Thyroid Guards Can Protect All of Us at Our Next Dental Visit

A reader sent this to me and I thought I would pass it on to all of you:
"Dr. Oz had a show on the fastest growing cancer in women, thyroid cancer. It was a very interesting program and he mentioned that the increase could possibly be related to the use of dental x-rays and mammograms. He demonstrated that on the apron the dentist puts on you for your dental x-rays there is a little flap that can be lifted up and wrapped around your neck. Many dentists don't bother to use it. Also, there is something called a "thyroid guard" for use during mammograms. By coincidence, I had my yearly mammogram yesterday. I felt a little silly, but I asked about the guard and sure enough, the technician had one in a drawer.  I asked why it wasn't routinely used. Answer: "I don't know. You have to  ask for it." Well, if I hadn't seen the show, how would I have known to ask?  Someone was nice enough to forward this to me. I hope you pass this on to your friends and family."

Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day:  MEN as well as women can get thyroid and breast cancer, so EVERYONE should ask for a thyroid guard!  Pass this on to all in your social network.  The more educated we are, the healthier we can become!