Your Thyroid: A Home Reference (Paperback)

by Lawrence C. Wood M.D. (Author), David S. Cooper M.D. (Author), E. Chester Ridgway M.D. (Author)
Key Phrases: thyroid trouble, iodine ciency, thyroid hormone tablets, United States, Hyperthyroidism Caused, Disease Thyroiditis (more...)

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Product Description
Do you feel sluggish or depressed? Do you tire easily? Are you overly sensitive to the cold? Do you feel swollen or overweight?

An overactive or underactive thyroid could be the hidden cause behind many of these common symptoms. Left untreated, a malfunctioning thyroid may lead to serious complications. Once diagnosed, however, it can usually be treated safely, easily, and without anxiety.

Completely revised and updated for the nineties, Your Thyroid: A Home Reference explains what the latest scientific advances can mean to you. It is the essential guide to some of America's most common health problems, and an essential addition to every home medical library.

-- How to identify the various forms of a malfunctioning thyroid, and the

specific treatments available to counteract them

-- How to gauge your susceptibility before symptoms appear--and when to

seek a thyroid checkup

-- The effects of drugs, diet, stress and radiation on the thyroid, and how to

maintain its normal operation

PLUS

-- How to monitor thyroid trouble during pregnancy, and in your children

-- Practical illustrations to help you help yourself and your family


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Do you feel sluggish or depressed? Do you tire easily? Are you overly sensitive to the cold? Do you feel swollen or overweight?

An overactive or underactive thyroid could be the hidden cause behind many of these common symptoms. Left untreated, a malfunctioning thyroid may lead to serious complications. Once diagnosed, however, it can usually be treated safely, easily, and without anxiety.

Completely revised and updated for the nineties, Your Thyroid: A Home Reference explains what the latest scientific advances can mean to you. It is the essential guide to some of America's most common health problems, and an essential addition to every home medical library.

-- How to identify the various forms of a malfunctioning thyroid, and the

specific treatments available to counteract them

-- How to gauge your susceptibility before symptoms appear--and when to

seek a thyroid checkup

-- The effects of drugs, diet, stress and radiation on the thyroid, and how to

maintain its normal operation

PLUS

-- How to monitor thyroid trouble during pregnancy, and in your children

-- Practical illustrations to help you help yourself and your family --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Ballantine Books; 4 Rev Upd edition (December 27, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0345466497
• ISBN-13: 978-0345466495
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #705,316 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best reference on thyroid health and treatment., April 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Your Thyroid (Paperback)

YOUR THYROID is the single most comprehensive and accessible reference on thyroid problems I have seen. It includes summaries of recent studies that other books lack, it treats the cluster of thyroid problems in a unified way, and raises issues of treatment with the same level of integration. Of particular help to women seeking in-depth information on thyroid issues.

34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best thyroid book I've found so far!, March 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Your Thyroid (Paperback)

Not only did this book help me understand my thyroid and what it does, it helped my primary care giver diagnos my disorder. The book lists all the tests that should be done and what the normal levels should be and it has a great resource listing. It also tells how to trace thyroid problems in families. I finally have a handy resource book at home when I need it!

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book to own, July 5, 2009

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With all the irresponsible books out there on thyroid disease, it's sometimes difficult to discern which are the reputable ones and which are not. But be assured, this book is definitely reputable.

In fact, I use it to refute all the nonsense thyroid misinformation put out there by the charlatans and pseudo-experts. It's also great to use against the all-knowing, self-appointed thyroid advocates - especially what's-her-name and what's-her-name (my two favorite restless Munchauseners).

The information contained in this book is invaluable. Conveyed in a style that's fit for laypersons trying to understand thyroid disease, it's an easy read. Plus the quirky illustrations add a bit of levity.

I say just get this book, read it, keep it out to refer back to, and use it to handily put them all into their rightful places.