Goiter is the enlargement or swelling of the thyroid gland. Worldwide, the most common cause of goiter is iodine deficiency. However, here in the U.S., the story is quite different.
The debate on iodine is ongoing. One prominent Midwest physician whose practice is focused on thyroid disorders suggests that 96% of his patients are deficient. However, a leading biochemist researcher and professor suggests there's an abundant amount of iodine in the food supply.
Evidence is increasingly showing that the rise in breast cancer in the U.S. is due to a lack of iodine.
Regardless of the exact statistics, you should get your iodine levels checked if you have a thyroid problem. Your doctor should be able to perform an iodine test for you. Doctor's Data has an easy 24-hour urine test kit available to test iodine levels.
This article is about more than iodine, however, since we are talking about goiter. The leading cause of goiter in the U.S. is Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Hashimoto's, an autoimmune disorder, causes your body to attack your immune system and your thyroid.
The causes of Hashimoto's may be due to the environment, genetics, hormone imbalances, chemical exposure, stress, diet, or a combination of all of these.
I once read a statement from a prominent medical journal that stated 95% of all illness and disease is due to the environment and/or diet. Think about that statement for a minute...
This means that YOU can control your destiny; or if you have Hashimoto's, there's a good chance you can turn your life around using diet and controlling your environment.
Goiter means that your thyroid is enlarged or swollen. Where there's swelling, there is inflammation, and inflammation can be managed with diet.
Goiter means your thyroid is enlarged and inflamed. You can lessen inflammation with the right diet.
Of course, make sure you have your doctor check ALL of your thyroid hormones, and not just your TSH levels. This will help manage your hormones.
You want to make sure your physician checks ALL of your thyroid hormones, not just your TSH levels. Once you know your hormone levels, it will be easier to manage your hormones.
Here's a checklist for you:
Here's a checklist for you:
Check your thyroid hormones.
Reduce stress.
Minimize sugar intake.
Eliminate food sensitivities/allergies.
Most medical conditions can be managed successfully by strengthening the immune system rather than popping a pill. However, if you use this integrative approach, your success rate will go up.
It takes more than popping a pill to cure most medical conditions. Strengthening your immune system is vital to help your body return to good health. If you use this integrative approach, you'll be much more likely to succeed.
Eat well and be well,
Dr. Kevin Dobrzynski DN
The debate on iodine is ongoing. One prominent Midwest physician whose practice is focused on thyroid disorders suggests that 96% of his patients are deficient. However, a leading biochemist researcher and professor suggests there's an abundant amount of iodine in the food supply.
Evidence is increasingly showing that the rise in breast cancer in the U.S. is due to a lack of iodine.
Regardless of the exact statistics, you should get your iodine levels checked if you have a thyroid problem. Your doctor should be able to perform an iodine test for you. Doctor's Data has an easy 24-hour urine test kit available to test iodine levels.
This article is about more than iodine, however, since we are talking about goiter. The leading cause of goiter in the U.S. is Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Hashimoto's, an autoimmune disorder, causes your body to attack your immune system and your thyroid.
The causes of Hashimoto's may be due to the environment, genetics, hormone imbalances, chemical exposure, stress, diet, or a combination of all of these.
I once read a statement from a prominent medical journal that stated 95% of all illness and disease is due to the environment and/or diet. Think about that statement for a minute...
This means that YOU can control your destiny; or if you have Hashimoto's, there's a good chance you can turn your life around using diet and controlling your environment.
Goiter means that your thyroid is enlarged or swollen. Where there's swelling, there is inflammation, and inflammation can be managed with diet.
Goiter means your thyroid is enlarged and inflamed. You can lessen inflammation with the right diet.
Of course, make sure you have your doctor check ALL of your thyroid hormones, and not just your TSH levels. This will help manage your hormones.
You want to make sure your physician checks ALL of your thyroid hormones, not just your TSH levels. Once you know your hormone levels, it will be easier to manage your hormones.
Here's a checklist for you:
Here's a checklist for you:
Check your thyroid hormones.
Reduce stress.
Minimize sugar intake.
Eliminate food sensitivities/allergies.
Most medical conditions can be managed successfully by strengthening the immune system rather than popping a pill. However, if you use this integrative approach, your success rate will go up.
It takes more than popping a pill to cure most medical conditions. Strengthening your immune system is vital to help your body return to good health. If you use this integrative approach, you'll be much more likely to succeed.
Eat well and be well,
Dr. Kevin Dobrzynski DN
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