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How to Develop Nose Breathing
The human body is naturally designed for respiration through the nose. Located in each nostril are hairs designed to filter dirt and debris ingested from the air while breathing. The mucous membranes located within the nose are intended to prepare the air for consumption by warming it before it ente
Allergy & Sinus Relief for Children
According to the National Institutes of Health, children's allergies are on the rise in part because kids are spending more time indoors than outdoors. Sinus issues are common side effects of seasonal allergies in children. Excessive sneezing, runny nose, stuffy nose and sinus congestion can be very
Travel tips - air, sea, car - for thyroid patients
Tips for thyroid patients who are traveling by airplane, boat, train, car or bus - including tips on medication, and protecting the immune system.
What Are the Causes of a Stuffy Nose & Headache Year Round?
A stuffy nose and headache are troublesome enough when the symptoms suggest a typical cold, but they may indicate something more serious if they persist for any prolonged time.
3 Drugs That Can Treat Hyperthyroidism and Graves' Disease
A look at antithyroid drugs used to treat Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism, including propylthiouracil / PTU, methimazole / Tapazole, and carbimazole / Neomercazole.
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Examples of art on the walls of the tunnels at the Rochester Institute of Technology/National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Are Public Citizen & Worst Pills a Public Menace for Thyroid Patients?
The Public Citizen organization and its Worst Pills newsletter disseminate incorrect and potentially dangerous information about the thyroid drug Armour Thyroid, used to treat hypothyroidism.
Learn Hundreds of Sign Language Words with This Guide
Looking for a sign? Check out this A-Z reference guide for the signs to words and phrases.
How to Clear Your Ears when Flying
When you fly, changes in elevation during ascending and descending causes fluctuations in air pressure. If you have a cold, congested nose or throat or sinus infection, it is possible for your Eustachian tube (the tube connecting your middle ear to the back of your nose and throat) to get blocked.
Physical Signs of Radiation
Although we are exposed to small amounts of radiation every day through cell phones, microwaves and other common appliances, too much radiation exposure from x-ray machines or toxic waste can cause extreme illness and even death. There are several physical signs of radiation. If you have any of the
The Truth About Thyroid Patients and Cold Medicine
Cough & Cold Medicines and Decongestants: Why Thyroid Patients Need to Know? Why do some over-the-counter cough medicines, cold medicines, and decongestants say do not take them if you have thyroid disease? What can thyroid patients safely take for cold and influenza? And what natural treatments are
How to Lose Weight With a Thyroid Condition
If you have a thyroid condition, weight changes are probably one of your more noticeable symptoms. Hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid, is generally associated with weight loss. Hypothyroidism is a condition where your body does not make enough of the thyroid hormone. One of the most common si
Holistic and alternative medicine for hypothyroidism
A look at holistic approaches for hypothyroidism, including diet, soy, endocrine disruptors, supplements, yoga, guided mediation, and chiropractic care.
Radiation & Thyroid Disease
The connection between thyroid disease and radiation mainly involves one particular radioactive isotope of radioactive iodine, known as I-131. This type of iodine is a byproduct of nuclear power. It is unstable and easily absorbed by the thyroid.
How to Reduce Redness Around the Crease of the Nose
Redness around the crease of the nose may be caused by an allergy, chemical reaction from soap or makeup, infection, fungus, dry skin, dermatitis, injury, or irritation from frequently blowing your nose. The redness around your nose may be accompanied by pain, itching and swelling. You may notice th
TSH Significantly Drops in Afternoon, TSH Tests May Miss Diagnosis
TSH Significantly Drops in Afternoon, TSH Tests May Miss Diagnosis