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Keeping Your Hormones Balanced
Hormonal imbalances occur when there are too little or too many hormones in the bloodstream. It is only natural to experience periods of hormonal fluctuations at certain points in our lives, but hormonal imbalances can also occur when the endocrine glands are not functioning correctly.
Signs of Hypothyroidism & Hyperthyroidism
Before we talk about thyroid disorders, let’s make sure everyone is on the same page as to what the thyroid does. It’s main function is to..
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.
Am I Getting Enough Vitamin D?
Vitamin D is called the “sunshine” vitamin because unlike other vitamins, a majority of Vitamin D our bodies produce comes from being exposed to the sun’s ultraviolet rays. That’s right. Just going outside and spending time in the sun can help you get enough Vitamin D and yet…
Thyroid Quiz
The thyroid is a small gland that influences every cell in our bodies. To do its job properly, the hormones it produces has to be balanc..
10 Preconditions At Risk For No Coverage
We don’t necessarily know what’s in the new health care bill yet, but the following is a list of diseases that are reported to be cons..
10 Celebrities With Thyroid Problems
An estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease. But what’s really shocking is that percent of those who have thyroid ..
What Happens When Your Hormones Are Out Of Balance
You hear the phrase “my hormones are unbalanced” so often on TV and on social media that it loses all specific meaning. It’s a bit like th..
Milestone Medical Tests in Your 50s
When you go for your annual physical, make sure your doctor performs or recommends these simple tests that may save your health — and you..