both these afflictions. The Thyroid Gland is a large ductless gland in the neck which secretes hormones regulating growth and development.
Do Statins Cause ED?
Statins are used to control LDL Cholesterol in our bodies. They are effective, which is why cardiologists prescribe them for their patients at risk for heart attack, coronary heart disease, angina and stroke. Sometimes, however, they get prescribed to patients with a family history of the above conditions. An important note on statins is that while they reduce cholesterol being made by the body, they do NOT remove any blockages already in existence.
Do You Have Arthritis?
Take a guess as to what the leading cause of disability in America is? Go ahead. We can wait. The title of this post is a clue, of course. But if someone stopped you on the street and asked, what would you answer? Heart problems and cancer are certainly up there as reasons to miss work, along with diabetes. But the actual answer is arthritis. 54 million people in the United States have some form of the disease. Are you one of them? Do you have arthritis?
Do I Have Cancer?
According to the National Cancer Institute, 38.1% of people in the United States will have some form of cancer during their lifetimes. That’s over a third of the country! And yet, there doesn’t seem to be a lot of talk about it. This seems strange because do you know the best way to survive cancer? Early detection!
What Are The Four Stages Of Liver Disease?
There is good news and bad news when it comes to liver health. The bad news is that there’s many different ways for people to get liver disease. The good news is that regardless of the type of disease, the progress of its effects on the liver are consistent. The liver is predictable before eventually collapsing into liver decay. Really there are four major points when it comes to measuring the extent of liver disease. By knowing where you are in the four stages of liver disease, you can most effectively combat the problem and turn the problem around. In this post we’re going to tell you what the four stages of liver disease are and what each stage means.
