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Hypothyroidism is diagnosed when a patient’s TSH level is reported as elevated. The introduction of a precise dose of thyroid hormone into the body causes the TSH levels to become normal in range, restoring euthyroidism, or normal thyroid function for the patient. Levothyroxine is the most common form of treatment for hypothyroidism. This treatment comes in a liquid and a tablet form. Studies have shown that the liquid form of levothyroxine actually is more effective and is better absorbed by the body than the tablet form. The liquid levothyroxine is able to overcome food and drink interference and malabsorption, whereas...

Excess of free radicals caused by buildup of metabolic waste in the cells can cause toxic effects including injury to proteins, lipids, and DNA. Excessive accumulation of free radicals can also cause negative impacts in the standard functioning of our cells. In humans, excess of free radicals is believed to be involved in the growth of cancer and a multitude of other destructive diseases. Research has shown that there is an increase accumulation of free radicals in women of normal weight that have metabolic syndrome, compared to overweight or obese women who are metabolically healthy. The research suggests that the...

During menopause, 75% of women suffer from hot flashes, which often last for 5 years. Hot flashes can worsen the quality of life for menopausal women, and finding comfort can be challenging and expensive. Many women are afraid to take hormone replacement therapy, due to the potential adverse side effects. There are those who turn to acupuncture therapy for relief from menopausal symptoms. But does it really work? A study was done in Australia to test the theory that acupuncture results in symptom relief for menopausal women. It showed that true acupuncture had no beneficial effect on menopausal hot flashes....

All over the world, tea is the second most consumed beverage after water. There is an endless variety of tea types including the most commonly consumed black tea and green tea. Green tea is prepared by pan frying the tea leaves, a preparation technique differing from black tea in which tea leaves are crushed to release the antioxidants. However, black tea and green tea contain roughly the same amount of caffeine. The components in tea have been associated with the prevention of cancer, heart disease, and other chronic ailments. Recently, the effects of tea on metabolic syndrome and obesity have been...