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Off-label Use

RX Note

To verify the dosage and off-label use, you may check-up these drug references: Lexicomp - personal preference British National Formulary and BNF for Children Micromedex Medscape Epocrates Yup, technically, you should not look up product leaflet for off-label use (and its dosage). This document is vital for medicolegal purposes.

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The Benefits of Vitamin D for Your Thyroid

The Thyroid Pharmacist

This time of year, I like to focus on immune support for my family. In previous years, I used to start in January, but thanks to preschool and kindergarten, I now focus on immune support in October. Vitamin D may prevent and modulate autoimmunity, while a deficiency in vitamin D is associated with improper immune function. [3]

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How Do Adaptogenic Herbs Benefit Hashimoto’s?

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Many adaptogens are anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and supportive of a healthy immune function, as well as a calm mood. That’s when symptoms occur, our immunity breaks down, our gut can suffer, and our hormones become imbalanced. Would you like to know if adaptogenic herbs might be of benefit to you?

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Black Seed Oil and Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Black seed oil has likely been used as a medicinal herb for 3000 years or more, and its use has been documented in Ayurveda, Unani, Tibb, Siddha, and other systems of medicine. [4] 6] It is also antimicrobial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory, and can modulate the immune system. 5] Thymoquinone is an antioxidant and antihistamine. [6]

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Lasers for Thyroid Tissue Regeneration

The Thyroid Pharmacist

2] In some cases, the person will become hyperthyroid, and the dosage of their medications will need to be reduced. If they are already taking thyroid medications, they may find themselves overmedicated, and may need to work with their doctors to reduce their dosage of thyroid medications.

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Solutions to Increase Low Libido in Those with Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

A few years ago, I had a few clients with documented elevations in prolactin, and I have seen that lowering prolactin levels can help with reducing thyroid antibodies. Studies have, however, documented that bromocriptine, a medication used to lower prolactin levels, can reduce flares in lupus, another autoimmune condition.

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