The Thyroid Pharmacist

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Several years ago, after reading research about all of the toxins commonly used in flame retardants (and learning about all of the many products in my home that contain these chemicals… somewhat of a shocking list), I looked at my mattress label, only to learn it contained one of the chief offenders. Labels (Furniture, Fabrics, and Carpet).

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Furnishings Furniture and carpeting can be a significant source of VOCs (volatile organic compounds), which are emitted as gasses from a variety of both solid and liquid sources. Published February 2, 2010. My readers can use code IZABELLAWENTZ for 15% off all Starter Kits.) 27 April 2015. Accessed April 18, 2022. link] Brent GA.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Dose: While the label of the product recommends taking two capsules per day, I used higher doses, building up to four capsules, three times per day. The probiotic has been so successful in inducing remission, it has been labeled as a “medical food.” link] Published March 2010. thingsIlearnedthehardway). J Fungi (Basel).

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 29, 2022

I’ve seen a number of airborne toxins showing up as frequent triggers/exacerbating factors for my clients’ autoimmune conditions — mold, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and artificial/synthetic fragrances, in particular. For sunscreens and other over-the-counter drugs, fragrances must be identified on the label.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Fibrocystic breasts used to be labeled as a disease, but given how common they are, they’re now simply referred to as “fibrocystic breasts.” (7) Interestingly, these foods can also contain estrogen-mimicking compounds, which can contribute to estrogen dominance. link] Published September 2010. 2017;22(9):1409.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

OCTOBER 27, 2023

I started talking to Carter Black, RPh, my compounding pharmacist, about the symptoms I was experiencing, and he suggested that I have my adrenals tested. Garlic Oil Garlic is another natural compound that provides a host of health benefits. Precautions Do not take more than the recommended dose on the label.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 7, 2023

In a study done in 2010, NAC and 15-Deoxy-Prostaglandin J2 (a fatty acid compound with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties) exerted a protective effect against autoimmune thyroid destruction in vivo. [47] Research has shown that people with Hashimoto’s disease have lower levels of glutathione. Indian J Endocrinol Metab.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JANUARY 20, 2023

Please consider the following and be sure to read the precautions on individual labels before you try a new herb, supplement, or blend. (In Some individuals may be sensitive to anthraquinone compounds, which are present in aloe latex (taken from the outer skin of the plant) and aloe whole leaf extracts. Anc Sci Life. Pharmacognosy Res.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

MARCH 7, 2025

to fluoride in my tap water, to hidden mold in my home, to my shampoo and deodorant (have you ever read those labels?!), 16] Even more concerning, of the 133 different VOCs found across all tested products, only one, ethanol, was actually listed on any label! From indoor pollutants like formaldehyde (yes, really!),

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Ozempic is a GLP-1 agonist and is actually marketed as a diabetes drug, but many physicians are prescribing it for weight loss (off label-use). Ozempic’s label warns, “In studies with rodents, Ozempic® and medicines that work like Ozempic® caused thyroid tumors, including thyroid cancer. 2010 Jun;39(2):419-46, table of contents.

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