Article: If you have hyperthyroidism, your body is producing too much of the thyroid hormone. Iodine can irritate your thyroid and cause health issues, so it is not recommended for individuals with hyperthyroidism. You can take several mineral supplements once a day to help manage your hyperthyroidism, including:  Selenium, 200-400 mcg/day Zinc, 20-40 mg/day Copper, 4-5 mg/day Calcium: This mineral can help prevent brittle, weak bones or osteoporosis, which are common complications of Graves disease. Graves disease is the most common form of hyperthyroidism. Start with a good, whole-food vitamin, which is derived from food rather than synthesized in a lab, and produced with very little processing. To be sure you are getting high-quality vitamins, look for products that have been verified by a third party, like USP, NSF, or ConsumerLab. Purchase your supplements from a reputable health food store. Helpful vitamin supplements include:  2-3 grams of omega-3 fish oils every day. If you have Graves disease, you should aim for 3-4 grams of fish oil a day. B-vitamins to increase your energy levels. Take two to three times the recommended daily amount of B-vitamins, or take the dose recommended by your doctor. Anti-oxidant vitamins, such as vitamin C (2000 mg/day), vitamin E (400-800 IU/day), l-carnitine (2-4 g/day), and CoQ10 (50-100 mg/day). I-carnitine has been shown to reduce thyroid hormone production in your body. CoQ10 has been shown to be low in individuals with hyperthyroidism. Only take botanical supplements once you have consulted a qualified naturopathic physician. Several botanical supplements have been shown to block the production of thyroid hormones in your body, including:  Lycopus spp (Bugleweed)  Lithospermum officinale  Melissa officinalis (Lemon balm)  Iris versicolor  Emblica officinalis (Indian gooseberry)
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Avoid iodine in your diet if you have hypothyroidism. Take mineral supplements as directed by your doctor. Take vitamin supplements. Add botanical supplements to your diet.
Article: If you have scars on your arms or legs, wearing clothing to cover up the scars will prevent other people from seeing them. This is not usually a good solution for summer weather. Tights can cover legs at almost any time of the year and can be paired with dresses, skirts or even shorts. Get lighter-weight tights for warmer times of the year and heavier-weight tights for cooler times of the year. If your scars are on your wrists, wear accessories that cover them up. Bracelets are useful, as are wristwatches. Sweatbands can be useful while you’re working out. If you want to go swimming, you don’t need to wear a swimsuit that bares a lot of skin. Choose a one-piece bathing suit, or wear swim shorts over your bathing suit. You can also wear a t-shirt or a surf shirt with swim shorts.
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Cover scars with long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Wear tights. Wear wrist accessories. Wear modest swim coverings.
Article: A serrated knife works well here, although you can skip the cutting altogether if you decide to buy chocolate chips or coins. Set aside approximately 1/3 of the chopped chocolate for later use. It will not be used in the initial double-boiling. You want steam to be coming from the pot, but boiling water can cause the chocolate to scorch or melt too quickly. Make sure the bowl with the chocolate rests on top of the pan, keeping any moisture or water away from the chocolate. Water that is introduced to chocolate can cause it to seize. Do not melt beyond this point or the chocolate will scorch. Heat until the mixture becomes smooth again. Take the chocolate off the heat and spread 2/3 of it over a cool surface. Next:  With a spatula, work the melted chocolate by scraping and stirring it across the cool surface. This process will smooth and cool the chocolate. Continue tabling until a temperature of 80°–82°F is reached. Return the cooled mixture to the reserved mixture and put the whole mixture on top of the light heat again. Take chocolate off the double boiler. Use the chocolate in molds, biscuits, cookies, dipping, etc. Is the chocolate sticky to the touch even after a little while? Sticky chocolate has not been properly tempered. The chocolate should set and be firm after 2 to 3 minutes.
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Gather and chop your chocolate into even pieces. Heat up a pot of water, but do not bring it to boil. Place the chocolate pieces in a completely dry, stainless steel bowl, and then onto the steaming pan. Melt the chocolate, stirring, until it is just at 110°F. Introduce the remaining 1/3 solid chocolate into melted chocolate and continue stirring. Begin "tabling" the chocolate on a smooth, cool surface such as marble. Stirring constantly, wait until the chocolate gets to a temperature of 87°–91°F.