Source: Threats to Your Thyroid Function by Dr. Edward Group Located just below the voice box, the thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system and has a significant influence on many of the body’s most essential processes. Regulation of growth, body temperature, metabolism, and physical development are all driven by the thyroid gland.[1] Normal thyroid function … Continue reading Threats to Your Thyroid Function
What Is Hashimoto’s Disease?
Source: What Is Hashimoto’s Disease? by Dr. Edward Group The prevalence of thyroid disorders in America has reached epidemic proportions and it’s only getting worse. Hashimoto’s disease, also known as lymphocytic thyroiditis or autoimmune thyroiditis, is the most common thyroid disease. It’s characterized by chronic inflammation of the thyroid gland, reducing the gland’s normal function. Reduced … Continue reading What Is Hashimoto’s Disease?
Everything You Need To Know About Iodine Webinar by Dr. Edward F. Group
Source: Everything You Need To Know About Iodine Webinar by Dr. Edward F. Group by Dr. Edward Group The health benefits of iodine have been known for years but with the prevalence of iodine deficiency and recent radiation events like the Fukushima disaster, it’s more important now than ever before. But where does a person begin? … Continue reading Everything You Need To Know About Iodine Webinar by Dr. Edward F. Group
Iodine Deficiency and Autism Linked in Research
Source: Iodine Deficiency and Autism Linked in Research by Dr. Edward Group Although scientists have yet to determine the exact origin of autism, some research has shown a potential link between iodine deficiency and autism.[1] Because of this, many alternative health care practitioners are looking at methods that involve nutrition, detoxification and iodine supplementation. Over the past … Continue reading Iodine Deficiency and Autism Linked in Research
6 Toxins that Destroy Your Thyroid
Source: 6 Toxins that Destroy Your Thyroid by Dr. Edward Group Some people believe that the thyroid is the “heart” of the endocrine system. As one of the largest endocrine glands, it plays an important role in maintaining energy levels and secreting hormones—among other things. When the thyroid’s working properly, it’s business as usual. Unfortunately, nasty chemicals … Continue reading 6 Toxins that Destroy Your Thyroid
Thyroid Hormones: Mastering the Importance of the Thyroid
Source: Thyroid Hormones: Mastering the Importance of the Thyroid by Dr. Edward Group Thyroid hormones are chemical substances, made in and secreted by the thyroid gland. They are essential for normal metabolism and development. There are three types of thyroid hormones—thyroxine (T4), triiodothyronine (T3), and calcitonin. What Is the Thyroid? The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland … Continue reading Thyroid Hormones: Mastering the Importance of the Thyroid
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