The Everything Health Guide To Thyroid Disease: Professional Advice on Getting the Right Diagnosis, Managing Your Symptoms, And Feeling Great (Everything: Health and Fitness) (Paperback)

~ (Author), Winnie Yu (Author)

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If you have a thyroid condition, you are not alone. An estimated 13 million Americans suffer from thyroid disease. The Everything Health Guide to Thyroid Disease, cowritten by acclaimed thyroid specialist, Theodore C. Friedman, is the authoritative handbook you need to help you live with this disease. You'll learn about:

How the thyroid functions and dysfunctions

Who is at risk for thyroid disease

Well-known thyroid disorders-hyper, hypo, and Grave's disease

Far-reaching effects (weight loss and gain, anxiety, depression)

Treatments and living with the disease

Complete with a glossary, additional resources, and even a section on thyroid disease in children, The Everything Health Guide to Thyroid Disease is the complete guide for everyday healthy living.

About the Author

Theodore C. Friedman, M.D., Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Medicine at UCLA School of Medicine and Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science. He is the Chief of the Division of Endocrinology, Molecular Medicine and Metabolism. Dr. Friedman is board certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism. He received his undergraduate degree from Stanford University in Chemistry and Biological Sciences and his M.D.-Ph.D. from Mount Sinai School of Medicine, with his Ph.D. from City University of New York in Pharmacology. He completed his internal medicine residency from University of Michigan and his fellowship in Endocrinology at the National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Child, Health and Human Development. He has a private practice in Los Angeles specializing in hard-to-diagnose and treat cases of adrenal, pituitary, and thyroid disorders. He is the father of three children. Dr. Friedman lives in California.

Winnie Yu is a freelance health writer. She has coauthored many books, including of The Everything Health Guide to Fibromyalgia. She has written features for numerous national magazines, including Weight Watchers, Fitness, Healthy Kids, Cooking Light, and Natural Health. She holds a B.A. in magazine journalism and psychology from Syracuse University. She lives in New York.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Adams Media (October 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593377193
• ISBN-13: 978-1593377199
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #61,745 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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50 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "THE" Definitive Book on Thyroid Disease, March 2, 2007

By	Kate Myers (Millville, NJ) - See all my reviews

Thyroid disorders can wreak havoc on the body causing symptoms easily overlooked or dismissed by physicians as simple signs of aging or seasonal affectations. But if you or a loved one are among the many who are suffering from fatigue, weight changes, low energy, heat or cold intolerance, dry skin, memory loss, irritability or other signs of thyroid disease, then this book is for you. When I read the book, I was astonished to learn that thyroid disease strikes over 27 MILLION(!!) people in the United States, yet half of them go undiagnosed...and the majority of these people are women. Yet, left untreated, this book explains how thyroid diseases can do more than rob you of your quality of life; it can severely impact on other body systems in unexpected ways, such as eyesight, heart disease, appetite and metabolism, even sleep patterns, depression, hair and nail health...the list goes on and on.

Meaty topics, including the interplay between autoimmune disorders and thyroid disfunction (such as Grave's disease and Hashimoto's thyroiditis), to surprising triggers putting one at greater risk for thyroid problems, such as family history, smoking and even pregnancy, are also covered in this book.

Written by a world-class, NIH-trained endocrinologist specializing in complicated endocrine disorders, "The Everything Health Guide to Thyroid Disease" is an absolute must-have for anyone struggling with thyroid problems. Chapter by chapter, Dr. Friedman thoroughly explains in plain language everything you need to know about thyroid disease: from the sometimes baffling array of symptoms and their myriad causes, to the diagnostic process and treatment options -- and most importantly, how to manage your thyroid disorder and reclaim your health and quality of life.

This is one of those books I started to thumb through as soon as it arrived and then found that I couldn't put it down. I bought another copy (then a few more) to give to family and friends also suffering with thyroid problems (a couple who are in the medical profession). We all found it easy to understand, yet clearly a comprehensive and invaluable resource to which we have returned, over and over.

Whether you have just begun to suspect thyroid problems, or have gone from doctor to doctor without successful treatment and truly feeling better, this book could be your answer. Dr. Friedman's knowledge and expertise of complicated endocrine disorders has been an absolute lifesaver to me. I highly recommend this book to anyone with a thyroid disorder who is looking to reclaim your health and to feel great again. It CAN happen, and this is THE book to tell you how.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enlightening, Educational, and Comprehensive, February 15, 2007

By	More Energy and Vitality! - See all my reviews

For anyone looking to understand and cope with the health issues related to a thyroid condition, look no further! This book covers it all: from the symptoms, to the diagnosis, to the short-term fixes to the more permanent corrective actions. The authors tell you what to look for and more importantly explain clearly and concisely what you can do to get past the health issues and not just get back on your feet, but how to really flourish!

I think this is a wonderful collaboration and I highly recommend it to anyone who has or even suspects they may problems with their thyroid. I've compared it to other resources on the market, and I think the information and the way it's presented is the best I've seen.

25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, February 2, 2007

By	J. Schutte "jen_schutte" (Nutley, NJ United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have no thyroid any more but still struggle with my medications and questions and this gives me more information than the average book. I also like the book by Mary Shomon which I own.
I am a patient of Dr Friedman (travelling thousands of miles to do so) and he has helped me with my pituitary, adrenal and other hormone issues. What is nice about this book is that it covers the role of thyroid with the other hormones.
You really only feel good when all of them are right. This book is a good basic book for those that are just learning about the thyroid but still has enough for those that are more experienced in thyroid issues.