Studies on soy isoflavones, nutrient uptake, and thyroid function are inconclusive, though human studies reveal no connection. We encourage you to read white papers like this one to form your own opinions on the issue.

Thyroid problems, like hypothyroidism, often run in families. We don’t know whether genetics or emotional patterning is the bigger factor. Often a daughter will “inherit” her mother’s patterns of passivity or assertion, among other behaviors that affect thyroid function. There are also autoimmune irregularities that tend to show up with certain genetic strains. Knowing your family predilection for thyroid imbalance is a good thing.

Thyroid problems may occur as soon as a few years (2-3 years for hypothyroidism) or as long as many years (8-12+ years for thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer) after the radiation exposure.

Yes, you can! Although many people with hypo/hyperthyroid conditions do not need to lose weight, those who do can use GR2 Control and enjoy all the benefits our program has to offer.

Experts do not know the exact cause of thyroid nodules. But, they do know that people who have been exposed to radiation have a greater chance of developing thyroid nodules. Exposure to environmental radiation or past radiation treatment to the head, neck, and chest (especially during childhood) increases your risk for thyroid nodules. Experts know that thyroid nodules run in families. This means you are more likely to have a thyroid nodule if one of your parents has had a thyroid nodule.

Thyroid symptoms afflict at least 10 million persons in the USA alone. Symptoms of thyroid problems often go undiagnosed, making it difficult to really know just how many people are suffering from thyroid symptoms.

Absolutely not. The studies have shown that it's effective in general for reducing/converting fat. YOu don't have to have a thyroid problem -- you just have to be overweight -- to benefit from CLA.

Yes. For those customers who would like additional assistance with their thyroid health, one option is to you contact a holistic practitioner who does phone consults and is an expert on thyroid and other hormonal conditions. Her name is Madhuri Cawley, and she can be reached in California at 760-295-5392, or you can email her at madhuri3@cox.net. Madhuri is a physician's assistant and can write prescriptions where needed.

Yes. DR.MAGGIE’s® all natural ingredients will not interact with other medications. Skin and coat problems often occur with thyroid dysfunction, and will help in most of these cases. Yes. Once your cat has been taking it for a few weeks she will be ingesting less hair because of reduced shedding. In addition, the oils in DR.MAGGIE® Skin & Coat act as a lubricant to ease the elimination of hair. You do not need to give your cat any other hair ball medication. No. DR.

The thyroid gland is located in the front part of the neck, in front of the trachea (wind-pipe) and esophagus (food-pipe). Normally, it cannot be seen and usually cannot be felt. It has two lobes, the left and the right lobe. These lobes are connected by a bridge of tissue, called the isthmus, to form a dumbbell-shape organ. The thyroid gland takes up iodine from the food we eat. It also makes a couple of important hormones, called thyroid hormones.

Yes. But understand that thyroid medication is very sensitive and should usually be taken alone, at least 2–3 hours apart from any food, supplements, vitamins, or other medication. Now that most of these medications (Synthroid, Levothroid) are T4 products, they will not have a stimulating effect and can be taken at bedtime.

You have probably already participated in a thyroid exam without even knowing it. A manual gland exam is part of every annual check-up, and often a part of your bi-annual dental hygiene appointments (that’s why they feel your neck). If you have a family history of thyroid conditions you should start getting thyroid blood tests at age 20, or earlier if you have symptoms — we see women in their late-teens and early 20’s with thyroid conditions.

The best way to support your thyroid function (and your general health) is through quality nutrition that includes a daily medical–grade multivitamin. Regular testing and annual well-woman exams are also a great preventative. Many holistic practitioners refer to the thyroid area as the home of your voice, represented in Eastern medicine by the second chakra.

I sometimes advise my patients to limit soy products if they’re experiencing thyroid symptoms or conditions. There has been a lot of controversy about soy and the thyroid due to soy’s estrogen-like effects. We know that too much estrogen, or estrogen dominance, can have an upsetting effect on the thyroid. (This is one reason progesterone may be a good, subtle preventative of thyroid problems — because it helps balance estrogen levels.

Thyroid nodules are abnormal growths or lumps in the thyroid gland. Most nodules are not cancerous (benign) and do not cause problems. Many do not even need treatment. In rare cases, thyroid nodules cause thyroid problems. Hyperthyroidism can develop when a nodule makes too much thyroid hormone and causes the thyroid gland to be overactive, or work too hard.

Hormone coaching to re-balance your energy glands (thyroid, adrenal and sex glands) occurs when a person with these concerns books time with Dr. Richard Shames for over the telephone information specific to his/her own personal situation. It is your time - 50 minutes alone with the doctor.