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Chapter 1 The Thyroid Gland |
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The Role of the Thyroid Gland |
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Past Generations Did Not Have Our Thyroid Problems |
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The TSH Test: How Accurate Is It? |
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The Relationship Between FT4, FT3, RT3 and TSH |
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How to Naturally Lower RT3 Levels |
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Chapter 2 Thyroid Medication |
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Problems with Thyroid Medication |
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Medication Conversion Problems (T4 to T3) |
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Non-Thyroid Drug Suggestions |
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Medications and Medical Treatments that Reduce Thyroid Levels |
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Medications and Thyroid Disease |
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Medications that Decrease Nutrient Absorption |
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Medications that Increase Nutritional Requirements |
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Medications That Lower Thyroid Function |
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Chapter 3 An Overview of Thyroid Disease |
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Mildly Underactive Thyroid |
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Autoimmune Disorders of the Thyroid |
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Additional Complications of Thyroid Disease |
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Reversing Thyroid Disease---Naturally |
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Chapter 4 Thyroid Disrupters and Inhibitors |
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Thyroid Disrupters: Enzymes |
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Iodothyronine Deiodinase and Mercury |
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Aadenylate Cyclase and Chemical Pollutants |
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Lack of Important Nutrients |
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The Liver Affects Conversion of T4 to T3 |
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Soy Inhibits Thyroid Function |
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Adrenal Stress and Fatigue |
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Adrenal Glands and the Pancreas |
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How the Adrenals Respond to Stress |
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Adrenal Gland Laboratory Testing |
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Adrenal Gland Dysfunction |
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Supporting the Adrenal Glands |
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Chapter 5 Hashimoto's Disease |
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Balancing Th1 and Th2 Cells |
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Hashimoto's Disease and Gluten |
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Correcting Hashimoto's Immune Imbalance |
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Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Affects Brain Health |
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Hashimoto's Disrupts the Brain's Immune System |
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Viral and Bacterial Infections |
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Epstein-Barr Infection and Hashimoto's |
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Treat Epstein-Barr Virus Naturally |
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Zonulin and Gut Permeability |
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Nutritional Recommendations for Leaky Gut |
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Celiac Disease and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis |
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Chapter 6 Hyperthyroidism |
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Causes of Hyperthyroidism |
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Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism |
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The Holistic Approach to Hyperthyroidism |
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Foods Can Help Reduce Hormone Secretion |
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Herbal Medicine for Thyroid Health |
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Herbs for Other Specific Thyroid Imbalances |
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Other Conditions Affecting Thyroid Health |
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Case History: Full Reversal of Thyroid Cancer |
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Teas for Cancer Treatment |
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Weight Loss on Juice Fast |
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Chapter 7 L-Tyrosine and Iodine |
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L-Tyrosine: The Rising Star |
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L-Tyrosine: What Does It Regulate and Affect? |
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Tyrosine and Phenylalanine |
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L-Tyrosine is a Major Metabolic Component |
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L-Tyrosine as Antidepressant |
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Foods High in Tyrosine Help Raise Dopamine |
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L-Tyrosine Benefits Neural Aging |
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Foods That Lower Dopamine |
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Iodine Prevents and Treats Breast Cancer |
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Iodine Allergy and Fetus Development |
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How Safe is Iodine Supplementation? |
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Iodine Kills Antibiotic Resistant Germs |
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Chapter 8 Homeopathic Remedies for Thyroid Conditions |
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Homeopathic Remedies for Hyperthyroidism |
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Nat mur (Sodium Chloride) |
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Fucus vesiculosus (Sea kelp) |
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Spongia tosta (Roasted Sponge) |
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Homeopathic Remedies for Hypothyroidism |
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Fucus vesiculosus (Sea kelp) |
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Kali carbonicum (Potassium carbonate) |
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Graphites (Graphite/Black Lead) |
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Sepia officinalis (Ink of Cuttlefish) |
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Calcarea carbonic (Calcium carbonate) |
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Nux Vomica (Quaker Button) |
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Lycopodium clavatum (Club Moss) |
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Treating Goiter with Homeopathy |
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Chapter 9 How to Care for Your Thyroid Gland |
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Nutrition for Thyroid Gland Disorders |
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Nutrition for Thyroid Dysfunction |
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Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) |
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Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) Enzyme |
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Candida and Gut Permeability |
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N-acetyl-cysteine and Candida |
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| Conclusion |
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| Herbal Remedies: Additional Research Resources |
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| Bibliography |
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| About the Author |
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