Hypothyroidism – What Are Some Natural Treatments?

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Indexed  May 24, 2011

More than 5 million Americans suffer from Hypothyroidism and as many as 10% of American women may have some form of thyroid dysfunction! Many people have hypothyroidism without even realizing it! What is the thyroid gland and what does it do? The thyroid gland is situated at the base of the throat and is stimulated by the pituitary gland to produce hormones which are important for the functioning and maintenance of all the cells in the body and for metabolism. If there is an underproduction of thyroid hormones, hypothyroidism will result. Overproduction causes hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid. There are different types of thyroid disease and dysfunction. * Hashimotos Disease or Thyroiditis (one of the most common forms of hypothyroidism, an auto-immune disease of the thyroid gland) * Hypothyroidism caused by a sluggish thyroid gland or thyroid ...   See the complete post here