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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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An inexpensive supplement may help prevent certain forms of thyroid disease. The mineral selenium can help prevent thyroiditis and some autoimmune hypothyroidism conditions.
Index: 10 Things You Can Do to Prevent A Thyroid Condition
- 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...
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