Synopses & Reviews
The classic reference guide for living with thyroid disorder--now completely revised and updated The New York Times called this book "an excellent source of information." The Thyroid Sourcebook features patient narratives; information on the complications of hypo- and hyperthyroidism, such as depression, weight gain, thyroid, eye disease, and sleep disorders; the latest on complimentary medicine; and much more.
Review
"Absolutely the most informative book for the patient that I've had the pleasure of reading and recommending." Nancy Hord-Patterson, Ph.D., National Graves' Disease Foundation
Review
"Very user-friendly! We highly recommend this book to our membership!" Kelly Hale, American Foundation of Thyroid Patients
Synopsis
Answers an overwhelming need for accurate, easily understood, compassionate information about the many conditions that can affect the thyroid and, ultimately, overall health. Covering diseases and disorders from hyperthyroidism to cancer--which, all told, affect millions of lives--this updated edition is a must-have for everyone interested in maintaining good health.
Description
Includes bibibliographical references (p. 275-282) and index.
About the Author
M. Sara Rosenthal is a bestselling health writer whose books include The Gastrointestinal Sourcebook and The Gynecological Sourcebook.
Table of Contents
Introduction
1.Meet Your Thyroid Gland
2. Hypothyroidism: Slowing Down
3. Hyperthyroidism: Speeding Up
4. Thyroiditis
5. Please Explain Thyroid Nodules
6. When they Tell You its Cancer
7. Thyroid Disease Complications
8. Thyroid and New Life
9. Hot Stuff: A Starters Guide to Radioactive Iodine
10. Helping the Medicine Go Down: Thyroid Hormone Replacement
11. What to Eat
12. The Role of Complimentary and Alternative Medicine