Thyroid

The production of each hormone is kept balanced by the feedback mechanism between the individual gland (the thyroid, for example), the hypothalamus, and the pituitary gland. If a gland overproduces or underproduces a hormone, the master glands register this from the amount of hormone in the bloodstream. The master glands then respond by regulating the hormonal production. The system works with great precisior; despite the fact tat the hormones are transported in the bloodstream and are…

People with heart problems, including a fast heart rate (tachycardia) or heart failure. People with an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism). People who are susceptible to blockages in the urinary tract and difficulty passing urine, for example men with an enlarged prostate gland. People with constipation or who are susceptible to blockages in the intestines. People…

It seems that all too often, accounts are aired of failed attempts to lose weight. These typically begin with a period of rapid weight loss, followed by an eventual decline into a plateau, at which point the scale refuses to budge. As it seems that this stagnation is not caused by a lack of will or loss of motivation, certain theories have been raised to provide an explanation. One such theory is that of metabolic damage: the phenomenon in which one’s body comes to actively resist weight loss.…

To understand radiation safety, one must first be familiar with the term radiation. Simply put, radiation may be defined as energy traveling through space as waves or high speed particles. There are two types of radiation, ionizing and non-ionizing (e.g. Heat, visible light), they are differentiated by how they interact with matter. Non- ionizing radiation is essential to life, but excessive exposures can cause tissue damage. Ionizing radiation has sufficient energy to ionize atoms and…

with her that supports this. Her alcohol use is described as occasional, and does not appear to be a clinical concern. The recent blood tests conducted by her primary care physician indicate that her health is good, and thyroid function in normal, ruling out over active thyroid as a cause of her symptoms. Based on the initial clinical impression, it is likely that Ms. A. suffers from Generalized Anxiety Disorder GAD). This paper will explore pharmacological treatment approaches for GAD. It…

During the mid 1990s, scientist had numerous discoveries about endocrine disruption, and that common occurring impurities can inhibit with the natural hormonal signals controlling foetal development. The term endocrine disruptor was created at the wingspread conference center in Wisconsin in 1991. Several articles had a key impact on such a creation. One paper in 1993 by Theo Colborn. Through this paper she stated that the “environmental chemicals distribute the development of the endocrine…

Donovan 1Harleigh DonovanProfessor SpollenENGL-151-DLJuly 21, 2017Is It Actually What You Think It Is?In today's society, many epidemics are on a come up. Veganism happens to be one.Veganism is a diet that faces away from animal based products, including meats, eggs and dairy products. This allows for a nutritious meal to be downgraded, due to lacking foods. While veganism is presumed to be healthy, but it lacks vital vitamins, relies heavily on soy products and the effectiveness of the…

Every year one thousand nine hundred and sixty kids from ages zero to nineteen die from cancer each year. Hazel Lancaster thought she was of the unlucky few after she was diagnosed with Stage Four Thyroid Cancer. Waiting for time to clock her out was all she ever looked forward to. Until a mysterious boy came into her life through support group meetings Hazel was waiting to implode. In John Green novel The Fault In Our Stars, Hazel Lancaster rebels against her society’s unfair limitation towards…

Also referred to as tendinitis, tendonitis refers to the irritation or inflammation of a tendon. Tendons are e thick cords that connect bones to muscles in the body. Causes of Tendonitis Tendonitis mostly results from repetitive minor impact on an area or sudden injury. Some of the activities known to cause tendonitis include raking, gardening, cleaning house, carpentry, throwing and pitching, skiing, golfing, playing tennis, painting, scrubbing, and shoveling among others. The wrong posture…

Abraham Lincoln lost his life at Ford’s theatre, he led a great life. He married Mary Todd Lincoln and had four boys, only one of them living to the age of maturity. The other three sons sadly died of disease including pneumonia,Typhoid fever and Thyroid Cancer. Their names were William, Edward and Todd. Abraham Lincoln played with them while he was in office, whenever he had free time. He cared about them very much and was devastated when they…