Thyroid NZ
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Thyroid New Zealand is a voluntary organisation founded by thyroid patients for thyroid patients in NZ. FB: https://t.co/I4mN38Eq6i
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Joined March 2012
The Thyroid NZ website is LIVE again! With a new look & a new address, so please renew your bookmarks! Which subjects that aren't covered yet on our site would you like to see added? Visit & share: https://t.co/9FOT5NgmYX
#ThyroidAwarenessWeek #ITAW
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Wishing you all a Merry Christmas 🌟 Meri Kirihimete! Best wishes from Thyroid New Zealand! 🦋
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More information about Vitamin D and sensible sun exposure is available on the Healthify website. 🧵 3/3
healthify.nz
Find out how to make sure you get enough vitamin D from the sun without risking skin cancer.
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More information about the recommended dietary intake (RDI) and food sources of vitamin D can be found on the NZ Nutrition foundation website. 🧵 2/3
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Vitamin D is essential for the normal functioning of many organs, including the thyroid gland. Research has associated vitamin D deficiency with autoimmune conditions, including autoimmune thyroid disease. 🧵 1/3
New guidelines recommend people aged 75 and older consider taking vitamin D supplements. Elina Hypponen & Joshua Sutherland @UniversitySA explain why https://t.co/UZ71RMnACb
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AACE President, @DrSusanSamson1 explains the importance of a thorough diagnostic evaluation when assessing for hypothyroidism, as its symptoms often overlap with other conditions. Read more: https://t.co/u4quhu2ntU
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self.com
Constipation, fatigue, and hair loss can all be signs.
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We'd like to inform thyroid patients in New Zealand that the Eltroxin tablets, prescribed to treat hypothyroidism, are changing again (size). Follow the link for more info. How soon you'll get the new tablets will depend on the stock of your pharmacy. https://t.co/tXxMhXQefq
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Hypothyroidism causes high cholesterol so if you have been diagnosed with high cholesterol you should always check your thyroid levels. https://t.co/V7pjQfK4e6
@thyroiduk_org
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Kelp is rich in iodine but due to its high, and often variable iodine content, should not be used as a source of iodine. It can also worsen existing thyroid disorders. This @BDA_Dietitians factsheet explains more https://t.co/8NxwBtDQSp
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Thyroid New Zealand wishes you a Happy and Healthy New Year! 🦋 Ngā mihi o Te Tau Hou ki a koutou katoa!
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The thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system. It may be helpful for people with a thyroid problem to understand which part the thyroid plays in the endocrine system. https://t.co/Xnf2HwP0bv
@thyroiduk_org
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It's International #ThyroidAwarenessWeek! 🦋 One of the themes highlighted by #ITAW this year is "Thyroid and Genetics". Does thyroid disease, autoimmune disease or cancer run in your family? Make sure your doctor knows, so they can do the right tests! https://t.co/zog82SpAp8
health.clevelandclinic.org
Thyroid disease may run in your family, and you may not even know it. Some autoimmune diseases and cancers are linked to an increased risk for thyroid disease. Here’s what you need to know.
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The Thyroid NZ website is LIVE again! With a new look & a new address, so please renew your bookmarks! Which subjects that aren't covered yet on our site would you like to see added? Visit & share: https://t.co/9FOT5NgmYX
#ThyroidAwarenessWeek #ITAW
thyroid.nz
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It's International #ThyroidAwarenessWeek! #ITAW🦋 Thyroid disease is very common, but also often goes undiagnosed. Symptoms can be very unspecific, but there are certain signs that make it important to see a doctor. A good start is doing the neck-check!🪞 https://t.co/EF5tThKAHY
aace.com
Perform a simple neck check self-exam
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Hyperthyroidism is a condition where thyroid makes and releases high levels of thyroid hormone. This condition can make metabolism speed up. Symptoms of hyperthyroidism include a rapid heartbeat, weight loss, increased appetite and anxiety. #Hyperthyroidism #radioactiveiodine
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Thyroid New Zealand wishes you a happy and healthy 2023! 🦋 Ngā mihi o Te Tau Hou!
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From Thyroid NZ to you and your loved ones: Merry Christmas 🌟 Meri Kirihimete ✨ Happy Holidays!
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The challenges of diagnosis and treatment of #thyroid problems in seniors https://t.co/QNU4Ub4EAY
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