Affects at least 30 million Americans -- some experts say 59 million!
Is easily -- and frequently -- misdiagnosed as depression
Is at least 7 times more likely to affect women
Can be the actual cause of weight gain/difficulty losing weight, fatigue, depression, hair loss, and high cholesterol in some people
Is most often due to autoimmune disease
In women, can cause infertility, low sex drive, miscarriage, irregular menstrual periods, breastfeeding problems, and difficult menopause
Is NOT typically tested for as part of regular blood work in an annual physical
Is often overlooked, misdiagnosed, or insufficiently/incorrectly treated by physicians
Mary Shomon is the nation's leading thyroid patient advocate, and author of a number of best-selling books on thyroid disease. Mary is also Guide to the About.com Thyroid Site -- part of the New York Times Co.--since 1997. Contact Mary now.
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The Thyroid Hormone Breakthrough: Overcoming Sexual and Hormonal Problems at Every Age
by Mary J. Shomon
This November 2006 release from HarperCollins helps you identify, diagnose and resolve thyroid-related hormonal problems, including early or late puberty, PMS and menstrual problems, low sex drive, infertility, recurrent miscarriage, problem pregnancies, perimenopause and menopausal symptoms, and more. If you suspect that your symptoms are something more -- and that they are connected -- Thyroid Hormone Breakthrough provides a comprehensive guide, filled with practical advice, that will beat hormonal havoc, and return to good health. And, if you're a thyroid patient, Thyroid Hormone Breakthrough offers guidelines on how to resolve and overcome thyroid-related:
Low sex drive
Menstrual problems and PMS
Infertility and recurrent miscarriage
Morning sickness
Post-partum low milk supply and inability to nurse your newborn
Post-partum fatigue, depression and hair loss
Perimenopause and menopausal symptoms
432 pages, Collins/HarperCollins; 1st edition, November 2006
ISBN: 006079865-3
List Price: $14.95
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The Thyroid Diet: Manage Your Metabolism for Lasting Weight Loss
by Mary J. Shomon
A New York Times and Amazon.com Best-seller, a semi-finalist for the prestigious Quills Awards, and an Amazon.com Top Pick for 2004 in multiple categories! The Thyroid Diet is the first book written to help thyroid patients -- and those who don't even know they have a thyroid problem yet -- to effectively lose weight. The book features 400 information-packed pages of help in your weight loss effort, including: Diet Planning Worksheets; Eating Plans; Food Lists; Gourmet Recipes; Information on Safe & Helpful Supplements and Herbs; and more. Read the first chapter online, now, and get more information.
400 pages, HarperResource; 1st edition, August 2004
ISBN: 006052444-8
List Price: $14.95
The second, updated/revised edition of this bestselling book, which went to more than 20 printings after its first edition in 2000, and has been a consistent best-seller, including on Amazon.com. The book is a comprehensive guide for people with an underactive, inactive, autoimmune or surgically-removed thyroid. Both alternative and conventional diagnosis and treatment help. Special chapters on pregnancy, weight loss, depression and thyroid cancer, and a detailed resources appendix. More information, the table of contents, Introduction and reviews online now.
For the millions of people who suffer from Graves’ disease or hyperthyroidism, the process of assessing the symptoms, getting diagnosed and sorting through the myriad of treatments is a daunting task. Living Well With Graves' Disease and Hyperthyroidism presents readers with a comprehensive resource that spans from diagnosis to treatment to life after treatment.
You'll find the history and science behind the disease, along with checklists of risks, signs and factors, combined with honest case studies and testimonials. An indepth review of treatment options, including a complete alternative/holistic/nutritional approach, an integrative (conventional plus alternative) approach, antithyroid drug approach, radioactive iodine treatment, and surgical approach.
Living Well With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia
by Mary J. Shomon
A groundbreaking source of help and hope for the estimated 6 to 12 million Americans, the majority women, who suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and/or Fibromyalgia. Shares the tools you need to create a personalized plan for living well with these illnesses. Looks at the bigger picture, exploring a myriad of theories and treatment options--from conventional therapies such as medication and vitamins, to alternative approaches including yoga and massage.
416 pages, HarperResource; March 2, 2004
ISBN: 0060521252
List Price: $14.95
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Thyroid Power: 10 Steps to Total Health
by Richard Shames, MD and Karilee Halo Shames, RN, PhD
A practical guide that helps thyroid patients address some important issues related to their health. The book is particularly strong on the mind-body aspects of hypothyroidism, and nutritional approaches for optimal general and thyroid health. More information
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Feeling Fat, Fuzzy and Frazzled
by Richard Shames, MD and Karilee Halo Shames, RN, PhD
Help balancing the three aspects of hormones -- thyroid, adrenal and reproductive hormones -- for optimal health.
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What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You About Hypothyroidism
by Kenneth Blanchard, MD, featuring an introduction by Mary Shomon
Talks about Dr. Blanchard's unique approach to treating hypothyroidism.
Solved: The Riddle of Illness
by Stephen Langer, MD and James Scheer
An excellent look at alternative and nutritional approaches to persistent hypothyroidism symptoms such as fatigue and depression is offered by this popular thyroid doctor, and one of the nation's top nutrition writers. More information
UltraMetabolism : The Simple Plan for Automatic Weight Loss
by Mark Hyman, MD
An innovative approach to weight loss that takes into account the impact of the thyroid, stress, and the new field of nutrigenomics. I highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to lose weight, and thyroid patients in particular.
