The Complete Idiot's Guide to Thyroid Disease [Paperback]

Dr. Alan Christianson (Author), Hy Bender (Author)

Book Description

Release date: February 1, 2011 | Series: The Complete Idiot's Guide

Controlling health when metabolism is out-of-control.

The thyroid is the body's energy center, working to set the metabolism. It can be underactive or work too fast. It is susceptible to cancer and other health issues, more often in women than men. And its symptoms are varying and hard to identify. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Thyroid Disease sifts through the vast amount of conflicting advice to help readers learn how to seek appropriate treatment for their individual situation.

• Covers Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism, as well as Goiter, Graves' Disease, Hashimoto's Disease, Thyroid Cancer, and adrenal gland diseases

• Thyroid's role in PMS, infertility, and postpartum depression

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: ALPHA; 1 edition (February 1, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1615640541
• ISBN-13: 978-1615640546
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #32,518 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #12 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Diseases & Physical Ailments > Thyroid Conditions

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Dr. Alan Christianson is the "go-to" expert to whom other physicians refer patients with thyroid disease. He has been featured on TV news stations across the country for his views on medicine, and has been spotlighted by national publications ranging from Woman's World to the Townsend Letter for Doctors & Patients.

Hy Bender is the bestselling author of 15 books and has also written for such national publications as The New York Times, American Film, Advertising Age, Spy, and Mad Magazine. Hy's lived through both thyroid cancer and hypothyroidism, allowing him to write about thyroid topics in a nuanced way that fully takes into account a patient's feelings and needs.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: ALPHA; 1 edition (February 1, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1615640541
• ISBN-13: 978-1615640546
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #32,518 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #12 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Diseases & Physical Ailments > Thyroid Conditions

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent primer for anyone concerned with thyroid disease June 16, 2011

By George H. Hedges

Format:Paperback

Having just recently gone through my own health issues with my thyroid, including a complete thyroidectomy and cancer treatment, I found this book very helpful. The book is written by a doctor and a "lay" person who has had his own thyroid problems, so you get the best of both worlds: a doctor of endocrinology who deals with thyroid disease as part of his practice and knows his stuff and a real person who can make the information readable and understandable. Not that the information is dumbed down, it is just assessable and if you have ever dealt with a doctor who only speaks medical-ease, you'll appreciate the approach that the authors use here. The only reason that the book is getting four stars rather than the full five is that I would have appreciated more information on dealing with life after a full thyroidectomy and the RAI cancer treatment. I felt that the book was geared more toward the patient who needs to take medication to adjust to their condition vs. patients who must undergo a complete thyroidectomy. With that said, this is still a terrific book for anyone dealing with thyroid problems.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific Book - Great Info February 22, 2011

By Barbara Foley

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This book is terrific. I found out so much about my thyroid and why I have been feeling the way I do. This book has a ton of information, obviously told by an authority on the subject with a real way with words. Thank you - thank you - thank you for making this truly easy to understand. I now realize the role of my thyroid in my health and what I need to do to get it back on track.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Reference Book For Every Household! February 21, 2011

By Ron B. Salica

Format:Paperback

This book is easy to read, simple to understand and answered more questions of concern for people I know who
suffer from Thyroid Disease than I originally thought I had. Symptoms are clearly addressed as valuable suggestions to alleviate them, make it
possible to have the symptoms subside or disappear.

I especially noticed that Thyroid Disease is addressed from many different perspectives. I've gained a more thorough
understanding and have greater responsibility around managing my own health and well-being from a complete and total perspective.

The Complete Idiots Guide provides the most comprehensive understanding of a dysfunction which plagues most men
and woman in their mid to later years. This is an asset for my library and a manual that I can reference for years to come.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive and Thorough, Very Enlightening November 18, 2012

By Dennis Waller TOP 1000 REVIEWER

Format:Kindle Edition

This book is so comprehensive and packed with so much information that this a book that you will be referring to time and time again as there just is so much here. In regards with the review on formatting, I had no issues whatsoever with formatting, but then again I can read and know how to use a kindle.

What makes this book work for me is the Glossary. Yes, even I had to stop to look up a few words like theanine and wakeme, which by the way is a seaweed that is an excellent source of iodine.

Another wonderful aspect of the book is in the availability of additional resources. This demonstrates a willingness by the authors that they really do care by offering as much information as they can. The Resource section is just as comprehensive as the rest of the book.

It is obvious that Dr. Alan Christianson and Hy Bender have put an exhaustive amount of time and research into this project. If there was only one book you could have, or should have on Thyroid Disease, this would be the one.

After reading this book, I have a new understanding and awareness. It has been extremely helpful in advancing my education and I am grateful for having bought this book. Thank You Dr. Christianson and Hy Bender!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars best thyroid book May 21, 2012

By Lee Baltzell

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This book was very easy to read and understand. Being a nurse, I still learned a ton of new information. My doctor was also impressed by the book and had to buy one himself. After two weeks I am starting to feel a little better, thanks to this book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book and Very Useful April 25, 2012

By Elvis Ashton

Format:Paperback

Dr. Alan Christianson has answered the most commonly asked questions regarding thyroid disease in a manner that is easily understood. This is a great handbook for patients who have been recently diagnosed. The book explains who is likely to have this disease and what it is like to live with it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything You Wanted to Know About the Thyroid July 31, 2012

By IBM Sweathog

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Excellent book with much needed information if you are dealing with any type of thyroid issues or suspect you might have a concern with the thyroid. It is helping me understand the results from my thyroid blood test and seems to have provided me with more information than my Ear, Nose, and Throat doctor offerred. Easy to understand and provides simple to understand explanations for thyroid problems, diseases and tests. I highly recommend this book....read it BEFORE going to your doctor.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative and demystifying November 15, 2012

By Marsha Jacobson

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Having lived for many years with an under-active thyroid, I have learned more about my condition from this book than I have from any doctor. I believe that we must all advocate for our own health and this book gives a great starting point to do just that. I for one have already initiated more comprehensive blood testing. Thanks to Dr. Alan Christianson and Hy Bender!