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Show This to Your Doctor : A Heartfelt Message from a Concerned GP Focusing on Thyroid Restoration

Submitted by Richard L.Shames on August 29, 2011 - 12:59


To my Colleagues,

Here is a useful clinical pearl. It comes from 40 years starting at Harvard, University of Pennsylvania, & NIH; then in government-funded community health centers, followed by decades in private practice.
Thyroid imbalance can be as complex and as difficult to manage as diabetes. It deserves our full creative attention.

One over – rated test (TSH alone) is not able to provide a complete diagnosis.
One over – rated medicine (levothyroxine alone) is far from optimal treatment.

Eye Opening New Study Demands Attention

Submitted by Richard L.Shames on August 13, 2011 - 15:12



There is a disturbing new study just out. It's regarding the over-prescribing of antidepressant medicines. In the August 8 issue of journal Health Affairs, was an article entitled “The Proportion of Anti-depressants Prescribed Without a Psychiatric Diagnosis is Growing.”

Doctors Unleash Solution to Thyroid Imbalance

Submitted by Lynn on August 9, 2011 - 13:17

For immediate Release
Contact: Jenny Kaplan
707-578-1336
gojennykaplan@yahoo.com

Thyroid Imbalance has Silently Mushroomed into a Common Illnesses Affecting 1 out of Every 10 Americans

Local Drs. Unleash the Solution to this Illusive Illness

Thyroid problems don't often kill you, but they can make you wish you were dead at times!

Submitted by Karilee on August 9, 2011 - 12:36
Dear Friends:

We hope this finds you enjoying the beautiful weather, wherever you live.

As we often say, "Thyroid problems don't often kill you, but they can make you wish you were dead at times!"

As summer edges toward fall, we have been enjoying the launch of our newest book, Thyroid Mind Power (Rodale). 

Is It Your Mind or Your Thyroid That’s Got You Down?

Submitted by Karilee on August 2, 2011 - 05:10

People suffering from anxiety or depression will be interested in knowing that their mental health conditions can be caused by a thyroid imbalance. 

Treating mental health is no longer just a matter of treating the mind.

Radioactive Iodine and Thyroid Health

Submitted by Dr. Richard Shames on May 5, 2011 - 10:18

Here is a tip about the increasing amounts of radioactive iodine from the damaged power plant in Japan, and the understandable concern we all feel. 

People are generally quite surprised to learn how important their thyroid function is to their total overall health, including mental well-being.  Also surprising is just how easily thyroid balance is disrupted by environmental pollutants.  One notorious pollutant is radioactive iodine, an unavoidable waste product created by nuclear fission power plants.

Better Hormone Care with the Thyroid Mind Power Plan

Submitted by Karilee on April 14, 2011 - 08:14

It is with great joy in my heart that I sit down to share with you. 

At times of chaos,and upheaval, we need to feel our very best to meet the many challenges at hand. 

Instead, you're on your own, feeling okay at times-- and lousy at times. 
Do you have what it takes to face the onslaught of today's living? 

We have some valuable news for you -- 
Chronic autoimmune and inherited conditions improve with superior food and vitamin products. 

An Update On The Thyroid - Gynecology Connection

Submitted by tmpsuperadmin on February 3, 2011 - 16:25

 

By Richard Shames, M.D. & Karilee Shames, Ph.D, R.N.

Here is the first and introductory installment for a series of art icles on the thyroid - female hormone connection.

Estrogen, Menopause ~ and Your Thyroid

Submitted by tmpsuperadmin on February 3, 2011 - 16:24

 

By Richard Shames, M.D. & Karilee Shames, Ph.D, R.N

With researchers discovering that the benefits of estrogen are overrated and dangers underreported, it may be time to focus on your thyroid.

The Adrenal-Thyroid Connection

Submitted by tmpsuperadmin on February 3, 2011 - 16:23

 

A Look at the Relationship, with Drs. Richard and Karilee Shames

An interview by Mary Shomon as it appears on her website Thyroid-Info. 
http://www.thyroid-info.com/articles/shamesadrenal.htm

Mary Shomon
Is there an important adrenal component to thyroid optimization?

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