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How to treat a cold during pregnancy

The Checkup by Singlecare

Phenylephrine became popular after a federal law was passed in 2006 requiring sales of Sudafed (pseudoephedrine) to be moved behind the pharmacy counter (though you still don’t need a prescription to get it). Some studies suggest curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, may even have antiviral properties.

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Methylprednisolone interactions to avoid

The Checkup by Singlecare

Key takeaways: Methylprednisolone is an effective therapeutic agent to control immune responses and inflammation. However, its use can result in serious adverse effects that other medications with similar side effect profiles can compound.

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Turmeric for Your Thyroid and Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Benefits and Uses of Curcumin Turmeric’s medicinal benefits can mostly be attributed to compounds called curcuminoids. Combining curcumin with piperine, an alkaloid found in black pepper, extends the life of curcumin in the body, making its compounds more therapeutically effective. Published 2006 Mar 17. doi:10.7759/cureus.3858

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Approach to Fibrocystic Breasts with Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Interestingly, these foods can also contain estrogen-mimicking compounds, which can contribute to estrogen dominance. A 2018 study found that a compound called zearalenone, an estrogen-like fungi, can colonize wheat, corn, and other grains. US NHANES, 2005-2006. Consider Lifestyle Changes. Food Intolerances. 2019;11(7):1684.

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Selenium: The Nutrient That Can Reduce Thyroid Antibodies by 40%

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Selenium is vital to our body’s ability to convert T4 to T3, and has a balancing effect on our thyroid and immune health. There are many different types of selenoproteins that focus on different functions relating to thyroid and immune system support. Why such an impact on so many? This is how autoimmunity starts. percent felt worse.

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Is Stevia Good or Bad for Hashimoto’s Disease?

The Thyroid Pharmacist

I knew he was right — sugar can contribute to a yeast overgrowth, lowered immunity, blood sugar issues, weight gain, diabetes, and a whole host of health problems (1-3) — but I was a sugar addict, and it was devastating to think that I would have to let go of this old friend and not have any sweetness in my life. What is Stevia? Stanhope KL.

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Histamine and Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Histamine is an important chemical in the immune system that is released by cells during hypersensitivity or inflammatory reactions. [1] 1] In simple terms, when your body is exposed to a reactive compound, histamine increases and turns on inflammatory processes in order to protect the body from that compound.