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Potassium iodide (KI) dosing in a nuclear emergency
Concerns about a possible nuclear accident in the Ukraine are fueling interest in dosing potassium iodide (KI) to protect the thyroid gland. An acute overdose of potassium iodine (KI) protects the thyroid gland from harm during a nuclear emergency. There are signs that some Europeans are already stocking up on high-dose KI tablets designed for…
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Petition update 01: Testimonials, and our petition in context
A few days ago, on March 25, we launched a public petition on a social media site and posted the research-based rationale on our website titled “Petition: Include thyroid disease in Canada’s chronic diseases list.” At the time of posting, only 5 days later, we already have: 272 Supporters 108 Shares If this rate keeps up,…
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Petition: Include thyroid disease in Canada’s chronic diseases list
We are planning to launch a formal federal petition to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) to add thyroid disease to its list of 20 diseases under surveillance by the Canadian Chronic Disease Surveillance System (CCDSS). Our first step is to test the waters with this Change.org petition! Sign the petition at Change.org here:…
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Milk thistle alters thyroid hormone transport
Milk thistle (also known as silybum marianum) is plant in the Asteraceae family. Milk thistle is widely promoted as a liver supplement. It is sometimes sold as “Silymarin” or “Chardon-Marie” (derived from carduus marianus). On the internet, many websites and blogs are proclaiming that milk thistle can support thyroid hormone health simply by means of…
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TBAb hypothyroidism diagnosed in a mother and baby
In this post, I’d like to share with you a real-life story, suitable for the holiday season, that might warm your hearts as much as it warmed mine. And by the end, it might even motivate you to learn more or take action. Newsflash from 2016: A newborn baby’s hypothyroidism with a TSH of 117…