Hygiene/Environmental Health

Thyroiditis

Thyroiditis is inflammation of the thyroid gland, usually caused by an autoimmune disease. The thyroid gland produces hormones that affect many processes in your body such as metabolism, menstruation and cardiac functions. It is below your Adam’s apple in the front of your neck.  Autoimmune reactions are when your body attacks you instead of things …

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Gas Stoves and Asthma

  Is your gas stove causing health problems? Short answer: Yes, it can. Multiple studies over many years have documented the health complications of indoor gas stove exposure. Gas stoves release dangerous levels of harmful chemicals into your home whether they are turned on or not. But to be fair, all cooking devices release these …

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