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Take Action for Your Thyroid Health | Total Health Center VB

Take Action: Thyroid Treatment Success Secret #24

By Thyroid
TAKE ACTION NOW! Take action! Do not think it’s going to get better on its own. See, many people think that once they’re taking medication, their problem isn't going to get any worse or there’s nothing to worry about. And this isn't true. The reality is you’re either getting better or you’re getting worse - you’re not staying the same.…
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Can Thyroid Nodules be Reversed? | Total Health Center VB

Thyroid Nodules: Can They be Reversed?

By Thyroid
Yes. Thyroid nodules can be reversed. When we have nodules on the thyroid they can be a sign that the thyroid is under stress and if left uncared for, the thyroid can develop tumors or even cancer. Functional medicine is a system of restoring function to the body, not just treating symptoms. If you have thyroid nodules and your doctor…
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The 7 Hidden Causes of Your Thyroid Condition | Total Health Center VB

The 7 Hidden Causes of Your Thyroid Condition

By Thyroid
The 7 Hidden Causes of Your Thyroid Condition The first thing we will talk about is Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. This is a condition that is grossly under diagnosed in this country; I have read estimates that show this condition effecting 1/2 of diagnosed hypothyroid condition. According to the American Association of clinical endocrinologist there are 27 million people in the US…
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Functional Medicine Thyroid Treatment | Total Health Center VB

Thyroid Treatment Dilemma

By Thyroid
Thyroid Treatment Thyroid issues are a big problem these days. It has been estimated that more than 27 million Americans suffer with thyroid related illness, the majority women. I have seen statistics quoting that of those diagnosed with thyroid problems, from 50% to 90% have a condition known as Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. Many of those 50-90% go undiagnosed and suffer a…
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Bromine and Thyroid Health | Total Health Center VB

Bromine and Thyroid Health

By Thyroid
If you are like most people, you probably haven’t spent much time thinking about how much bromine you’re absorbing from your car upholstery or your Mountain Dew. But bromine toxicity is a definite danger from some surprising sources, and it can wreak havoc on your health. Bromines All Around You Bromines are common endocrine disruptors, and are part of the…
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Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Prescription | Total Health Center VB

Hashimoto’s Hypothyroidism: Why Do I Have to Continually Increase My Hormone Dose?

By Thyroid
According to the Endocrine Society, eight to ninety percent of all cases of hypothyroidism in the United States have an autoimmune mechanism, which leads to the actual low thyroid production. This is commonly referred to as Hashimoto’s Autoimmune Thyroid. The immune system is the source of the problem in these cases, which requires certain questions to be asked and answered…
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Digestion Herbs

By Digestion and Digestive Disorders, Total Health
The Power of Digestive Herbs… And Which Ones Matter Most   Digestion… The under-appreciated process that drives life and well being. Digestion begins once food enters the mouth, where chewing and saliva start the break down process. A quick swallow and consumables are sent to the stomach, ready for the real action to commence. As the acids and enzymes transform…
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How To Correctly Test For Adrenal Fatigue

By Total Health
Often new patients come into our practice complaining of tiredness, where the alarm disturbs rather than wakes and getting up and ready for each day is difficult. Coffee is reported as an indispensible best friend, although it doesn’t ease the brain fog or poor memory. Energy slumps snatch their focus at around 3-5pm and 7-10pm, yet if they stay up…
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Vitamin K The Secrets of the Forgotten Nutrient

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Vitamin K… Have you heard of this potent health improving nutrient? Chances are you may not have. While research into vitamin K has expanded over the last eight decades since its discovery in 1935, leading to a greater understanding of the importance of this nutrient and insights into the variety of effects it has in our bodies, it is still…
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