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8 most common nutrients associated with thyroid function

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  Thyroid function is dependent on a multitude of metabolic feedback signals. If you are deficient in basic nutrients this can cause your system to become imbalanced. Many different nutrient imbalances can contribute to poor thyroid function and having a qualified Functional medicine practitioner work you up is the key. This paper will outline the 8 most common nutrients associated…

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What Causes Hashimoto's Thyroiditis? - Total Health Center VB

What Causes Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis?

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What Causes Hashimoto's Thyroiditis? When people go to their endocrinologist and get a diagnosis of Hashimoto’s, it can be a very upsetting time. For some, they want basic answers to simple Hashimoto's questions. They want to know how they got Hashimoto’s. But for many patients, the answers are vague and elusive. The most common answer to that question is that...
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How Vitamin D Affects the Thyroid | Total Health Center VB

How Vitamin D Affects Thyroid Conditions

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Vitamin D is well-known for its importance in managing calcium in the gut, bones, and blood and disease resistance. However, many studies now show vitamin D levels affect may be a contributing factor in many other health issues too. Researchers now believe it plays a crucial role in how cells communicate. Clinical studies link abnormal vitamin D levels to colon,...
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How Reverse T3 Affects Thyroid Under Conversion | Total Health Center VB

How Reverse T3 Affects Thyroid Under Conversion

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Over 40 thyroid dysfunctions exist. The medical community divides these dysfunctions into 6 major patterns: 1) Primary hypothyroidism, 2) hypothyroid due to hypo pituitary, 3) thyroid under conversion, 4) thyroid over conversion, 5) thyroid binding globulin elevation, and 6) thyroid hormone resistance. This article focuses on the third - thyroid under conversion. Thyroid Under Conversion Normally, the thyroid gland converts...
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Gut Health Thyroid | Total Health Center VB

How Gut Health Affects Thyroid Autoimmune Disorders

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Hippocrates once said, “All disease starts in the gut,” and as clinical evidence pours in it confirms this is often very true. Many people are not aware of the connection between the health of the gut and their immune system. A 2009 article published Seminars in Immunology estimates “around 80% of all IgA-antibody-secreting cells (ASCs) reside in the gut mucosa”...
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Can You Treat Thyroid Disorders Naturally? | Total Health Center

Can You Treat Thyroid Disorders Naturally?

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Thyroid disorders often negatively impact a patient’s quality of life. They can affect a patient’s energy level, mood, weight, digestive system, libido, sleep cycle, and more. Besides that, conventional treatment protocols often include prolonged use of synthetic medications or even surgery, in certain cases. It’s not surprising many patients with thyroid disorders look for natural alternatives. The most common forms...
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