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Jenny Lelwica Buttaccio
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Medical Editor, Consumer Drug Information, RVO Health
Chicago, Indiana
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Biography
Jenny Lelwica Buttaccio, OTR/L, is a health journalist, editor, and licensed occupational therapist, specializing in medical, health, and chronic illness topics. She has contributed to such publications as HuffPost, Men's Health, Real Simple, Prevention, Healthgrades, and Healthline. Her areas of expertise include Lyme disease and other health conditions, chronic illness management, general health and wellness, fitness, and nutrition.
Fitness, Health Conditions , Lyme Disease , Chronic Illness Management , General Health And Wellness , Nutrition, Health Conditions , Lyme Disease , Chronic Illness Management , General Health And Wellness , Nutrition, Health Conditions , Lyme Disease , Chronic Illness Management , General Health And Wellness , Nutrition
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By Jenny Lelwica Buttaccio| Verywell Health Verified Thyroid peroxidase (TPO) is an enzyme made by your thyroid, the butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of your neck. The thyroid gland uses TPO along with iodine to generate the thyroid hormones triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). Together, these hormones regulate body temperature, heart rate, and metabolism. They also promote growth, development, and maturation of the brain and nervous system. Antibodies serve a purpose in your body; they defend against bacteria, viruses, and toxins.
By Jenny Lelwica Buttaccio| lymedisease.org@ By Jenny Lelwica ButtaccioOctober 24, 2013, was probably an average Thursday in most people’s lives. For me, however, it was a life-changing day; it was the day I finally had some answers. After numerous doctors and 10 years of declining health — 18 months of which I spent bedridden — I listened sharply on the phone as my nurse practitioner informed me, “You have Lyme disease. You’ve probably had it most of your life.”I was both scared and relieved to hear the news.
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RVO Health
RVO Health, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is the largest consumer health and wellness platform in the U.S., attracting nearly 100 million unique visitors each month. Founded in 2022 as a joint venture between Red Ventures and Optum, the company focuses on simplifying healthcare navigation and enhancing accessibility for users. RVO Health offers a range of services, including expert-reviewed health information through brands like Healthline and Medical News Today. It provides tools for finding healthcare providers via Healthgrades, along with cost-saving programs for medications. The company also supports health management through platforms like Bezzy and Platejoy, and partners with healthcare organizations to improve digital patient experiences. RVO Health is dedicated to empowering individuals to make informed health decisions and aims to make healthcare more navigable, affordable, and trustworthy.