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10 Things You Can Do to Prevent A Thyroid Condition

By Mary Shomon, About.com

Updated: November 2, 2006

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Don't Think Your Doctor Will Tell You Everything...

Knowing what the risk factors are for thyroid disease is an important part of your success in preventing thyroid conditions in yourself and family members. Read all you can, subscribe to my weekly thyroid newsletter, read books about thyroid and autoimmune disease, and stay informed on the latest information to help you protect your health and the health of those you love!

Mary Shomon, About.com's Thyroid Guide since 1997, is a nationally-known patient advocate and best-selling author of 10 books on health, including "The Thyroid Hormone Breakthrough: Overcoming Sexual and Hormonal Problems at Every Age," "The Thyroid Diet: Manage Your Metabolism for Lasting Weight Loss," "Living Well With Hypothyroidism: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You...That You Need to Know," "Living Well With Graves' Disease and Hyperthyroidism," "Living Well With Autoimmune Disease," and "Living Well With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia." Click here for more information on Mary Shomon.

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