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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. With thyroid disease on the rise, more and more Americans suffering from fatigue, depression, anxiety, sluggishness, and stubborn weight gain are asking themselves “Could it be my thyroid?” Although they may not always be right, it would certainly not hurt to get it checked as thyroid disease is so underdiagnosed and misunderstood. Knowing this, I feel it would be of tremendous value to present research-backed information on the thyroid and heart connection. Being aware of your health risks is...

Thyroid disruptors such as Tribromophenol (TBP) are very likely contributing to your thyroid dysfunction at home. TBP, also known as 2,4,6-Tribromophenol, is primarily known for its use in the preparation of flame retardants or as a fungicide for plant protection. And although we may not realize it, we are very likely exposed to this chemical every day because TBP is also used as a wood preservative in pallets used by food and medicine companies. Indeed, if you have ever noticed a musty odor coming from your over-the-counter medicine bottles or food packaging products that you have purchased over a month...

Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is a deficiency in thyroid hormone production from the moment a child is born. This disorder can be caused by nutritional deficiencies or excesses or other conditions such as thyroid dysgenesis; a partially or fully incomplete development of the thyroid. Unfortunately, it affects more than 1 in 4,000 infants. The thing about CH is that symptoms are often subtle or non-existent at the time of birth because the child often receives thyroid hormone from his or her mother. That means that around that time, there is no real way to tell whether the abnormality is present or not....

The thyroid gland depends on several factors in order to work properly. Among these factors is the presence of certain micronutrients (including iodine and selenium), which are required for the manufacture of thyroid hormone. Although most people know iodine plays a crucial role in thyroid health, the trace element selenium is often overlooked, despite its importance. Although it has an influence on immunological responses and cell growth, selenium is mostly used by the body in the production and function of thyroid hormones. A slight deficiency can be enough to slow the production of thyroid hormones. Your immune system also depends...