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Thyroid RELATED NEWS FROM THE ARCHIVE
Hypothyroidism and hormonal imbalance
by Marcy Holmes, NP, Certified Menopause Clinician, and Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP
Over 20% of menopausal women in the U.S. are diagnosed with thyroid dysfunction. The connection between thyroid and menopause is often overlooked. Recent studies suggest that millions more suffer from subclinical problems but are undiagnosed. Notably, women are far more likely than men to be afflicted.
Introduction to Canine Hypothyroidism
Canine hypothyroidism is caused by progressive destruction of the thyroid glands by either lymphocytic thyroiditis or idiopathic atrophy. The underlying cause of these pathologies is unknown but some dogs appear genetically predisposed. It has been suggested that functional failure occurs once approximately 75 percent of the thyroid glands have been destroyed.
Introduction to Feline Hyperthyroidism
Feline hyperthyroidism is usually caused by benign adenomatous hyperplasia (BAH) of the thyroid glands. Usually this affects both glands although the cause is unknown. BAH causes uncontrolled excessive production of the thyroid hormones, mainly thyroxine (T4).
Iodine, Salt, and Hyperthyroidism
Excess consumption of refined, iodized salt is one of the major causes of hyperthyroidism and it’s a well-known trigger for Graves’ disease.
Iodine, a mineral that is highly toxic in its pure form, is essential to life in trace amounts. Molecules of iodine react with the amino acid tyrosine to form thyroid hormone.
Jury Still Out on Soy and Health
Soy is widely considered to be something of a medicinal super food, touted as helping to prevent conditions as diverse as heart disease, hot flashes, osteoporosis, kidney disease, Alzheimer's disease, and even cancer.
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