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An inexpensive fix for infertility

February 28, 2012

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by Dr. Mark Starr —  The thyroid gland was once nicknamed the third ovary. The various hormone-producing tissues do not work properly when the body is low on thyroid because the thyroid is the master gland. This piece of forgotten information can save many women a lot of trouble. Too little thyroid and tadpoles cannot […]

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Frequent infections could be from hypothyroidism

February 28, 2012

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by Dr. Mark Starr —  One of the hallmarks of a sluggish metabolism (hypothyroidism) is a tendency to suffer frequent infections that last longer and are more severe than the norm. Upper-respiratory problems such as ear infections, colds, bronchitis or even pneumonia are the most common types of infections and are often due to a […]

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Is the FDA taking desiccated thyroid off the market?

February 28, 2012

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by Mary Budinger —  The shortage of natural desiccated thyroid began a year ago when the sole American supplier changed the manufacturing process that turns the thyroid glands of pigs into powder. This caused shortages for both major suppliers of desiccated thyroid, Forest (Armour Thyroid) and RLC Labs (Nature-Throid and Westhroid). Forest recalled a large […]

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Natural Thyroid Care

February 27, 2012

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by Dr. Larry Wilson —  The thyroid gland is not large, but it functions as the “spark plugs” of the body, giving a person plenty of energy for every bodily activity. Thyroid problems are among the most prevalent health disorders. Hypothyroidism. The most common thyroid condition is called hypothyroidism, or a low-functioning thyroid. Symptoms often […]

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Intelligent rehab for injuries

February 26, 2012

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by Dr. Mark Starr —  Had President John F. Kennedy lived another year, his legacy likely would have included the story of his astounding recovery from the chronic pain that caused him to use crutches much of the time when the cameras were turned off. In 1961 the President’s physicians had become alarmed at Kennedy’s […]

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Thyroid cancer on the rise

February 26, 2012

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by Dr. Alan Christianson —  We have all heard of breast, prostate and colorectal cancers, but did you know that thyroid cancer is now the nation’s fastest growing type of cancer? Recently released numbers show the annual rate of increase to be 6.5 percent per year over the last decade, drastically up from prior estimates […]

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Rife frequencies: The answer for cancer and Lyme disease

February 25, 2012

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by Brenda Haas-Krieger — Dr. Royal Rife was an inventor who proved in the 1930s that microorganisms, including cancer, can be readily destroyed with the use of frequencies. He discovered that every living organism vibrates at its own unique frequency. Think of the opera singer who is able to hit just the right note long […]

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Health news you can use

February 24, 2012

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A review of 30 years of research has suggested that vegetarians may be at higher risk for heart disease. by Dr. Alan Christianson —  New research shows that vegans and vegetarians may be at higher risk for heart disease; how perchlorate affects the thyroid gland; how low-carbohydrate diets affect diabetes; that low fat may not […]

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Lithium may cause hypo-thyroidism and weight gain

February 23, 2012

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by Dr. Tara Peyman —  Lithium, one of the most commonly prescribed medications for bipolar disorder, can help stabilize mood and reduce symptoms of mania. However, it is important to understand the risks and potential side effects of taking this medication. A frequent side effect of most mood stabilizers, including lithium, is weight gain. This […]

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