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Any enlargement of the thyroid   gland can be called a   goiter. A thyroid nodule is a growth, or lump, in or on the thyroid gland. A patient with a goiter can be either hypothyroid , hyperthyroid , or can have totally normal thyroid function. The presence of a goiter does not indicate how the thyroid gland is functioning. Some points about goiters and nodules: Thyroid surgery (thyroidectomy) for a goiter is not common. Goiters that contain either many thyroid nodules (multinodular goiter) or no thyroid nodules are  usually  not cancerous (malignant). Small thyroid nodules are detectable on ultrasound only. These are only a few millimeters in size in general.  They usually have minimal clinical significance. The majority of thyroid nodules with bigger size are also benign and usually produce no symptoms at all. The majority of thyroid cancers appear as a single thyroid lump. A solitary thyroid nodule with a bigger size. Approximately 90% of all solitary t...

Many people are asking if they have a thyroid problem. Their hair is falling out, they suddenly become sensitive to certain foods, they always have cold hands or they have gained weight without any apparent reason. What is the optimal and normal thyroid levels range There are “normal lab values” for blood tests results, but there are also “optimal” ranges which actually tell you far more about your thyroid. My basic thyroid levels (TSH, T3, T4) have always been in the “NORMAL” range. However, when I was sick, they were not in the “OPTIMAL” ranges. Below is a list of functional/optimal ranges for thyroid markers. If your results are outside these levels, you should definitely start treating your thyroid levels.  so you can start feeling better. I have written about my recommendations for a good endocrinologist in my other post . Optimal thyroid levels chart Some of the medical practitioners are now becoming more attentive of the limits in thyroid testing. They ...

Teething. That word alone can literally make any mum cry.  It is not an easy time to go through with your baby. But it is inevitable and all we can do is to make it as pleasant as possible. It is also a big relationship test filled with sleepless nights, household chaos and baby tantrums. But also a huge relief when it is all through and over. That’s a lot of emotions to endure as a mom, right? Exactly that and one long roller coaster.  Teething is a hot topic among parents of infants up to 2 to 3 years (sometimes older). The teething period is usually a very painful stage of the life of a baby. Thankfully, the key symptoms will help you to spot the start of teething. You will have enough time to prepare for it and help your baby with one of the simple natural remedies. With your baby coming, it is a good idea to start thinking what you need, and what you already have so you are fully prepared when your little one needs you most. Beware: When your baby first sta...

The DASH diet stands for a dietary approach to stopping hypertension (DASH) . This diet is promoted by the national heart, lung, and blood institute a US government organization and has been designed predominantly to reduce hypertension. The dash diet plan has been developed by emphasizing on a healthy life by making changes to the dietary habits of a person. The diet plan includes a diet that is high in fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products, whole grain, red meat and a limited quantity of sweetened sugar food. The dash diet recommends that a person consumes more low-fat dairy drinks like low-fat milk and eat more of fruits and vegetables. The dash diet is a well-balanced diet that places an emphasis on healthy eating and healthy food and is suitable for use by everyone and it helps reduce blood pressure, hypertension and also helps you reduce the risk of heart ailments. The dash diet is also flexible enough to allow a dieter to adjust the diet to include food that you like and...

Dukan Diet Plan The Dukan Diet plan consists of 4 phases that help a dieter lose weight and ensure that they do not regain any of the lost weight. The Dukan diet differs from other weight loss diets in a way that when a person follows the Dukan diet, they do not need to count calories that they consume or ration the meals that they eat. The dieter can eat as much food as he or she wants as long as what they eat conforms to the diet plan, which is eating protein-rich food that is low in calories and fat. The food that a dieter eats in all phases of the Dukan diet is protein rich food accompanied with plenty of water to wash out the uric acid that the body produces due to consumption of meat. Like other diet plans, a person who follows the Dukan diet would experience fast weight loss in the first phase, this helps motivate the dieter to follow the diet rigorously. Let’s take a look at the various stages of the Dukan diet below. Source: Pinterest Stages of Dukan Diet Plan The Dukan ...

I’m feeling mostly better from my gluten run-in the other day, but I still feel a bit off. I’m very fatigued, tired, I’m still having tummy aches, and I just feel kind of unbalanced. Even though I haven’t tried all of these, I thought I would share a few recovery supplements and strategies that I have come across both in my work (I work at a naturopathic clinic and supplement store) and from personal research. If I try any of them and I think they work, I will let you know! L-Glutamine Powder This is a powder you can mix with water and drink. I’ve heard it tastes really terrible, but it can be very helpful for some people. From WebMd: “Glutamine is the most abundant free amino acid in the body. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Glutamine is produced in the muscles and is distributed by the blood to the organs that need it. Glutamine might help gut function, the immune system, and other essential processes in the body, especially in times of stress. It is also importa...

Well, it happened. The other day I was “contaminated” with gluten. The past few days have been pretty uncomfortable. Everyone reacts differently to gluten contamination once they’ve eliminated it, but my main symptoms are stomach cramps, brain fog, melancholy, and a lot of… bathroom tips. Delightful, no? Here are some of the things I’ve found that help, either through researching or personal trial and error: 1. Sleep. This one is almost not a choice. All my body wants to do when I am sick like this is rest and rest. I find that letting this actually happen, instead of fighting it, speeds my recovery. 2. Give your stomach a rest. I think it’s ok to take a little break from food to give my stomach and intestines a chance to recover, instead of dealing with an onslaught of new substances when they are already kind of freaking out. When I do add foods, I start super slow, sipping something like gatorade or pedialite and then eating something simple like cereal. 3. Use diaper cream. Ok...