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Top Ten Thyroid Stories of 2006

2006 was another busy year when it comes to thyroid news. If you're new to thyroid disease, or you haven't had as much time to stay up on all the news, here's a quick look back at the year's hottest thyroid-related stories, covering everything from TSH levels, to the doctor who thinks some thyroid patients are we're mental cases, to fears about generic thyroid medication, to Chernobyl's 20th anniversary, to the highly advertised supplement Alvidar, to ways to keep hypothyroid mothers and their babies safe.

After reading this helpful recap, you'll have a birds-eye view of the most important thyroid news of 2006 -- not to mention key information that can help you feel and live well! Take a quick look back now.

Nano Design Adjustment May Help Find, Clear Some Water Contaminants

Experiments designed to test discrepancies in theoretical computational chemistry have turned up a barely two-angstrom difference that may lead to a new approach to locate and remove dangerous toxins such as perchlorate and nitrates from the environment.

The research targets toxic groundwater contaminants that contain negatively charged ions known as anions (a-NI-ens), which are historically difficult to remove. Perchlorate, a rocket fuel additive recently linked to thyroid deficiency in women, has contaminated more than 450 wells in California alone. Nitrate contamination, which results mainly from the use of nitrogen fertilizer, is a leading cause of shutdowns of wells and public water supplies in the United States.

Can Your Hypothyroidism be Treated Naturally?

I am often asked if there is a "natural" way to treat hypothyroidism. And the answer really depends on what is meant by "natural." Are you talking about natural prescription drugs, or seeing an herbalist, or going it on your own with supplements and herbs? Take a look at these various "natural" options, and whether they might be the answer for you.

Winterize Your Thyroid: 10 Tips for Surviving the Winter Cold

BRRRRR... I think the high today here in Washington was about 39 degrees. Even my bones are cold!! So it's that time of year when more and more of us are up to our necks in cold weather...even snow! Surviving the cold weather season means it's time to pay attention to some very specific tips for thyroid patients that can help you "winterize" your thyroid, and enjoy better health during these colder months.  Have you winterized your thyroid yet?