Thyroid Articles by Suzy Cohen, America's Pharmacist™

8 Ways to Save Your Brain and Calm Down

8 Ways to Save Your Brain and Calm Down

Today I will share 8 ways to save your brain and calm down because you might need that one day. Last December, I forgot where I parked my car at the mall and I had to go find a security man to drive me around and find it. Well, that’s

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Perchlorates

Perchlorates can Cause Hypothyroidism

I’m bothered when the discussion of food toxins or allergens get brought up during meals, as it can crash your whole dining experience, but since none of us are eating right now, I’ll tell you about perchlorates. You can eat foods contaminated with that. This pervasive toxin attacks thyroid function.

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diabetes

The 7 Signs of Diabetes that Mimic Thyroid Disease

Today’s article is about the thyroid and diabetes connection, and I will also cover risk factors, kidney disease and Hashimoto’s, gluten and much more. I have chosen to cover these topics because thyroid illness is a leading cause for diabetes, and I’m afraid that no one has told you this

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nystagmus

5 Awesome Solutions for Dry Eyes and Blurry Vision

Dry eyes isn’t just one thing, it also includes eyes that feel gritty, irritated, or water too much. Dry eyes can also cause blurry vision and redness or burning. Today I’m outlining some causes (including some weird causes) as well as simple, affordable solutions. I also have a VISION SUPPLEMENT

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Taking Statins? Beware!

Taking Statins? Beware of Cramps: 5 Ways to Stay Safe

Taking Statins? Beware of cramps! This article is about how statin medications can lead to a higher risk of cramps, muscle aches and back pain. If you’re one of the millions of people diagnosed with high cholesterol, you will more than likely be given a prescription “statin” pill. It’s easier

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Thyroid Medication

Finding the Right Thyroid Medication: Exploring T3, T4 and NDT

In the whirlwind of information presented at our Thyroid Summit interview series (AVAILABLE HERE), many of you reached out with a common thread of uncertainty: Navigating the complex world of thyroid medications, especially when dealing with Hashimoto’s disease. John C. from Chicago, Illinois put it succinctly, echoing the concerns of

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The Pill

5 Ways The Pill and Plastics Impact Your Thyroid Health

This article will cover thyroid health and the impact of certain pills like “The Pill” and plastics. Drinking from plastic water bottles, or taking “The Pill” can cause hypothyroidism by raising levels of estrogen hormone in your body.  The same can be said about menopause drugs which contain the same

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measure thyroid hormone

How You Measure Thyroid Hormone – It Matters

There’s an epidemic of tired, overweight folks who don’t know they’re hypothyroid because of improper testing. How you measure thyroid hormone matters, and the levels do too. Normal isn’t necessarily optimal! As our understanding of thyroid health continues to evolve, it becomes increasingly clear that proper testing and personalized treatment

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thyroid herbs

Natural Ways To Boost Thyroid Function

I received this letter from Georganna in Albany, NY: “I am constantly fatigued, my hair is thinning, and I am gaining weight. My doctor says that I have hypothyroidism and prescribed Synthroid. Can you give me more information about medications and natural ways to help myself?” The answer to that

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