Either natural approaches or pharmaceuticals can offer benefit if used with care. Many important drugs have been based on plants or animals.
Flame retardants known as PBDEs are found in old furniture and some clothing; women with high levels are at risk for thyroid trouble.
People who drink chamomile tea may be less likely to develop thyroid cancer, according to a case-control study in Greece.
Kelp supplements may seem like a natural way to get iodine, but beware! Too much can lead to hyperthyroidism, a hard-to-treat & devastating condition.