References JULY 2015

The Butterfly Inside You: The Tiny, Mighty Thyroid Gland

• American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. "Natural Therapies for Hypothyroidism.." October 11, 2013.
• American Thyroid Association. "ATA Patient Education Web Brochures."  Accessed May 2015.
• Hormone Health Network. "Your Thyroid: What You Need to Know.." Accessed May 2015.
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Nutraceuticals for Healthy Hair, Skin, and Nails

• National Institutes of Health. "Vitamin and Minerals Supplement Fact Sheets." Accessed May 2015.
• Szyszkowska, B., et al. "The Influence of Selected Ingredients of Dietary Supplements on Skin Condition." Postepy Dermatologii i Alergologii 31, no. 3 (June 2014): 174–181.

Brazil Nut Butter

• Anton Health and Nutrition. "Homemade Nut Butter."
• Radiant Life Company. "That’s Nuts! A Complete Guide to Soaking Nuts and Seeds."

Brazil Nuts (Bertholletia excelsa)

• National Institutes of Health. "Selenium: Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet." Accessed May 2015.
• National Institutes of Health. "Selenium: Fact Sheet for Consumers" Accessed May 2015.
• Nutrition and You. "Brazil Nuts Nutrition Facts." Accessed May 2015.

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)

• Restorative Medicine. "Database Search: Lemon Balm and Thyroid Disease."
• University of Maryland Medical Center. "Lemon Balm." Reviewed April 4, 2012.
• The Herb Society of America. "Guide to Lemon Balm."
• University of Maryland Medical Center. "Hyperthyroidism." Reviewed April 4, 2012.

Reflexology for Thyroid Health

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