Question 1

what is the mineral that helps to prevent goiter?

Accepted Answer

Goiter: You are thinking of iodine.  However, Iodine will not prevent goiter in Kennebunk, nor in any other part of the US, nor in most of the world.  That is because our diets are loaded with iodine.  In some 3rd world countries, people develop goiter from iodine deficiency.  Get your goiter checked out.

Question 2

are there any good ways to prevent goiter or hypothyroidism if i have an iodine allergy?

Accepted Answer

Iodide in salt: People with "iodine allergies" are actually allergic to iodine attached to large molecules, such as those used as contrast in imaging tests.  They are not allergic to sodium iodide as found in most table salt, or most commercially prepared foods.  It is extremely difficult to avoid iodine in foods.

Question 3

how can a goiter be prevented?

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Usually it can't: Iodine deficiency goiter is really the only preventable cause of thyroid enlargement.  This is extremely uncommon in western societies.  If you are developing a goiter, some doctors may suggest thyroid hormone supplementation to "suppress" the goiter, but this generally isn't terribly effective.

Question 4

can thyroid goiter be prevented?

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Some are caused: By iodine deficiency, which is a reason for iodinized table salt...Those lacking seafood in the midwest and near west used to be so afflicted.  Taking exogenous thyroid hormone (thyrolar, synthroid) may turn off TSH stimulation and reduce/diminish growth, but that is treatment rather than prevention.

Question 5

how to prevent ageing?

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Getting old: You can not prevent this. You can however keep yourself health during this process.

Question 6

what causes of acidity and how to prevent?

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Stomach acid?: Produced naturally in the stomach and  caffeine, alcohol and smoking can increase the reflux of the stomach acid into the esophagus causing symptoms.

Question 7

how to prevent the dry skins at wintertime?

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Winter dry skin: If your doc says ok and you are not on a blood thinner you can add more oil to your diet, i.e., olive oil, fish oil, avacado, etc.  Topically you can use shea butter.  Peace and good health.

Question 8

what are the ways to prevent e. coil from spreading?

Accepted Answer

Wash your hands: Handwashing after using the bathroom and before handling food is the major way to prevent not only e coli and food borne illness in general. Next, thoroughly cooking meats kills most bacteria. Washing food preparation areas with bactericidal soap or mild bleach is also important. You should clean sponges in your dishwasher and dish towels in the clothes washing machine, regularly, using hot water.

Question 9

how to prevent gout?

Accepted Answer

Gout: Gout is an inherited disease. You either have it or you don't. Preventing the symptoms of gout can be done with dietary restrictions and the use of drugs.

Question 10

how to prevent boils?

Accepted Answer

Take: Take bleach bath-1/2 cup in full tub of water-soak for 10 minutes-do 2to3 times a week. Take vitamin d3 1000iu daily. Wash daily with hibiclens soap. If this does not help see infectious disease doctor.

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