10 Things You Can Do to Prevent A Thyroid Condition

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

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.

• Ask for a Thyroid Collar When X-Rayed
• Stop Smoking!!
• Test for and Treat Thyroid Antibodies (Your Doctor May Not Know About This!)
• Don't Go Soy Crazy: Too Much Soy Is NOT Healthy
• Try Selenium: A Thyroid Super-Nutrient
• Keep Potassium Iodide On Hand for A Nuclear Emergency
• Watch Out for Fluoride: What's Good for Teeth May Be Bad for The Thyroid
• Look Out for Your Water and Produce: Thyroid Dangerous Chemical Everywhere...
• Get Celiac Disease/Gluten Intolerance Diagnosed and Treated
• Don't Think Your Doctor Will Tell You Everything...