Ironically...January is Thyroid Awareness Month so here's a PSA about it featuring model Kim Alexis, who was diagnosed hypothyroid several years ago.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uRK2yrFSyM
Mary Shomon (patient advocate) has a Thyroid Awareness Month Kickoff page on About.com. Check out the link for information on her Check Your Neck, Change Your Life Campaign.
http://thyroid.about.com/b/2009/01/15/thyroid-awareness-month-2009htm.htm
It's estimated that there are 60 million Americans suffering from thyroid disease, a majority of which are undiagnosed. Getting your thyroid checked is simple so ask your doctor about it. It could change your life!
UPDATE:
I just finished reading a copy of the Thyroid Awareness Edition of Power Of Prevention, The Magazine. You can find it here. I have to say it is an excellent source of concise information on thyroid disease and a must read for anyone dealing with the issue or anyone who just wants to better understand the impact that the thyroid gland has on the body.
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