DINE ON IODINE - PART III - IS IT JUST FOR THYROID HEALTH?

Dine on iodine part III

Final post in my blog series and boy have I learned a lot - main things I have learned:

1.     Too much iodine can make you sick

2.     Not enough iodine can make you sick

3.     I have keen deductive skills

Info about 1. and 2. Is here:

 

I have also learned I am deficient (took the self-skin test mentioned in part II)

OK, so let’s get right too it -

Addressing questions where I left off in my last blog post:

Should people with thyroid-related autoimmune diseases supplement with iodine? – Considering the fact that iodine supplementation used to be a treatment for some Graves’ patients, (learning this was a shocker) I would think it would be OK and I am not alone in this thinking, some doctors still use this method as a treatment.  If only I had a time machine, I would go back to pursue this option, instead of getting my thyroid destroyed. Some doctors strongly caution people with Hashimotos from supplementing because of a study done purporting that iodine supplementation can exacerbate the disease. The medical community took that info and ran with it, telling Hash’s folks to stay away from iodine, but what they failed to consider was that those who participated in the study were also selenium deficient. Bottom line, get tested before making the decision to supplement.

What if I don’t have a working thyroid should I take iodine? – My new doctor who I love and trust, handed me the first disappointment of her. She said I should not take an iodine supplement because I no longer have a working thyroid to synthesize it (I had radioactive iodine “treatment). However, two leading professionals in this field sent me this email after I asked this question:

“What are your thoughts on people who have no thyroid via the removal or destruction? Is there a good reason for them to supplement? I cannot find ANY MD who addresses this issue and it is making me salty. LOL.”

Here were their responses:

Lynn Farrow, author of - The Iodine Crisis: What You Don't Know About Iodine Can Wreck Your Life

Carol,

Iodine is not just for the thyroid. Every cell in the body contains iodine. The patient reports in my book describe, brain function, allergies, skin, breast, ovaries, testicles, eyes and many other locations benefit.

Best of luck,

Dr. Eric Osansky, author of, Natural Treatment Solutions for Hyperthyroidism and Graves’ Disease

Hello,

It's a good question, and with regards to "thyroid health" there really isn't a good reason to supplement with iodine if one has received a complete thyroidectomy or if the thyroid gland has been completely obliterated with RAI.  However, iodine isn't just important for thyroid health, as it is important for breast and prostate health, can offer protection against pathogens, helps to prevent a toxicity problem from other halides (i.e. bromide, fluoride), etc.  So if someone has an iodine deficiency yet has no thyroid gland I do think it's important to correct the deficiency.

Best of health,

Dr. Eric

 How much iodine do I need? – Unfortunately, most of your average doctors won’t address the issue of iodine deficiency. It frustrates me when I hear statements like, “Talk to your doctor or get advice from your doctor.” I know this is the responsible thing to say to folks, but let’s be realistic...heck, these are the same MD’s who won’t prescribe T3 or run other tests besides TSH.

After my results showed an iodine deficiency and knowing how my doctor feels on the subject, I decided to supplement on my own. My body is overly sensitive to just about EVERYTHING; therefore, I decided to start slowly by cooking with iodized salt, instead of purchasing a supplement. Just doing that garnered immediate results of bromide detoxification. I’ve done many cleanses throughout my lifetime, so I know the feeling of a detox – fatigue, itchiness, joint pain, etc. After the ill effects of the detox, I immediately noticed a slight decrease in brain fog and my skin and nails significantly improved. I have only been cooking with iodized salt for about three weeks, hoping to see more improvements.

Click here or here for more information about the initial detoxification from bromides, when adding iodine to your diet.

And finally, iodine is not just for thyroid health –Iodine is an essential element for all humans. Just like any area in the body that is lacking a nutrient, you fortify. Do the same with iodine.

 

A recap and important things to remember about iodine

Iodine is not Sodium – many of your processed foods or canned foods have only sodium in it; not iodine.

Iodine is not only good for thyroid health; it is also good for breast, skin, hair, teeth and reproductive organs.

Iodine deficiency can cause immense brain fog.

Iodine, bromide, fluoride and chlorine are in the halogen family. Iodine is the only element within this group essential to humans, but we consume a large amount of the other elements via our food and water.

Iodine deficiency is the leading cause of preventable mental deficiency in the world today.

Natural food sources of iodine are seafood, kelp and plants grown in iodine-rich soil.

Now for the quiz. Sharpen your number two pencils

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Iodine Resources

Online

http://www.naturodoc.com/iodine.htm

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/05/04/iodine-deficiency-affect-childs-brain-function.aspx

http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/iodine12345/

http://iodineresearch.com/ortholoadingtest.html

http://hakalalabs.com/testing.html

http://ezinearticles.com/?Hashimotos:-The-Iodine-Iodide-Issue&id=6047388

http://www.drdach.com/Thyroid_Nodules.html

http://cypress.he.net/~bigmacnc/drflechas/index.htm

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3509517/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iodine

http://thyroid.about.com/od/thyroidbasicsthyroid101/a/5lies.htm

http://www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com/articles/can-taking-iodine-cause-an-autoimmune-thyroid-condition/

http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/lyme-disease-support-forums/medicine-treatments/10006906-is-iodine-safe-for-all-lyme-hashimotos-patients

http://www.thyroid.org/iodine-deficiency/

http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2011/oct2011_The-Silent-Epidemic-of-Iodine-Deficiency_01.htm

http://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20140526/iodine-deficiency-common-in-pregnancy-pediatricians-warn

http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Iodine-QuickFacts/

http://thyroid.about.com/cs/vitaminsupplement/a/iodine.htm

http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Iodine-QuickFacts/

Youtube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDRd40VK5PY

Library Books

Elements Chorine Fluorine, Bromine and Iodine, Knapp, Brian. J

Elements Sodium and Potassium, Knapp, Brian. J

The Elements Sodium, O’Daly, Anne

The Elements Iodine Gray, Leon

HIS BRAVE BATTLE--FIREFIGHTER STRICKEN WITH THYROID CANCER POST 9/11

Located in the Bedford Park section of the Bronx, Ladder Company 37 is one of the busiest firehouses in New York City. Stationed with Engine Co. 79 and Battalion 27, collectively, these fearless firefighters respond to over 11,000 calls per year.

One fateful call came on September 11, 2001 around 9:00 am, reporting that two Boeing 767 passenger planes crashed into one of the largest structures ever assembled, the World Trade Center. Dubbed by the media as Ground Zero, now almost twelve years later, that single event of terror is still impacting lives of the men and women who responded to the grisly scene.

A life forever changed by that horrific event is former New York fire department’s seasoned veteran Jim Reilly’s. Jim loved performing the duties required of his arduous job. So much so, that despite being off duty on 9/11, he still rushed to the scene of destruction and mayhem without hesitation. Jim was trained to save lives, thinking of others not himself was his sole focus.

Selfless acts like these are what many in the fire department do instinctively. What could happen is not on the minds of these brave men and women, but the unfortunate consequences are oftentimes inevitable.

So, it was not a total shock to Jim when a routine check-up for a cold turned into a discovery of a lump on his neck. It was thyroid cancer. The “C” word had been bandied about amongst the firefighters several years after 9/11 as a large number had already been stricken with various types of cancer, with thyroid cancer amongst the most common diagnosis. In fact, Jim’s partner with whom he worked alongside during the recovery efforts at Ground Zero, was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, as well.

Not only were the workers exposed to blazing infernos, they also had to trudge through flying debris, toxic chemicals, ash, smoke and thick dust. The scene was a noxious mixture with which many spent weeks in close proximity, in an effort to clean, save and restore what evil had done.

As a result:
**99% of exposed firefighters within one week complained of at least one new respiratory illness.

**Within six months three percent had the “WTC (World Trade Center) cough”.

**The number of sarcoid (inflammatory nodules on multiple organs) cases increased.

**263 new cases of cancer were reported from September 11, 2001 – 2008

Source - http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/wtc/html/rescue/know.shtml

Unfortunately, Jim is one of the 263 that received a cancer diagnosis. His disease was one of the worst cases amongst his peers, because the cancer had spread into his lymph nodes. Soon after diagnosis, he underwent a total thyroidectomy and radiation. He fully expected to return to what he loves, his passion, but because the cancer had spread, part of his neck had to be removed causing extensive nerve damage in his neck, shoulder and arms. The Chief Medical Officer had to deliver Jim the bad news: “Your firefighting days are over”.

Jim was stunned! He believed he could rehab his way back and retire on his terms.

Staying on active duty was not to be however, and so, the extensive process of retirement began in November 2011, nearly 10 years to the day of the attack. Then, on August 1, 2012, Jim met with the State Board of Directors who finally declared Jim a retired New York firefighter.

Today, Jim says ”I am still having a few side effects from my surgery. I am not able to lift my left arm because of nerve damage, and my whole left side of my neck is numb. This makes it very difficult for me to move my neck to the left. I will not give up on getting better. Every day I work at getting stronger, and hope that someday it will pay off”.

It is evident to me, when talking to Jim that he loved being a firefighter and retiring early was not a part of his plan. Jim has no regrets, though, despite contracting the cancer that ended his career. He knows adjusting to his new life is not going to be easy, nevertheless, if you ask Jim if he would have dashed to the scene of a terrorist attack again on his day off, his response was as swift as his actions on 9/11…”I would do it all over again”.



**On August 14, 2006 former governor of New York signed into legislation expanding health benefits to the workers with cancer and respiratory diseases, presuming that the cause came from working at ground zero. The legislation was called The Zadroga Act

**On January 2, 2011 President Barak Obama, signed this act into law.

**Nearly a year later after the act was signed the New York Health department conducted a study and is claiming that they “have found no clear link between cancer and the dust, debris and fumes released by the burning wreckage of the twin towers.”
For more info about this latest setback for the ailing firefighters you can click here:

Crazy Thyroid lady

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BRAIN FOG

A few weeks ago I was captivated by the beauty of the fog outside. The misty cloud-like blanket covering trees, streets and structures made that morning drive into work a pleasant one.

On the elevator, I joked with someone that it looks like my brain isn’t the only thing foggy this Monday morning. We both laughed.

But then when I sat at my desk staring at the computer for ten minutes trying to remember passwords, what I was supposed to do for the day and who I needed to call…I thought to myself, this is not a laughing matter.

I hate brain fog!

And just like outdoor fog, (sometimes visibility is 10 miles and sometimes a few feet) there are varying degrees of brain fog.

If you’ve read my book Wow Your Mom Really is Crazy, you know of my Googling habits, so, trying to understand fog and how it works both meteorologically and cerebrally… I took to the internet.

Weather –

Fog is made up of condensed water droplets which are the result of air being cooled where it can no longer hold the water vapor it contains. –Source weatherquestons.com

Brain –

(Umm…This is where it gets foggy)…I couldn’t find a good explanation as to what exactly is going on in the brain during brain fog. IS THERE A SCIENTIST IN THE HOUSE?

But I did find causes – Here are five common causes of brain fog

1. Hormonal imbalance
2. Dehydration
3. Diseases
4. Food or Chemical allergies
5. Drugs

We throw the term Brain Fog around, however it is not technically a diagnosis or a medical term used by doctors. This is unfortunate because chronic or severe brain fog can produce a wide range of issues anywhere from immense personal insecurities to dangerous situations causing bodily harm. I’m sure it costs businesses billions of dollars globally due to unproductivity. (I am still trying to remember my work password).

Here are five key techniques to help with brain fog.

1. Eat a healthy diet-The brain needs a lot of nutrients to function properly.
2. Get adequate rest.
3. Stay on your doctor-If your quality of life is affected by brain fog, don’t settle for this.
4. Stay hydrated-Drink the recommended 8-10 glasses of water per day.
5. Exercise-Exercise increases the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the brain.

Good luck, here’s hoping the only time you experience fog is when it is weather related.

The Crazy Thyroid Lady

INSOMNIA…NOOOOOOO – SLEEP-YEEESSSSSSS

How much sleep do you get?

Not getting enough sleep isn’t good.Requiring too much sleep can be just as bad…either way something could be wrong with your health.

Sleep has ALWAYS been one of my favorite pastimes,as a teen, I had turned snoozing into a hobby until my parents intervened. Tracing back to the origin of my illness, I probably had intermittent bouts of thyroid issues in my teens, twenties and early thirties. I would get so abnormally tired, that surely the sandman had used an anesthetic on me, instead of the harmless pixy dust he used on other folks to aid with their slumber.

But…I was Okay with this…

When that sleepy feeling came over me, I HAD to take a nap…there was no other alternative… I could be at work, school, doctor’s office waiting rooms- and a few times... in a parking garage (not safe, I know). Even after these power naps, I would still have no problem going to sleep at bedtime. Looking back, I am not sure why I accepted this condition, but I just LOVED sleep so much…I wasn’t about to take my concerns to an MD and have them ruin it! I would even have accomplices working for me, for example, I would enlist “lookouts” on my job to tell me if management was coming. They would yell out Hootie Hoo…or something like that…giving me the “heads up” to…well…get my head up.

AND THEN in my late 30’s and into my 40’s I became hyperthyroid…Ughhhhh. For the first time I was introduced to the evil diabolic villain - INSOMNIA.

Now, it’s time to go to the doctor!

After treatment for the hyperthyroid, my bouts of insomnia tapered off, but my anti-hero still came around during “that time of the month" and y’all this was one time too many as far as I was concerned.

So, here are the top 5 things I have done to conquer the evil “I” word:


1. Talked to my gynecologist-My doctor tested my hormones because my insomnia seemed to be associated with my menstrual cycle. Turns out, my hormone levels were way off. We got me back in balance with a bio identical hormone med. I did not want to take prescription sleep aids.

2. Exercise – Working out on a regular basis allows me to sleep longer and deeper. I notice a considerable, "restless" difference with my sleeping patterns when I don’t exercise.

3. Eat a healthy balanced diet and don’t eat right before going to bed-As I get older, munching on hot wings or salty chips as a midnight snack is no longer an option if I want affective sleep and/or have a cheerful disposition the next day.

4. De-stress before bed time-Erase from your thoughts work issues or anything else that will keep your mind racing. Play a game, watch an entertaining television show or read a book. (Keep your mind occupied with something mundane)

5. Hot bath or shower before bed-This makes me sleepy just thinking about it.

Nighty Night my fellow thyroidians, and have pleasant dreams

Crazy Thyroid Lady

LOSING IT...MY HAIR

At this moment, while writing this blog post…I am doing something I don’t like to do: getting my hair done. I would rather sit in a dentist chair than spend the many many hours it takes to get my hairconstructed. Why? Because tackling my tresses is a long, arduous process. But when the hair dresser is finished…whew, it is such a relief.

Some thyroid sufferers have escaped the unpleasant symptom of losing your hair and this was not initially a part of my thyroid symptom repertoire, but then sadly, one day it came…my hair kept falling in clumps down the drain.

I am not a vain person, evidenced by the slippers I wear just about everywhere I go (See last year's blog post Clothing Line for the Chronically Ill.) But, I want to look halfway decent, without spending hours on my hair everyday. Do you know how long it takes to do a Donald Trump “comb over” each morning, to cover up those bald areas? Plus, it’s just not a very feminine look.

This is why I have given up on some of my expensive hobbies to afford the various hair extension styles available nowadays. It can be a bit pricey, but for me it is, practical, durable and easy for this girl on the go.

You may have tried to defeat me this time thyroid disease, but I am a formidable foe. I keep coming back with another knockout punch and pretty hair.

Crazy Thyroid Lady

RAGING HORMONES

Spring is in the air. Flowers are blooming, the sun is making a brighter, longer appearance. Summer will be here soon. Thus, it is time for me to think about the bright side of having thyroid disease.

I once heard someone say that thyroid disease is a “hormonal” disease. Hmmmm I wonder if this is why I’m the only one in the family who truly understands my teenage son, because after all, the teenage years are a “hormonal disease“ as well… who is with me on that?!

It's like we speak, the same language or something.

Getting along with my teenager is definitely a plus! Another great benefit is that once upon a time I was socially inept, but now, after thyroid disease not only can I relate to teens, I can converse with menopausal and pregnant women. However, I can only interact with a pregnant woman for about 2 hours then things turn ugly.

I've got wacky and wild hormones gyrating, pumping, and…uh-whatever else hormones do-all throughout my body. This automatically places me with the “in” crowd. Yea!

How did I get so hip? Many theories abound about how severe hormonal diseases occur...

I do kid, but hormonal imbalance of any kind is serious business, it can cause a myriad of issues like thyroid disease, diabetes and some cancers. Many believe that this hormonal imbalance stems from years of ingesting excess hormones found in red meat, dairy products and eggs (to name a few). Not only are hormones eaten, but there are also chemical herbicides and pesticides that are hormone mimicking, and considered to be endocrine disrupters.

Various research institutes, universities, environmental protection organizations and concerned citizens believe the slow process of ingesting and inhaling hormones have caused the rise of illnesses over the past decades.

I am not sure if this contributed to my hormonal disease, but I do know that I can hang out with my son and his teenage buds anytime I want…hmmm where did he go, he was supposed to wait for me???

Crazy Thyroid Lady

Many experts believe that getting too much of a certain hormone can throw other hormones out of balance, perpetuating the hormonal disease we see today.

Below is a list of some well-known human hormones (not an exhaustive list) and their role in the body. I've also listed what they effect. If you are having serious issues in these areas, it may be a good idea to get your hormone levels checked.

MOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL EDITION

Happy Mother’s day! My hats off to any mom who suffers from a thyroid condition or any chronic illness.

In honor of you, I dedicate this blog. However, it's technically not just for the mommies with illnesses…No, this blog is also for those who have the awesome responsibility to make this a special day for you….Therefore, if you happen to print this blog off and strategically place it where it could be found…say…like… taped to one of the television remote controls…it might definitely be a win, win for everyone.

Top five things a mom with a chronic disease would want for Mother’s day –

5. Spa day/Massage-Chronic disease sufferers can have joint pain from head to toe, so this gift would be wonderful as well as therapeutic. Ahhhhh…Oh OK, where was I…

4. Leave mom alone for the day-Give her one day to herself. Let her have the house! If that's not possible, at least give her a room-to read, watch TV, stare at the wall…whatever.

3. Cook her favorite meal and deliver it to her in bed-Allow mom to rest her sore, tired feet. If she doesn’t trust you in her kitchen, then grab an awesome meal to go, from her favorite restaurant and bring it to her. Whichever idea you chose, don’t forget to clean up the mess!

2. Comfort, comfort, comfort-If you have a wife/mother who would rather “open” something when receiving a gift, then for her, I would go comfortable, like soft jammies or slippers. The more comfy the better.

1. Clean something you know she hates to do-Or something that may be difficult on her body, like scrubbing toilets, bathtubs, windows, mopping floors…,etc…

Having a chronic illness and being mom at the same time is very difficult. You are my hero and you deserve all five of those aforementioned gifts, plus much more. But, as a mom, I am sure you would agree that your baby (s) big or small, is truly the best and most rewarding gift of all.

The Crazy Thyroid Lady

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FIVE WAYS TO AVOID THE WORK WeaK

I work outside of the home five days a week. If you include my commute, I could easily be in “work mode” more than ten hours each day. If I don’t use those ten hours wisely, then by Friday-after work, I’m in bed faster than you can say “It’s the weekend!”

Seriously, I am just one big blur from my office door to my mattress at home. Some people spend Friday evening rockin’ to music during happy hour at their local pub, for me, if it has been a stressful, crazy week it’s rockabye baby!

I don’t want it to be like this! The weekends are supposed to be reserved for family, friends, fun and frolic.

To avoid coming down with my case of the “Fridays” I’ve come up with some ways to avoid this, and decided to pass it along to my thyroid family.

1. GO TO BED AT A DECENT TIME EACH NIGHT-I have found after contracting a thyroid disorder, I require more sleep. Therefore, I make sure I catch the right amount of zzzzz’s each night. To ensure a quality night’s sleep it is important to get exercise, eat a proper diet (not eating close to bedtime) and try to go to bed around the same time each night.

2. TIME MANAGEMENT-Create a daily “to do” list. This is a must for me, can’t rely on my memory anymore to get things done, sadly…those days are over. Plus, forgetting some important daily chores can cause unnecessary stress and stress can prevent a good night’s sleep.

3. WHY SO SERIOUS? – Chill out! You don’t have to be the office buffoon by putting fish in the water cooler or super gluing everything to the boss’s desk (this is not an admission of guilt in anyway) however, being way too serious all the time can cause an excess of worry, anxiety and depression. Those three things can lead to poor decision making.

4. TAKE A FEW MINI BREAKS-My workload is so large that taking too many breaks throughout the day would cause me an insurmountable amount of stress. I have to be careful not step away too many times, but at the same time, it is important to take a breather every once in a while.

5. AVOID THE COMPANY EMOTIONAL VAMPIRE-I know you have one! They lurk in every office. It gives these people great pleasure to see you in distress and they make it their mission to try to find ways to suck more of the life out of you. The best way to slay this person is to NOT let them get to you. Easier said than done, I know (especially if this is management) but the sooner you show this person that your “blood” is not available, they will seek out another victim.

There you have it!! It’s only five days but it can seem like a month if those days are filled with stress and monotony.

Make the most out of the week and create a STRONG Friday finish!

Love ya

Crazy Thyroid Lady!

DISEASES OFFER A SPEC-TACULAR VIEW!

This week’s blog is dedicated to my Father who passed away just five short months ago of cancer. I love and miss you Daddy!

My Father, a former military man, had a wife and two daughters. He did not want any of his girls to be sick, hurt or in pain-EVER! Scrapped knees, infections and menstrual maladies all had to be suffered in silence. Not because Dad was mean, he believed announcing an illness was a sign of weakness...well, at least that is what he told us.

In my late thirties, when I was diagnosed with an autoimmune thyroid disease, my Father would scoff at me for complaining about things like fatigue, or joint pain. This was after he would call me to ask, “Hey, how are you doing?”…..but not wanting to hear (or deal with) the truth, he would then say: “You feel GREAT, stop saying you are tired.”

It wasn’t like I was a complainer; he just NEVER wanted to hear me say I was anything other than fantastic.

Last year, when my Dad was sickened with cancer, around Christmas time he said to me, “I realize now what it means to have a chronic illness, baby girl, and I apologize for ever down-playing what you have been going through over the past few years.”

This meant the world to me because it was never attention I was seeking, it was just understanding.

He went onto say, “But you know, we are blessed to have the opportunity to view the world with a different “set of glasses” than the pair we had on before.”
Some would say, “Blessed” doesn’t seem like the word most fitting, but oh… I knew exactly what he meant.

The best way I can describe it…it is like being fitted with a special pair of glasses, not the 3-D variety, where everything is distorted, not bifocals where everything is bigger, not UV where things are blocked out, and definitely not rose-colored. They are just real, authentic glasses, which help you see what is important.

With the new pair, we identify with what “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff “truly means-it’s not just a catchy book title to us. We feel this mantra deeply within our soul, because, truth is, we can’t sweat it. We don’t have the strength, the energy, or disposition, and on occasion the memory – (Now…what were we fighting about again?)

This truly is a blessing!

My dad’s new pair of glasses meant he could accept both of our diseases because it was reality… Good, bad or ugly.... It is life. Acceptance, understanding, and loving what life has to offer is much easier than distorting, blocking and making things bigger than what they are.

Battling an illness is not easy, however experiencing life with real glasses is… Eyeglasses that help us see what’s most important, during this holiday season and throughout the year and that is-Faith, Friends and Family…the rest is...well, small stuff.

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

From The Crazy Thyroid Lady!

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THIS WEEK'S THYROID NEWS!

I escaped!! My husband and son have me chained to a manual 1957 Adler Universal 200, large heavy duty typewriter. I miss my thyroid family so much, sob, that I snuck out for a bit to see what’s up?…HI!! How’s it going?

I also broke out to post SOMETHING on my blog this week.

Plus, I think the fresh air will do me some good and perhaps help with my writer’s block….UGH!

Welp, I’d better get back to it…In the meantime, gonna leave you with some thyroid news….(whispering) I better get back to my book...SSHHHH... here they come.

HYPERTHYROID INFO:

http://astawerks.net/five-significant-reasons-to-relieve-and-prevent-hyperthyroidism/

YOGA FOR THE THYROID

http://yogawithkalidasa.com/yoga-benefits/yoga-for-thyroid-and-weight-loss/

LOVE THIS SITE!

http://empoweradrenal.com/thyroid-conditions

THYROID CANCER NEWS

http://www.cancer8.com/thyroid-cancer/symptoms.html

THE SPORTS SECTION
LPGA GOLFER

http://www.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/article.aspx?subjectid=224&articleid=20111113_224_B9_CUTLIN377636