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1. Oral Yeast Infection - Thrush, Yeast Infection of The Mouth June 29, 2009 Thrush is the scientific name of an oral yeast infection. A yeast infection of the mouth is caused by a yeast fungus known as Candida albicans. Characteristic signs of this infection include white, thick, and lacy patches that can be found all throughout the inside of the mouth. This also includes the palate and tongue. If you scrape the white patches away, you’ll find redness and even bleeding underneath. Oral yeast infections can also cause white coating or redness on the tongue. People at risk of thrush include adults that wear dentures, people who suffer endocrine disord... (read more) Author: Josie McEachern

2. Home Treatment For Irritable Bowel Syndrome June 29, 2009 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) often disrupts daily living activities. Nineteen percent of respondents in a survey of married or cohabiting people with IBS stated they had difficulties in their personal relationships, and 45% stated that IBS interfered with their sex life. IBS is a gastrointestinal motility disorder for which there is no organic or structural cause. Since the symptoms of IBS can mimic other disorders such as hypothyroidism, IBS is diagnosed when all other local and systemic conditions have been ruled out. Characteristic symptoms of IBS include recurrent abdominal pain, abdomi... (read more) Author: vita li

3. How To Cure Irritable Bowel Syndrome June 25, 2009 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal disorder for which there is no organic or structural cause. Since the symptoms of IBS can mimic other disorders such as hypothyroidism, IBS is diagnosed when all other local and systemic conditions have been ruled out. Characteristic symptoms of IBS include recurrent abdominal pain, abdominal pain relieved by defecation, disordered bowel habit, including constipation, diarrhea, or an alternation between the two, and abdominal distension and bloating. IBS is also associated with non-gastrointestinal conditions such as headache, low back pain... (read more) Author: vita li

4. Understanding the Relationship Between Hyperthyroidism and Weight Gain June 22, 2009 The ailment known as hypothyroidism is something that more women than men experience and this is due to a hyper active thyroid gland. The reasons why a woman may suffer from hyperthyroidism may vary and some of these reasons often have certain symptoms that women find hard to cope with. Some women who have hyperthyroidism experience weight loss when they find that they have this ailment. But what is the relationship between weight gain and this problem? Is it true that some women do not lose weight with this problem but instead gain weight from it? Weight Problems Due to Hyperthyroidism ... (read more) Author: James Pendergraft

5. Heart Attack and Hypothyroidism June 22, 2009 Heart Attack and Hypothyroidism The thyroid gland is a small butterfly shaped structure found at the lower part of the neck just below the mythical “Adam’s apple” and is responsible for the balancing of body processes. The thyroid gland like every other part of the body is not immune to diseases and infections. Hypothyroidism which is one of the diseases that can affect the thyroid gland is a process where the thyroid gland becomes under-active. When it becomes like this, the metabolic processes in the body becomes affected. There are various symptoms accompanying the onset of hypothyroid... (read more) Author: vadim G

6. The Causes and Treatment of Hair Loss in Young Women June 19, 2009 Hair loss or alopecia is a sensitive subject among menopausal women of whom about 1 in 3 will experience the symptoms of thinning or balding locks. Unlike men, who can start exhibiting symptoms of alopecia in their teenage years, women usually start in their thirties and forties. When a woman begins to lose her hair before the age of thirty, it is considered premature and can be an overwhelming experience. The best first step is to understand why it is happening.The most common causes for hair loss in young women are medications and illnesses. Medicine for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidis... (read more) Author: Seth Carmichael

7. What Can Cause Female Hair Loss June 19, 2009 Hair loss in men is usually caused by hereditary factors. For women, however, doctors say that genetics rarely cause female hair loss. Hair loss in women is usually a sign that there is something else wrong in the body. Sometimes, the condition can be helped as in the case of nutrient deficiency. At other times, it may not be so simple. Hormones can cause female hair loss, especially relating to the thyroid gland. Women affected by hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism usually experience significant hair loss. In addition, any sort of estrogen imbalance can cause female hair loss whe... (read more) Author: Seth Carmichael

8. How Your Thyroid Will Affect Your Weight Loss June 15, 2009 Your thyroid dictates much of your metabolism, any malfunction or disease afflicting this area may cause you to have problems with your metabolism leading to a drastic problem with your weight. You may either gain weight, lose weight, or may find that losing weight is harder than usual. Those that plan diets do not take into consideration how their thyroids and metabolism may affect their weight loss program. Most experts and even the media pitch in and recommend that the best way to lose weight is cut calories. Those with a condition called hyperthyroidism suffer from an overactiv... (read more) Author: Joe Muetzel

9. Know about Thyroid Disorder May 28, 2009 A thyroid disorder called hypothyroidism means you have an underactive thyroid gland. If you have trouble losing weight no matter what you do, it could be because you are hypothyroid. There are almost 30 million Americans with thyroid disease and women are 7 times more likely than men to have it. Hypothyroid is the most common thyroid disorder and often misdiagnosed by doctors. Thyroid is a small butterfly shaped gland located directly below the Adam’s apple. This gland swells up accompanied by an inflammatory sensation, when not working properly. This can be seen as a small bulge in the ... (read more) Author: peterson bran

10. Causes of Thyroid Disorders April 30, 2009 Thyroid disorders are broadly categorized into two types – hyperthyroid (increased thyroid production) or hypothyroid (decreased thyroid production). There can be various causes of thyroid disorders. Hypothyroidism can be caused by Thyroiditis – inflammation of the thyroid gland, Hashimoto's thyroiditis - This is a painless disease of the immune system that is hereditary, Postpartum thyroiditis is a temporary condition and occurs in 5 percent to 9 percent of women after giving birth, Iodine deficiency – Earlier iodine deficiency was a major cause of concern leading to hypothyroidism. Now, beca... (read more) Author: Vinay Gupta

11. Thyroid problems April 14, 2009 Thyroid disease is prevalent throughout the world afflicting more women than men.Let us study in this web page about hyperthyroidism and storm thyroid,hypothyroidism,TSH thyroid levels testing and some of the other disorders so that we have some basic idea about this disease which might help us in knowing what to expect when ourselves or our near and dear ones are afflicted. What is thyroid disease and how does it affect our body? The thyroid gland is situated in the lower neck in front of the wind pipe.Thyroid gland produces metabolism controlling hormones thyroxine or T4,triiodoth... (read more) Author: chandrasekaran rajamani

12. Hypo-Hyperthyroid - Some Causes of Being Overweight Or Hyperactive - Endomorph, Ectomorph, Mesomorp February 22, 2009 The second article is an important one. It is important for many reasons. Well, the first one is obvious, since it is one of the causes of being overweight, but the second is because I myself, have the disease. Hypothyroidism hits millions of Americans every year. Women can suffer from a mild temporary hypothyroidism, especially after their first child.I've been dealing with this disease since my birth. Although it is under control, this disease has made me suffer many weight variations throughout my teenage years. From gaining 30 pounds, to losing them, I became the "Elastic Man", some kind o... (read more) Author: Dan Amzallag

13. Weight Loss Success With the Cookie Diet February 16, 2009 Cookie Diet Success Hundreds of thousands of people have found tremendous success with weight loss by using Dr. Siegal’s patented cookie diet. Starting in the mid-seventies, Dr. Sanford Siegal saw that people who were trying to lose weight by dieting were failing all too often by falling prey to constant cravings and hunger pangs associated with poor dieting programs. He set out to find a way for people to control their hunger throughout the day while they dieted. The Cookie Diet Was Born Using his considerable skills in chemistry, Dr. Siegal used a proprietary formula to cre... (read more) Author: david fawcett

14. The Relationship Between Thyroid and Weight Reduction January 30, 2009 Have you been trying for years to lose weight with no success? Maybe its time to have your thyroid tested. Our metabolism is controlled largely by our thyroid gland and any problems with that gland can cause weight problems. This may include a gain in weight, loss of weight, or hardship in losing weight. Many of the standard diets and the diet companies that tout their products do so without considering the affect of the metabolism of the individual. The majority stick to the theory of cutting calories and increasing exercise. If there is a problem with the thyroid, however, this may be a... (read more) Author: Anne Wolski

15. Hypothyroidism January 26, 2009 Hypothyroidism I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism over a year ago! Since then i have done a lot of research on the subject to see what causes hypothyroidism, what the symptoms are and what can or can`t be done to treat it. Today i am on Synthroid 0.150 micrograms and there are not may days when i can actually say that i feel good! I have no appetite, loosing weight, my hair is dry and brittle, no energy, bad headaches, constipated for days at a time, then there are days that i really think i am loosing it. I find it very hard to fall asleep and when i do i can sleep for 10-15 hour... (read more) Author: Christine Hardy

16. Living With Hypothyroidism The Natural Way December 31, 2008 In todays fast food society and poor eating habits, have given way to serious health problems. One of these is hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is an ailment where the thyroid gland doesn't produce the required thyroxine hormone useful in balancing the body's metabolic functions. The human body is made up of many crucial elements; all of them performing a key part in the nurturing of human life and enabling the optimal functioning of the body system. Part of these important components are the different hormones. One of which is thyroxine. When the body lacks of these important hormones, the... (read more) Author: Lamar Deane

17. Feline Owner's Guide to Hypothyroidism in Cats November 24, 2008 Hypothyroidism in cats occurs when the thyroid gland produces too few hormones. This condition is quite rare. Although it isn't life-threatening, it will significantly reduce your cat's quality of life. So, what exactly causes this condition to occur when it does? Causes Ironically, hypothyroidism in cats is usually caused by medical treatments for hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism occurs when the gland produces too many hormones. It is treated with radioactive iodine or surgery to remove all thyroid tissue. This in turn causes hypothyroidism. Two other common causes include tu... (read more) Author: Darrin Swain

18. Dog Hypothyroidism: Owner's Guide to Hypothyroidism in Dogs November 24, 2008 Hypothyroidism in dogs occurs when the thyroid gland fails to produce enough hormones. It is one of the most common endocrine problems that dogs experience. Large and mid-sized dogs usually develop this condition more often than small breeds. You may be wondering what are some of the symptoms of this disease? Symptoms Dog hypothyroidism produces a wide variety of symptoms. This is due to the fact that thyroid hormones are important to virtually every organ system. Some of the most common symptoms of this disease include weight gain, lethargy, and general weakness. Your dog's ha... (read more) Author: Darrin Swain

19. I have a very high metabolism and I cannot gain weight. November 12, 2008 have a very high metabolism and I cannot gain weight. My energy level sometimes makes me feel worn out. Is there a way to gain weight/muscle that is healthy? PERSONALIZED NUTRITION PROGRAM IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE MOMENT. WE PLAN TO START OFFERING THE SERVICE AGAIN SOON We received your question at Metabolism.com and have an answer to your problem. We are currently offering a weight gain program to help individuals such as yourself, gain weight. The core part of the program is a Personalized Nutritional Program. The Perfect Weight Gain Solution Gaining weight can seem ... (read more) Author: mark henry

20. Hypothyroidism and Weight Gain November 04, 2008 Do you know that frequent, consistent weight loss in spite of doing all you can to keep the weight stable could be as a result of hypothyroidism? Surprised; you should be. Most people do not even know what it is to have the thyroid functioning less than it should. Hypothyroidism is responsible for a varied array of symptoms: weight loss, infertility, brittle hard nails, and dry flaky skin. These symptoms alone do not certify the presence of hypothyroidism as they are also associated with other illnesses. However, some knowledge of what hypothyroidism is and how it can affect an in... (read more) Author: irene christine

21. Are You Poisoning Your Dog? October 30, 2008 Flouride? You Don’t Want To Know ! ! Can you imagine the number of law suits if fluoride was recognized as a health hazard? Independent research studies have shown that fluoride has been directly linked to: kidney and bladder disorders; bone malformation; arthritis; skin disease; calcified deposits in the aorta; interference with thyroid function, causing hypothyroidism; and weakening of the immune system; damage to connective-tissue collagen, to ligaments, tendons, bones, arteries and even DNA. In 1990 a 10 year study was completed by the federal government National Toxicology Progr... (read more) Author: stephanie schenk

22. What is Hypothyroidism? October 30, 2008 Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland fails to produce sufficient amounts of thyroid hormones (thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3)). Hypothyroidism is associated with a decreased metabolic rate. Over 5 million Americans suffer from this condition, and many of them don't even realize it. The thyroid gland can be found just below the larynx, in front of and to either side of the trachea (windpipe). Historically, iodine deficiency was the main cause for hypothyroidism. The thyroid gland is the only tissue in our body that can absorb iodine and iodine is essential for ... (read more) Author: Bart Nieuwenhuijsen

23. Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired September 23, 2008 Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired Over 20 million Americans suffer from thyroid disorder. Yet estimates suggest that at least10 million women with a low-grade thyroid dysfunction go undiagnosed. They simply fall through the cracks. Do you have patients that complain of chronic fatigue, unwanted weight gain, hair loss, poor immune function, cold hands and feet, and low moods? Could they have low thyroid and not even know it? The main function of the thyroid gland is to take the amino acid tyrosine, along with iodine, and produce the hormones, thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyron... (read more) Author: Rodger Murphree

24. Low Libido - It Could be Hormonal Imbalance September 19, 2008 Judith Seton MaApSc - SE CanaryClub.org Low libido is a common, but rarely discussed symptom of hypothyroidism. According to a Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) study released in February, 1999, about 43% of women and 31% of men suffer sexual inadequacy for one reason or another. The reasons cited included low desire, performance anxiety, premature ejaculation and/or pain during intercourse. Interestingly, this study is thought to actually underestimate the real level of sexual dysfunction in the U.S. While the study didn't look at the specific physical causes of ... (read more) Author: Judith Seton

25. Cretinism Information and Treatment August 20, 2008 Cretinism results from inadequate secretion of thyroid hormones during fetal life or early infancy. The brain and skeleton fail to develop properly, resulting in mental retardation and dwarfism. If the baby was born with the condition, it is called congenital hypothyroidism. Congenital hypothyroidism can be endemic, genetic, or sporadic. Cretinism is a condition of stunted body growth and impaired mental development. The symptoms, which appear during early infancy, are the gradual development of a characteristic coarse, dry skin, a slightly swollen face and tongue, umbilical hernia, and an ope... (read more) Author: Juliet Cohen

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